Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #RFP954000-01

Strategic Space Planning Design Services for Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CCUSO Unit)

This opportunity seeks professional design services for strategic space planning at the CCUSO Unit within the Cherokee Mental Health Institute in Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Construction Procurement Office - Project managed for the Department of Health and Human Services - Scope of Services: - Space utilization assessment, master planning, interior design, and project management for multiple buildings (Main, Ginzberg, Voldeng, Wirth Hall) at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute - Field examination, design reviews at 50%, 95%, and 100% completion, and construction administration - Coordination with state agencies and compliance with Iowa state codes - Use of state construction management software - Lump sum pricing inclusive of reimbursables - Unique Requirements: - Firms must demonstrate experience with institutional or correctional facilities - Detailed qualifications, past project references, and proposed team composition required - Project must identify solutions for additional beds and future expansion without disrupting current operations - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a service-based solicitation - Place of Performance: - Cherokee Mental Health Institute, 1251 W Cedar Loop, Cherokee, IA 51012 - Contracting office at Hoover State Office Building, 1305 East Walnut, Des Moines, IA 50319-0105

Description

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is soliciting proposals for professional design services to complete strategic space planning for the Department of Health and Human Services' CCUSO Unit at the Cherokee Mental Health Facility. The scope includes space utilization assessment, master planning, interior design, and related project management for several buildings on the site. The project aims to identify solutions for additional beds and future expansion without disrupting operations. The contract will initially cover strategic space planning, with potential for negotiation of full design and construction services later.

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