The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking proposals from qualified and available Design companies for services, per RFP cover page, and as outlined in the following (Sections 1.2 - 1.3). The successful proposal must: For the staff that will be assigned, identify and describe qualifications, experience, and expertise in providing services for similar, or relevant, projects. For the staff that will be assigned, provide a list of past similar or relevant projects completed in the last 5 years, and include brief descriptions of what the projects entailed and a contact name and phone number (reference). In addition provide estimated project cost, final project cost at acceptance, and whether it was completed on time. Describe the composition of your team. Identify staff to be assigned. Provide resumes of key individual(s) including education, relevant experience, and certifications/licensing. NOTE: Any responding company and/or consultant that is part of the project design services cannot receive an award from the resulting request for bid of construction services. Describe the cost estimating, status reporting, and cost reporting procedures you utilize. Describe computer program/software capabilities and expertise you utilize. Please describe your experience. Provide a copy of your organizational chart. Describe your experience, if any, on designing similar or relevant projects for the State of Iowa. Provide the hourly rates, and anticipated hours by position, for all persons (including sub-consultants) that will be assigned to the project. Also provide an estimated fee total. Identify desired reimbursable charges (the State has limitations, per State of Iowa Accounting Policies and Procedures 210.245), and all other charges. Pre-Proposal Conference Location and Address: 3211 Edgington Ave, Eldora, IA 50627 or on Teams Question Deadline 10/04/2024 at 2:00 PM CT Questions, requests for clarification, and suggested changes from Respondents due to Construction Procurement. All inquiries concerning this RFP shall reference the RFP number and shall be provided (via email) to the issuing officer email address construction.procurement@iowa.gov. DAS reserves the right to accept or reject any exception taken by a prospective Company to the terms and conditions of this RFP. Should a prospective Company take exception to the terms and conditions required by DAS, the Firm's exceptions may be rejected and the entire Proposal declared nonresponsive. DAS may elect to negotiate with the Company regarding contract terms or the contents of the Firm's Proposal. Execution of Designer's Contract Week of October 28, 2024 Tentative Design Kick-Off Meeting Week of November 4, 2024 50% Construction Documents and Cost Opinion By Design Professional to Propose in RFP Schedule 95% Construction Documents and Cost Opinion By Design Professional to Propose in RFP Schedule 100% Construction Documents and Cost Opinion By January 10, 2025 Contractor Bidding January/February 2025 Execution of Contractor's Contract(s) February 2025 Submittals, Procurement and Construction March 2025 to August 2025 Close out September-October 2025 The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.