HHS STS New Garage Building

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services is soliciting proposals from qualified design firms to develop comprehensive construction documents for a new vehicle storage garage at the STS campus. The project entails designing a 3,200 square foot metal-sided building equipped with seven overhead doors and an exterior walk door, requiring detailed civil, architectural, structural, and electrical plans. The design process must incorporate coordination with the State Historic Preservation Office and adhere to all relevant codes and standards, including energy efficiency regulations. The contract aims to facilitate timely project completion, with the final construction documents due by October 10, 2025, and construction anticipated to be completed by June 2026. The project budget is approximately two million dollars, emphasizing the importance of accurate cost estimates and experienced design services. The contract performance period spans from August 2025 through May 2026, with work to be performed at the STS campus in Iowa. The solicitation emphasizes the need for firms to be registered with the Iowa Secretary of State and to maintain professional liability insurance coverage of at least two million dollars. The scope includes coordination with regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with all applicable building codes and energy standards, and managing the design and bidding process. The procurement process involves a structured timeline, including milestone deadlines for design completion, contractor bidding, and construction administration, underscoring the project's critical nature and the necessity for timely, compliant, and high-quality design services. The primary point of contact is the Iowa Department of Administrative Services' Construction Procurement office.