When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 27, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $500,000 – $1,500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Iowa Department of Administrative Services. The work is located in Cherokee, Iowa, United States.

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Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Cherokee, Iowa, United StatesPosted: October 16, 2026Deadline: November 6, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking professional design services for the replacement of approximately 550 windows in the Administration Building at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Firms must be registered with the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State (excluding sole proprietorships and general partnerships)
Plans and specifications must be prepared by a design professional licensed or registered in the State of Iowa (Chapter 542B, 544B, or 544A)
Must maintain professional liability insurance in the amount of $2 million
Mandatory attendance at the Pre-Proposal Conference
Must use the State of Iowa’s construction management software program

BUDGET

Estimate

$500,000 – $1,500,000

TIMELINE

Pre-Proposal Conference: October 20th, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Questions Due: October 27th, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Proposals Due: November 6th, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Execution of Designer’s Contract: Week of November 13th, 2026

Tentative Design Kick-Off Meeting: Week of November 16th, 2026

100% Construction Documents and Cost Opinion: February 18th, 2027

Contractor Bidding: March 2027

Execution of Contractor’s Contract(s): April 2027

Submittals, Procurement and Construction: April 2027 to October 2027

Close out: November 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 27, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Iowa Department of Administrative Services

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DESCRIPTION

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design services for replacing approximately 550 windows across four wings (Main Admin, South C, North C, and South A) of the Administration Building at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute in Cherokee, Iowa. The project includes design, construction administration, and coordination with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The contract will be a modified ConsensusDoc 803.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 27, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $500,000 – $1,500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Iowa Department of Administrative Services. The work is located in Cherokee, Iowa, United States.

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