Selection of A/E Design Firm Camp Dodge ILEA Range S-11

The Department of Public Defense, representing the Iowa National Guard, is issuing a solicitation to select a qualified architectural and engineering firm to provide comprehensive design services for the S-11 Firing Range at Camp Dodge ILEA. The project aims to develop detailed construction drawings, specifications, and engineering solutions to support the construction and operational readiness of the firing range. The solicitation, identified by the number 58226PP1106CDS11DESIGN, was posted on November 9, 2025, with a closing date of December 10, 2025. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the IMPACS system, with separate technical and cost proposals, and should include all necessary certifications, confidentiality markings, and supporting documentation. The contract value is estimated to range between $50,000 and $200,000, though specific pricing details are to be provided in the offeror’s submitted cost proposal. The scope of work encompasses site planning, design of military training infrastructure, compliance with federal and state standards, and adherence to technical criteria outlined in attached scope documents. While the solicitation references evaluation criteria and scoring procedures contained in draft scoring spreadsheets and RFP documents, these details are not included in the available materials. The project performance is expected to occur within Iowa, with design services delivered at the project site. The contract will be administered by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, with Philip Payton serving as the primary point of contact. Proposal submission requirements emphasize confidentiality, with offerors required to mark proprietary information and submit public versions of their proposals. Specific clauses related to contract administration, inspection, and acceptance are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents but are implied to follow standard procedures for design contracts within a military and state government context.