Remodeling of an office development in Des Moines, Iowa. Completed plans call for the remodel of a office development.

The project involves professional design services for adding an interior wall to create office space/work area. The space will require heating and cooling provided by a new rooftop unit (RTU). The work location is within the Des Moines metro area. Questions, requests for clarification, and suggested changes from Respondents due to Construction Procurement 3/27/2026 at 3:00 PM CST State Issuing Officer: Michael Bradbury Issuing Officer Iowa Department of Administrative Services Hoover State Office Building, Level 3 1305 East Walnut, Des Moines, IA 50319-0105 Phone: 515-823-9327 Email: construction.procurement@iowa.gov DAS is currently seeking design services from qualified firms for a project consisting of adding an interior wall to make office space/work area. Space will need to be heated and cooled by new RTU. 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 Complete design including all disciplines for renovation of garage to complete additional office space. Existing office location at 1333 Ohio St, Des Moines Iowa. Project scope is anticipated to include: 1.3.5.1 Minor demolishing as needed to accommodate new wall. 1.3.5.2 New electrical, mechanical, review of sprinkler to accommodate new space. 1.3.5.3 New wall will be from floor to roof deck. It is not anticipated that a ceiling will be installed in new space. 1.3.5.4 Anticipate new doors and frames 1.3.5.5 Painting of new walls and door/frames. 1.3.5.6 Floor coverings 1.3.5.7 HVAC modification to accommodate new construction 1.3.6 Existing CAD/PDF drawings will be provided to the successful design firm. Accuracy of drawings shall be verified by the design firm. 1.3.7 Field examination of the existing buildings. 1.3.8 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. 1.3.9 Coordinate with State agencies to confirm utilities that may be abandoned as well as shut 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, as required. 1.3.15 Design review will be conducted at 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 one day prior to each review meeting. 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 Designer shall provide any information necessary to obtain utility rebates where applicable. 1.3.19 Construction cost opinions provided by the Design Professional team during Design (at 50% construction documents, and 95% construction documents) with a Final Estimate for construction included with bid documents, per Iowa Code. 1.3.20 Construction drawings, specifications (DAS will produce Divisions 00 and 01), and addenda. 1.3.21 Provide bid alternates as determined during the course of design and bid package development. 1.3.22 Assist Owner and Construction Manager in obtaining bids from qualified contractors. 1.3.23 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. 1.3.24 Participation with project team during construction progress meetings as required. Designer shall participate in bi-weekly conference calls during the construction period. 1.3.25 Field Observation reports, with photos, submitted for each site inspection within five (5) days of the site visit. 1.3.26 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. 1.3.27 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. 1.3.27.1 Construction Documents 1.3.27.2 Bidding or Negotiation Assistance 1.3.27.3 Construction Phase