What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking professional design services for improvements to the Iowa Veterans Home Sheeler entrance, driveway, and courtyard.
Scope of work
- Renovate entrance overhang to facilitate service branch insignia and modernize appearance
- Redesign driveway with walking path, flag poles, and courtyard sitting and gathering space
- Paint aluminum window frames and louvered shade canopies black
- Field examination, survey work, and verification of existing CAD/PDF drawings
- Schematic design, design development, 50%, 95%, and 100% construction documents
- Construction cost opinions and final estimate for construction
- Bidding assistance, addenda preparation, and bid evaluation
- Construction administration, bi-weekly conference calls, site observations, and closeout review
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Exhibit 3 - Firm's Qualifications | 30 Points |
| Exhibit 4 - Staff Experience | 15 Points |
| Exhibit 5 - Applicable State Project Experience | 10 Points |
| Exhibit 6 - Approach and Proposed Methods | 35 Points |
| Exhibit 7 - Project Execution | 10 Points |
| Interviews (optional) | TBA |
Minimum qualifications
- Registered with the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State (except sole proprietorships and general partnerships)
- Plans, specifications, and cost estimates prepared by an Iowa-licensed engineer, landscape architect, or registered architect
- Sufficient and qualified staff, resources, and capabilities to complete work timely
- Financial stability documentation upon request
- Responding firms/consultants cannot receive an award from the resulting construction bid
Documents to include with your response
- Exhibit 1 - Transmittal Letter
- Exhibit 2 - Executive Summary
- Exhibit 3 - Firm Qualifications
- Exhibit 4 - Staff Experience
- Exhibit 5 - Applicable State Project Experience
- Exhibit 6 - Approach and Proposed Methods
- Exhibit 7 - Project Execution (including Designer Scope Checklist)
- Cost Proposal (lump sum base scope, breakdown, hourly rates, reimbursables, unit price per inspection visit)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Iowa IMPACS Procurement System
- Instructions
- Submit two separate files labeled 'Firm Name - Technical Proposal' and 'Firm Name - Cost Proposal', maximum 10 MB, limited to 30 single pages excluding dividers, cover page, and resumes. Email and faxed proposals are not accepted.