Description
The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design services for road repairs and tunnel infill at the Iowa Correctional Institute for Women (ICIW) main campus. The project includes repair/replacement of damaged road and sidewalk over an abandoned tunnel in at least three locations, and best practices to infill the tunnel to prevent future cave-ins or security risks. The selected firm will provide design services, including attending a design kick-off meeting, using the State of Iowa's construction management software, and providing minor drawing work to assist the Construction Manager. The firm will also participate in bi-weekly conference calls during the construction period and provide field observation reports. The contract will be a modified ConsensusDoc 803, and the firm will be required to provide professional liability insurance in the amount of $2 million.
• The project requires a firm with experience in providing design services for similar projects.
• The firm must have sufficient qualified staff to deliver the services needed.
• The firm must have the resources and capabilities to complete the required work in an efficient and timely manner.
• The firm must provide a detailed proposal, including a letter of transmittal, executive summary, response to all requirements, company information, and estimated anticipated hours by position.
• The firm must provide a stipulated fee and hourly rates in a separate file.