DPS District 1 Intel Remodel

Location:	Iowa
Posted:	Mar 11, 2026
Due:	Apr 1, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Iowa
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	70 - General Purpose Information Technology Equipment (including software).
Solicitation No:	RFP951500-01
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RFP COVER SHEET

Administrative Information

STATE OF IOWA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES

RFP Number RFP951500-01 Title of RFP DPS District 1 Intel Remodel

Agency

Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS)

Project

Description

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional

design services for adding an interior wall to make office space/work area. Space will

need to be heated and cooled by new RTU. Work is in the Des Moines metro area.

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

3/9/2026

State Issues RFP

3/11/2026

Pre-Proposal Conference Location and Address:

Is Pre-Proposal Conference mandatory? No

Virtual Option Link (provided by CM)

RFP951500-01 Pre-Proposal Meeting (Virtual Option)

Tuesday, March 24 · 2:00 – 3:00pm

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hps-isjx-pzf

Or dial: (US) +1 218-296-8603 PIN: 994 103 685#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/hps-isjx-

pzf?pin=9150874752756

If a map is needed, contact the Issuing Officer.

3/24/2026 at 2:00 PM CST

At 1333 Ohio St, Des

Moines, IA 50313

Questions, requests for clarification, and suggested changes from

Respondents due to Construction Procurement

3/27/2026 at 3:00 PM CST

Proposals Due

4/1/2026 at 2:00 PM CST

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

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 6th

Week of April 13th

To Be Coordinated

May 15, 2026

May 20, 2026

June 3, 2026

June to September, 2026

September to October, 2026

1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DAS is currently seeking design services from qualified firms for a project consisting of adding an

interior wall to make office space/work area. Space will need to be heated and cooled by new

RTU.

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 Complete design including all disciplines for renovation of garage to complete additional

office space. Existing office location at 1333 Ohio St, Des Moines Iowa. Project scope is

anticipated to include:

1.3.5.1 Minor demolishing as needed to accommodate new wall.

1.3.5.2 New electrical, mechanical, review of sprinkler to accommodate new space.

1.3.5.3 New wall will be from floor to roof deck. It is not anticipated that a ceiling will be

installed in new space.

1.3.5.4 Anticipate new doors and frames

1.3.5.5 Painting of new walls and door/frames.

1.3.5.6 Floor coverings

1.3.5.7 HVAC modification to accommodate new construction

1.3.6 Existing CAD/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 Coordinate with State agencies to confirm utilities that may be abandoned as well as shut

down requirements where required.

1.3.10 Provide detailed input of design schedule to Construction Manager for overall

incorporation into master schedule.

1.3.11 Designer shall assist Construction Manager in the evaluation of long lead times.

1.3.12 Quality control during Design, Preconstruction and Construction.

1.3.13 Compliance with all Federal, State, and applicable AHJ codes.

1.3.14 Completion of State building and energy code documents, as required.

1.3.15 Design review will be conducted at 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 one day prior to each review meeting.

1.3.16 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.

1.3.17 Develop and distribute agendas and meeting minutes for all meetings during the design

phase.

1.3.18 Designer shall provide any information necessary to obtain utility rebates where

applicable.

1.3.19 Construction cost opinions provided by the Design Professional team during Design (at

50% construction documents, and 95% construction documents) with a Final Estimate for

construction included with bid documents, per Iowa Code.

1.3.20 Construction drawings, specifications (DAS will produce Divisions 00 and 01), and

addenda.

1.3.21 Provide bid alternates as determined during the course of design and bid package

development.

1.3.22 Assist Owner and Construction Manager in obtaining bids from qualified contractors.

1.3.23 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.

1.3.24 Participation with project team during construction progress meetings as required.

Designer shall participate in bi-weekly conference calls during the construction period.

1.3.25 Field Observation reports, with photos, submitted for each site inspection within five (5)

days of the site visit.

1.3.26 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

addendums will be expected to be incorporated before final posting. Both the native

computer format and PDF versions shall be uploaded to the construction management

software program at the end of the project.

1.3.27 The Department requests lump sum pricing from the respondents to this RFP, with the

lump sum base scope price being inclusive of all reimbursables, such as printing, mileage

and travel expenses. The Department requests the fee proposal from the respondents to

this RFP be broken down as follows. These breakdown prices will be used as the schedule

of values for billing purposes.

1.3.27.1 Construction Documents

1.3.27.2 Bidding or Negotiation Assistance

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.