Opportunity
Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #RFP952700-01
Professional Design Services for Elevator Replacement at Cherokee Mental Health Institute
March 25, 2026
April 14, 2026
RFP952700-01
541310, 541330
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking qualified firms to provide professional design services for the replacement of Elevator F, a 4-stop hydraulic elevator, at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute campus. - Scope of Work: - Architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical design for full elevator replacement - Preparation of permit-ready drawings and construction documents - Site visits, cost estimating, quality control, and construction administration - Bidding assistance and coordination with state agencies - Compliance with all federal, state, and local codes - Use of State of Iowa's construction management software for document management - Requirements: - Lump sum pricing inclusive of reimbursables and detailed fee breakdowns - $2 million professional liability insurance required - Material recommendations must include non-proprietary equipment and systems - Multiple site and virtual visits, comprehensive documentation, and coordination responsibilities - No specific OEMs or elevator manufacturers are named; solicitation is open to qualified design firms - Place of performance is the Main Building, Four Corner area, at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute in Cherokee, Iowa
Description
The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is soliciting professional design services for the replacement of Elevator F, a 4-stop hydraulic elevator located in the Main Building's Four Corner area at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute. The scope includes architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical design, preparation of permit-ready drawings, assistance with bidding, construction administration, and coordination with relevant state agencies. The project requires compliance with all applicable codes and includes quality control, cost estimating, and scheduling responsibilities. Proposals are due by April 14, 2026.