Site work for a detention facility in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Completed plans call for site work for a one-story above grade detention facility.

The project consists of designing the replacement of the secure perimeter fence system, associated vehicle and pedestrian gates, replacement of the inner fence security wire, and any required security enhancements. The design will also address site grading, utilities, and structural needs associated with the fence replacement, and include the removal of existing rocks between the inner and outer security fences to be replaced with concrete. Operational considerations for maintaining a continuous secure perimeter throughout construction must be included. The selected design team is responsible for evaluating existing conditions, recommending appropriate fence and security technologies, developing phased construction strategies compatible with facility operations, and preparing construction documents suitable for public bidding. Coordination with relevant security and facility staff, compliance with applicable standards, and quality control throughout the process are required. The team must participate in required meetings, assist with bidding, construction administration, and provide cost opinions and field reports as outlined. All documents produced are to be turned over to the State in their native computer format and PDF at the end of the project. Lump sum pricing inclusive of all reimbursables is requested and a breakdown of scope for billing purposes is required. Additional site visits may be proposed as needed. The designer is also responsible for survey work, coordination on utility shutdowns, and ensuring compliance with all codes and regulations. Questions, requests for clarification, and suggested changes from Respondents due to Construction Procurement 12/22/25 @ 3:00 PM 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 the designing the replacement of the secure perimeter fence system, associated vehicle and pedestrian gates, any required security enhancements. 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 This project will include the design of a new secure perimeter fence system, associated vehicle and pedestrian gates, replacement of the inner fence security wire, and any required security enhancements. The design will also address site grading, utilities, and structural needs associated with the fence replacement. The design would also include removing existing rocks in between the inner & outer security fences and replacing with concrete. Design to also include operational considerations for maintaining a continuous secure perimeter throughout construction. 1.3.5.2 The selected design team will be responsible for evaluating existing conditions, recommending appropriate fence and security technologies, developing phased construction strategies compatible with facility operations, and preparing complete construction documents suitable for public bidding. Coordination with Iowa DOC security and MPCF staff is a critical project component, and all design activities must comply with applicable state, departmental, and correctional security standards. 1.3.5.3 Existing CAD/PDF drawings will be provided to the successful design firm. Accuracy of drawings shall be verified by the design firm. 1.3.6 Field examination of the existing buildings. 1.3.7 Design for scope of work. Provide material recommendations based on experience, quality, and price. Recommendations for replacements and upgrades shall include nonproprietary equipment and systems. 1.3.8 Designer shall include any and all survey work required for completion of project. 1.3.9 Coordinate with State agenciesto confirm utilitiesthat may be abandoned as well asshut down requirements where required. 1.3.10 Provide detailed input of design schedule to Construction Manager for overall incorporation into master schedule. 1.3.11 Designer shall assist Construction Manager in the evaluation of long lead times. 1.3.12 Quality control during Design, Preconstruction and Construction. 1.3.13 Compliance with all Federal, State, and applicable AHJ codes. 1.3.14 Completion of State building and energy code documents, asrequired. 1.3.15 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 (if applicable) 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. 1.3.16 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. 1.3.17 Develop and distribute agendas and meeting minutes for all meetings during the design phase. 1.3.18 Construction cost opinions provided by the Design Professional team during Design (at 100% design development documents, 50% construction documents, and 95% construction documents) with a Final Estimate for construction included with bid documents, per Iowa Code. 1.3.19 Construction drawings, specifications (the Construction Manager will produce Divisions 00 and 01), and addenda. 1.3.20 Provide bid alternates as determined during the course of design and bid package development. 1.3.21 Assist Owner and Construction Manager in obtaining bids from qualified contractors. 1.3.22 Construction administration, including creation of the submittal and closeout items log, review of and responses to submittals and closeout documentation, RFIs, proposal requests, change orders, pay applications, periodic site visits, attendance at project meetings as required, participation / development of contractor punch list, closeout documentation review and approval, certificates of substantial completion, and certificates of final completion, as well as development of Architectural Supplemental Instructions for design revisions, and punch lists within the construction management software program. 1.3.23 Participation with project team during construction progress meetings as required. Designer shall participate in bi-weekly conference calls during the constructionperiod. 1.3.24 Field Observation reports, with photos, submitted for each site inspection within five (5) days of the site visit. 1.3.25 Acknowledgement that all documents are copyright to the State of Iowa and shall be turned over to the State of Iowa in their native computer format. Any ASIs/RFIs/PRs and addendums will be expected to be incorporated before final posting. Both the native computer format and PDF versions shall be uploaded to the construction management software program at the end of the project. 1.3.26 The Department requests lump sum pricing from the respondents to this RFP, with the lump sum base scope price being inclusive of all reimbursables, such as printing, mileage and travel expenses. The Department requests the fee proposal from the respondents to this RFP be broken down as follows. These breakdown prices will be used as the schedule of values for billing purposes. 1.3.26.1 Design Development Documents 1.3.26.2 Construction Documents 1.3.26.3 Bidding or Negotiation Assistance 1.3.26.4 Construction Phase Include at a minimum, ten (10)site visits. Design kick off/Building evaluation, 100% design development document review meeting, 50% document review, Pre-bid meeting, Preconstruction kickoff, Construction Field Observation (2), Substantial completion/punch list development, Punch list/Final Completion approval, and one year warranty correction period visit. Design Review at 95% construction document development will be conducted via conference call. Beyond these site visits, each proposing firm shall provide additional visits as they see fit to complete the work of design. In addition to the lump sum pricing, the Department requests a unit price per construction inspection visit. This unit price will be additive or deductive based on the number of actual visitsmade.