Opportunity
Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #RFP952900-01
Professional Design Services for Wirth Hall Tunnel Repairs at Cherokee Mental Health Institute
October 04, 2023
April 14, 2026
RFP952900-01
541330
This opportunity involves professional design services for repairs to the Wirth Hall Tunnel at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute in Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) - Office: Hoover State Office Building, Level 3 - Scope of Work: - Evaluation and documentation of deteriorating concrete joints and water infiltration in the Wirth Hall Tunnel - Structural review of a crack beneath a road and review of the sidewalk above the tunnel - Field examination of the tunnel system, which houses domestic hot/cold water and steam heat/condensate lines - Recommendations for repairs, including cost opinions and anticipated life of repair - Preparation of design documents, support for hazardous materials bid package, survey work, and utility coordination - Construction administration: submittals, RFIs, change orders, pay applications, site visits, punch list, and warranty period visits - Coordination with state agencies and compliance with all applicable codes - Use of non-proprietary equipment and systems is required - Products/Services Requested: - Professional design services for tunnel repairs (1 lot) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Lump sum pricing inclusive of all reimbursables - Selection based on qualifications, approach, schedule, and fee proposal - Multiple design reviews and construction phase services required - Emphasis on non-proprietary solutions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; design must not specify proprietary equipment - Place of Performance: - Wirth Hall Tunnel, Cherokee Mental Health Institute, 1251 W Cedar Loop, Cherokee, IA 51012 - Coordination with Iowa DAS at Hoover State Office Building, Des Moines, IA
Description
The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is soliciting proposals for professional design services to repair deteriorating concrete joints and address water infiltration issues in the tunnel connected to Wirth Hall at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute. The scope includes evaluation, recommendations for repairs with cost opinions, structural review of a crack beneath a road, sidewalk review, field examination, design documentation, construction administration, and coordination with state agencies. The contract will be awarded based on qualifications, approach, schedule, and fee proposal, with work expected to commence upon contract execution and complete by early 2027.