Project Information

Bid Title

DOC-Division Criminal Investigation Ankeny Room A155, A156 and A157 Renovation

Issuing Agency

State Government of Iowa

Location

Iowa

Published Date

Feb 19, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 20, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP953200-01

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Project Description

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

purchasing.mailbox@iowa.gov

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

RFP953200-01 - DOC-DCI Iowa Lab Expansion

2/17/2026 1:48:02 PM

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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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Phone conference ID: 159

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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.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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