Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #RFP954900-01

Design services for replacement of approximately 550 Cherokee Mental Health Institute windows

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking a design firm to plan replacement of approximately 550 windows at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute Administration Building. - Government buyer: Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Construction Procurement office; project site is the Cherokee Mental Health Institute in Cherokee, Iowa. - Requested services: Professional design services for window replacement across the Main Admin, South C, North C, and South A wings. Scope includes field verification, design and material recommendations, required surveys and code documentation, cost opinions, bidding assistance, and construction administration through closeout. - Notable requirements: Replacement windows must include security screens. The design must account for the building’s reliance on windows for ventilation alongside window air-conditioning, and coordinate with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the building-envelope commissioning agent. Iowa-licensed or registered design professionals are required. - Reviews and schedule: Design reviews are expected at 100% Design Development, 50% Construction Documents, and 95% Construction Documents. Work is expected to begin after contract execution; construction is anticipated in 2027, with closeout later that year. - OEMs and vendors: No window manufacturer, OEM, or product vendor is identified. The solicitation reference is RFP954900-01.

Description

The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking professional design services for replacing designated windows in the Administration Building at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute in Cherokee, Iowa. The work covers windows on the Main Admin, South C, North C, and South A Stacks, approximately 550 windows across four wings. Windows will require security screens, and coordination with the State Historic Preservation Office is required. The selected firm will provide design services and related design documents and cost opinions.

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