Iowa Department of Administrative Services - ATOD Server Room Pre-Action Clean Agent System RFP954600-01 - 2026
Iowa Department of Administrative Services | State of IowaState · Des Moines, IA- Due
- Oct 14, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Primary contact
- Michael Bradbury
- (515) 823-9327
The 30-second brief
The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design services for a new pre-action clean agent system in the server room at ATOD located at 1918 SE Hulsizer Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021. The approximate size of the server room is 1,000 square feet with a devising wall, raised floor, and ACT ceilings, while the existing water-based sprinkler system is to remain. The selected firm will provide professional design services including construction documents, bidding assistance, and construction administration. Proposals are due by October 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM via the Iowa IMPACS Procurement System.
Exhibit 3 – Firm's Qualifications (30 points), Exhibit 4 – Staff Experience (15 points), Exhibit 5 – Applicable State Project Experience (10 points), Exhibit 6 – Approach and Proposed Methods (35 points), Exhibit 7 – Project Execution (10 points), Interviews (TBA)
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Summary
The State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking professional design services for a new pre-action clean agent system in the server room at ATOD located at 1918 SE Hulsizer Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021.
The approximate size of the server room is 1,000 square feet with a devising wall, raised floor, and ACT ceilings, while the existing water-based sprinkler system is to remain. The selected firm will provide professional design services including construction documents, bidding assistance, and construction administration. Proposals are due by October 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM via the Iowa IMPACS Procurement System.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Exhibit A - Sample Certificate of Insurance
- Exhibit B - Design Services Checklist
- Exhibit C - Sketch of Server Room
- Submit to
- https://bidopportunities.iowa.gov
- Scope location
- Ankeny, IA
- Projected sq ft
- 1,000 sq ft
- Reported agency
- Iowa Department of Administrative Services
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Iowa Department of Administrative Services | State of Iowa?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 14, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://bidopportunities.iowa.gov. For questions, contact Michael Bradbury.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Iowa Department of Administrative Services | State of Iowa in IA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Michael Bradbury at (515) 823-9327. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Exhibit 3 – Firm's Qualifications (30 points), Exhibit 4 – Staff Experience (15 points), Exhibit 5 – Applicable State Project Experience (10 points), Exhibit 6 – Approach and Proposed Methods (35 poin..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Exhibit A - Sample Certificate of Insurance, Exhibit B - Design Services Checklist, Exhibit C - Sketch of Server Room. Review the full document from Iowa Department of Administrative Services | State of Iowa for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Ankeny, IA. The total projected area is 1000 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.