Site work and new construction of a fire / police facility in Ames, Iowa. Design plans call for the construction of a fire / police facility; and for site work for a fire / police facility.

We are currently in the process of an RFP process to select a consultant to complete schematic design & design development for a new Fire Station 2. There will not a be project to bid soon. We will consider a bond referendum this fall The City of Ames (hereinafter referred to as "the City") is seeking proposals for Architectural & Engineering Services for a new Fire Station 2. The City seeks Consultants that have experience with the design and/or construction of fire stations. This fire station would replace an existing fire station that is currently located in an undesirable location for access and egress. The preferred method is to submit proposals in AmesBids at amesbids.ionwave.net in the format required, included with these proposal documents with all prices and requested data properly filled in, prior to the time and date proposals are due. If technical issues occur while submitting the proposal, contact the Purchasing Manager for the proposal and determine an alternate method to receive the proposal. Failure to submit the required information may deem the proposal non-responsive. The proposal shall include acknowledgement of receipt of all addenda. Addenda numbers shall be filled in the proposal response. Contact with personnel of the City other than Karen Server, Purchasing Manager, or Corey Mellies, Fleet & Facilities Director regarding this Request for Proposal may be grounds for elimination from the selection process. It is expressly understood that any costs associated with preparing a proposal shall be at the expense of the Consultant. The City of Ames does hereby reserve the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities, and to make such awards as it shall deem to be in the best interest of the City. Questions and requests for clarification of requirements for these services are encouraged. All questions and requests for clarification are to be submitted via online. Question Deadline 01/07/2025 at 5:00 PM CT Responses to Questions Posted: January 8, 2025, or Sooner Project Start Date: January 29, 2025 The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.