Description
The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) seeks a qualified design firm to provide full professional design services for a new pre‑action clean‑agent fire‑suppression system in the ATOD server room (≈1,000 sq ft) located in Ankeny, IA. The scope includes site examination, detailed design drawings, material recommendations, coordination with state agencies, cost estimating, construction‑document preparation, and construction‑administration support through the bidding and construction phases. The contract will be a modified ConsensusDoc 803 and will be awarded to the firm that demonstrates the best combination of qualifications, experience, and value.
• Design of a pre‑action clean‑agent fire‑suppression system (maintaining existing water‑sprinkler system)
• Field surveys, verification of existing drawings, and on‑site coordination
• Development of 50 % and 95 % construction documents with cost opinions
• Preparation of bid packages, assistance with contractor selection, and construction administration
• Compliance with Iowa state building and energy codes, and all applicable federal codes
• Project timeline roughly October 2026 – June 2027 (≈8 months)
• Mandatory pre‑proposal conference on 09/30/2026 (virtual option available)
• Questions due 10/02/2026; proposals due 10/14/2026