DOC-Division Criminal Investigation Ankeny Room A155, A156 and A157 Renovation
| Location: | Iowa |
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| Posted: | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of Iowa |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | RFP953200-01 |
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Bid Information
Bid Number
RFP953200-01
Solicitation
DOC-Division Criminal Investigation Ankeny Room A155, A156 and A157 Renovation
Solicitation Type
Request for Proposals
County
Description
Description
The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design services for the renovation of existing rooms to expand the lab at Iowa Labs.
Agency Information
Number
005
Name
Administrative Services, Dept
Address 1
1305 E Walnut ST
Address 2
City/State/Zip
Des Moines, IA 50319
Contact Information
Contact Name
Central Procurement
Contact Title
Central Procurement
Contact Email
Contact Phone Number
(515) 281-7073
Contact Phone Extension
Contact Other Number
Contact Fax Number
Valid Dates
From
2/19/2026 3:00:00 PM
Until
3/20/2026 2:00:00 PM
Documents/Attachments
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RFP COVER SHEET
Administrative Information
STATE OF IOWA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES
RFP Number RFP953200-01
Title of RFP
DOC-DCI ANK Room A155, A156 and A157
Renovation
Agency
Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS)
Project
The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional
Description design services for the renovation of existing rooms to expand the lab at Iowa Labs.
State Issuing Officer:
Michael Bradbury
Issuing Officer
Iowa Department of Administrative Services
Hoover State Office Building, Level 3
1305 East Walnut, Des Moines, IA 50319-0105 Phone: 515-823-9327
Email: construction.procurement@iowa.gov
PROCUREMENT TIMETABLE—Event or Action
Date/Time (Central Time)
State Posts Notice of RFP on TSB website
2/17/2026
State Issues RFP
2/19/2026
Pre-Proposal Conference Location and Address:
Is Pre-Proposal Conference mandatory? Yes or No
If a map is needed, contact the Issuing Officer.
2/25/2026 at 1:00 PM
LOCATION: DCI Lab 2240 S.
Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
50023
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Questions, requests for clarification, and suggested changes from
Respondents due to Construction Procurement
3/4/2026 at 2:00 pm
Proposals Due
3/20/2026 at 2:00 pm
Relevant Websites
Website where Addenda to this RFP will be posted http://bidopportunities.iowa.gov
Website where contract terms and conditions are posted
https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/procurement/pdf/ConsensusDoc803.pdf
Number of Copies of Proposals Required to be Submitted: 1 Digital
Firm Proposal Terms
The minimum number of days following the deadline for submitting Proposals that the firm guarantees
all proposal terms, including price, will remain firm is 120 Days.
1.1 INTRODUCTION
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking proposals from qualified and
available Design companies for services, per RFP cover page, and as outlined in the following
(Sections 1.2 - 1.3). The successful proposal must:
● For the staff that will be assigned, identify and describe qualifications, experience, and
expertise in providing services for similar, or relevant, projects.
● For the staff that will be assigned, provide a list of past similar or relevant projects completed
in the last 5 years, and include brief descriptions of what the projects entailed and a contact
name and phone number (reference). In addition provide estimated project cost, final project
cost at acceptance, and whether it was completed on time.
● Describe the composition of your team. Identify staff to be assigned. Provide resumes of key
individual(s) including education, relevant experience, and certifications/licensing.
NOTE: Any responding company and/or consultant that is part of the project design services
cannot receive an award from the resulting request for bid of construction services.
● Describe the cost estimating, status reporting, and cost reporting procedures you utilize.
● Describe computer program/software capabilities and expertise you utilize. Please describe
your experience.
● Provide a copy of your organizational chart.
● Describe your experience, if any, on designing similar or relevant projects for the State of
Iowa.
● Provide the hourly rates, and anticipated hours by position, for all persons (including sub-
consultants) that will be assigned to the project. Also provide an estimated fee total.
● Identify desired reimbursable charges (the State has limitations, per State of Iowa Accounting
Policies and Procedures 210.245), and all other charges.
1.2 SCHEDULE
DAS is seeking a firm that can commence work upon execution of a contract. Time is of the
essence.
Execution of Designer’s Contract
Tentative Design Kick-Off Meeting
100% Design Development Documents and Cost Opinion By
50% Construction Documents and Cost Opinion By
95% Construction Documents and Cost Opinion By
100% Construction Documents and Cost Opinion By
Contractor Bidding
Execution of Contractor’s Contract(s)
Submittals, Procurement and Construction
Close out
Week of March 30th, 2026
Week of April 7th, 2026
Design professional to propose
in RFP schedule
Design professional to propose
in RFP schedule
Design professional to propose
in RFP schedule
May 31st, 2026
June, 2026
July, 2026
July, 2026 to December, 2026
December, 2026 to January,
2027
1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Construction Manager (McGough Construction) has been engaged for this Project to serve as
advisor to DAS and to provide assistance in administrating the Contract for Design between DAS
and the Designer according to separate contract between DAS and Construction Manager. DAS is
currently seeking design services from qualified firms for a project consisting of interior
renovation of the DCI Labs building located at 2240 S. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023, for the
expansion of the existing instrument lab.
Design services shall include:
1.3.1 The contract for this work will be a modified ConsensusDoc 803. See link on cover page
for a sample contract.
1.3.2 All design disciplines necessary to complete the scope of work.
1.3.3 Attend design kick-off meeting onsite to discuss desired outcome of the project with the
Owner, Construction Manager, and Owner’s maintenance staff.
1.3.4 Use of the State of Iowa‘s construction management software program for uploading all
documents, submitting and approving pay apps, and construction administration. The
cost for the use of the software is paid by the Owner.
1.3.5 The following design services will be needed:
1.3.5.1 Creation of construction drawings and specifications indicating the interior
renovations for the building. The requested upgrades consist of, but are not limited
to:
1.3.5.1.1 Modifications of existing Mail Room A157 to expand the existing
Instrument Lab into Room A157. The design shall address room
layouts, door locations, door access control, access clearances around
equipment, and finishes appropriate for laboratory use and match
existing lab finishes. See Exhibit B for conceptual plans of the intended
modifications.
1.3.5.1.2 Specific design requests include: new door and frame to modify swing
at A157, card access control at door A157, hollow metal frame at the
new opening between A155 and A157, Installation of new linear lights
similar to existing lights in Instrument Lab A155, and the use of gas
pipe chases similar to what is installed in A155 to transport helium,
hydrogen, and compressed air to the new lab benches.
1.3.5.1.3 The drawings provided in Exhibit B are conceptual in nature and are
intended to only establish general scope and intent.
1.3.5.1.4 Design services shall include full coordination of MEP systems to
support laboratory operations. This includes gas distribution of
helium, hydrogen and compressed air from the Gas Storage Room to
the new lab benches, and electrical power to support lab equipment
and instrumentation. Design to evaluate modifying nitrogen manifold
in Gas Storage A156 to helium manifold to supply helium to A157
benches. Lighting shall be designed to meet laboratory standards. Fire
alarm devices shall be modified as required due to space
reconfiguration.
1.3.5.1.5 The design shall include the design of supplemental cooling with the
addition of split system cooling for Room A157, and Room A155. This
includes evaluating the existing HVAC systems, existing heat loads, and
anticipated heat loads to determine cooling requirements for each of
the spaces. Anticipate roof mounted condensing units.
1.3.5.1.6 This project is located within an active laboratory facility. The design
team shall verify existing conditions and utilities and develop
solutions that support constructability, sequencing, and minimal
disruption to ongoing operations.
1.3.6 Existing PDF drawings will be provided to the successful design firm. Accuracy of drawings
shall be verified by the design firm.
1.3.7 Field examination of the existing buildings.
1.3.8 Design for scope of work. Provide material recommendations based on experience,
quality, and price. Recommendations for replacements and upgrades shall include non-
proprietary equipment and systems.
1.3.9 Provide minor drawing work to assist the Construction Manager in the development of
hazardous materials bid package. This shall include providing PDF backgrounds for
identification, by others, of hazardous materials removal. Include only if hazmats are
expected to be present
1.3.10 Designer shall include any and all survey work required for completion of project.
1.3.11 Coordinate with State agencies to confirm utilities that may be abandoned as well as shut
down requirements where required.
1.3.12 Provide detailed input of design schedule to Construction Manager for overall
incorporation into master schedule.
1.3.13 Designer shall assist Construction Manager in the evaluation of long lead times.
1.3.14 Quality control during Design, Preconstruction and Construction.
1.3.15 Compliance with all Federal, State, and applicable AHJ codes.
1.3.16 Completion of State building and energy code documents, as required.
1.3.17 Design review will be conducted at 100% design development documents, 50%
construction documents, and 95% construction documents. Dates for design review
meetings to be coordinated with the design and project team and set no later than the
design kickoff meeting. Review will be conducted with DAS Owner Representative,
Construction Manager, and Facility Representative, at a minimum. Drawings,
specifications and cost opinions shall be provided at least five days prior to each review
meeting. An additional review meeting may be required at the end if there are
discrepancies in cost opinions or constructability review questions.
1.3.18 Review with the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing’s Building Code
Bureau for approval of plans or exemption from review. All fees associated with the
Bureau are the responsibility of the designer.
1.3.19 Develop and distribute agendas and meeting minutes for all meetings during the design
phase.
1.3.20 Designer shall provide any information necessary to obtain utility rebates where
applicable.
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