DOC 5th District Fort Des Moines Building 65/66 Parking Lot Replacement
| Location: | Iowa |
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| Posted: | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Due: | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of Iowa |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | RFP952800-01 |
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Bid Information
Bid Number
RFP952800-01
Solicitation
DOC 5th District Fort Des Moines Building 65/66 Parking Lot Replacement
Solicitation Type
Request for Proposals
County
Description
Description
The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design services for the replacement of the parking lot and entrance ramp for the Department of Corrections 5th District Fort Des Moines Correctional Building 65/66.
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
Construction Procurement
Contact Title
Katelyn Howells
Contact Email
Contact Phone Number
(515) 721-7856
Contact Phone Extension
Contact Other Number
Contact Fax Number
Valid Dates
From
2/27/2026 4:00:00 PM
Until
4/3/2026 3:00:00 PM
Documents/Attachments
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RFP COVER SHEET
Administrative Information
STATE OF IOWA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES
RFP Number RFP952800-01
Title of RFP
DOC 5th District Fort Des Moines Building 65/66
Parking Lot Replacement
Agency
Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS)
Project
Description
The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional
design services for the replacement of the parking lot and entrance ramp for the
Department of Corrections 5th District Fort Des Moines Correctional Building 65/66.
State Issuing Officer:
Katelyn Howells
Issuing Officer
Iowa Department of Administrative Services
Hoover State Office Building, Level 3
1305 East Walnut, Des Moines, IA 50319-0105 Phone: 515-721-7856
Email: construction.procurement@iowa.gov
PROCUREMENT TIMETABLE—Event or Action
Date/Time (Central Time)
State Posts Notice of RFP on TSB website
2/25/2026
State Issues RFP
2/27/2026
Pre-Proposal Conference Location and Address:
Is Pre-Proposal Conference mandatory? No
If a map is needed, contact the Issuing Officer.
Thursday 3/5/2026 @ 9:00
am at 68 Thayer Street, Des
Moines, Iowa 50315
Microsoft Teams
meeting Join:
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Meeting ID: 248 203 303
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Passcode: A9C4vv72
Dial in by phone
+1 412-912-
1530,,454457712# United
States, Pittsburgh
Find a local number
Phone conference ID:
454 457 712#
Questions, requests for clarification, and suggested changes from
Respondents due to Construction Procurement
3/13/2016 @ 3:00 pm
Proposals Due
4/3/2026 @ 3:00 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 April 7th, 2026
Week of April 14th, 2026
Design professional to propose
in RFP schedule
Design professional to propose
in RFP schedule
Design professional to propose
in RFP schedule
July 10th, 2026
July 2026 to August 2026
August 2026
August 2026 to October 2026
November 2026 to December
2026
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 the replacement
of the parking lot and entrance ramp for the Department of Corrections 5th District Fort Des
Moines Correctional Building 65/66.
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 Provide complete construction drawings and specifications for the demolition and
removal of the existing parking lot, demolition and removal of the existing entrance
ramp, new hot mixed asphalt parking lot, and cast-in-place concrete entrance ramp.
The documents shall clearly define limits of demolition, required rough grading for the
new aggregate base, and the design intent for pavement striping, accessible parking
layouts, and associated handicap signage.
1.3.5.1.1 Refer to Exhibit A for a visual of the parking lot replacement extent.
1.3.5.2 Provide collaboration and include in design documents an alternative entrance plan
during construction due to the replacement of the entrance ramp.
1.3.5.3 Collaborate with and provide support for the geotechnical investigation, including
coordination with the geotechnical consultant and integration of recommendations
from the geotechnical report into the project design and construction documents.
1.3.6 No existing drawings are available.
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 (if applicable) 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 Construction cost opinions provided by the Design Professional team during Design (100%
design development documents, 50% construction documents, and 95% construction
documents) with a Final Estimate for construction included with bid documents, per Iowa
Code.
1.3.21 Construction drawings, specifications (the Construction Manager will produce Divisions
00 and 01), and addenda.
1.3.22 Provide bid alternates as determined during the course of design and bid package
development.
1.3.23 Assist Owner and Construction Manager in obtaining bids from qualified contractors.
1.3.24 Construction administration, including creation of the submittal and closeout items log,
review of and responses to submittals and closeout documentation, RFIs, proposal
requests, change orders, pay applications, periodic site visits, attendance at project
meetings as required, participation / development of contractor punch list, closeout
documentation review and approval, certificates of substantial completion, and
certificates of final completion, as well as development of Architectural Supplemental
Instructions for design revisions, and punch lists within the construction management
software program.
1.3.25 Participation with project team during construction progress meetings as required.
Designer shall participate in bi-weekly conference calls during the construction period.
1.3.26 Field Observation reports, with photos, submitted for each site inspection within five (5)
days of the site visit.
1.3.27 Acknowledgement that all documents are copyright to the State of Iowa and shall be
turned over to the State of Iowa in their native computer format. Any ASIs/RFIs/PRs and
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