Fort Dodge Correctional Facility Roof Replacement

The contract involves providing professional design services to replace the membrane roofs on three buildings—Unit A, Boone Unit, and Grove Unit—at the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility in Iowa, for the State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services. The project aims to develop comprehensive design documents, including construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates, supporting phased milestones through October 2026. The scope emphasizes coordination with state agencies, adherence to Iowa codes and standards, and quality control measures, with the design contract following a modified ConsensusDoc 803 framework. The procurement is valued at approximately $2 million for professional liability insurance coverage, with the final project fee to be negotiated post-proposal. The solicitation, issued as RFP950800-01, was posted on November 9, 2025, with proposals due by December 11, 2025. It specifies a structured evaluation process based on qualifications, approach, schedule, and cost, though no explicit scoring weights are provided. The contract will be negotiated, with performance expected to commence shortly after award, and includes detailed requirements for site inspections, quality assurance, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local standards. Offerors must submit their proposals electronically, adhering to page and file size limits, and include detailed staffing, approach, and cost information. The contract will be administered by the Iowa DAS, with oversight and approval responsibilities shared between the contractor and the state, ensuring the project meets scheduled milestones and quality expectations.