Addendum 1-REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF INTEREST.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE

MILITARY

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA

September 10, 2026

RE: REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF INTEREST

Replace Air Cooled Condensing Units – CSMS#1 Mitchell, SD

PN# 466470

The South Dakota Department of the Military is soliciting Statements of Interest from firms interested in providing professional Architectural and Engineering services for the above referenced project.

This project will include all phases of professional consulting services for the replacement of three air cooled condensing units serving the Combined Surface Maintenance Shop (CSMS) #1 in Mitchell, SD. Consultant shall conduct site investigation, analysis of unit sizing, footprint/mounting, and structural integrities. Consultant shall perform design development services to determine the best replacements based on energy efficiency and cost. Construction will be planned for Federal Fiscal Year 2027.

Services to be provided include:

• Site Investigation, Testing, 10% Design, Cost Estimating, and/or Surveying

• Design Development

• Construction Administration (Later Date)

AE teams shall include and identify, but not limited to, the following services:

• Architect

• Structural Engineer

• Mechanical Engineer

• Electrical Engineer

Anticipated project timeline is as follows:

• AE Team Selection September 21, 2026

• AE RFP Due September 23, 2026

• AE Agreement Fully Executed September 29, 2026

• 30% Design Due November 2026

• 90% Design Due February 2027

• Construction Documents March 2027

• Bidding Opening April 2027

Note: This project is for the initial planning and programming phase, this is a selection for the life of the project. Project schedule from planning and programming to final completion will be subject to change based on NGB approvals, available funding, or other circumstances.

Firms desiring to be considered for providing professional services for this project should send a Statement of Interest that outlines their qualifications and experience for this project. Statements of Interest should clearly address each of the following criteria:

1. Project approach and methodology from site investigation phase through closeout meeting the project requirements

(20 pts)

2. Project teams specialized expertise, capabilities, and technical competence to meet the project requirements (20 pts)

3. Ability and proven history in handling special project constraints (Projects of Similar Scope, Time/Schedule, and Cost)

(15 pts)

4. Proposed project management techniques. (15 pts)

5. Proven knowledge of all State of South Dakota adopted codes, National Guard Bureau Regulations, Standards, Unified Facility Criteria, and other guides. (15 pts)

6. Firms’ policy when errors and/or omissions are found in the design, and when such errors and/or omissions are not value added to the State? (15 pts)

7. Ability to integrate sustainable design and construction aspects into the project (15 pts)

8. Availability of AE Team’s designated Project Manager to the project locale (15 pts)

9. AE Team’s familiarity with the Army National Guard facility (15 pts)

10. Resources available to perform the work, including any specialized services, and their roles within the project. (15 pts)

a. Include summarized resumes of team members.

b. Include certificates of certifications or licensure/registration numbers and issuing authority.

11. Record of past performance for design of similar scope and total cost. (20 pts)

a. For each project referenced include:

1) Final AE estimated project costs, bid price, number of change orders, and final project cost

2) Initial project schedule versus substantial and final completion dates, and cost data from previous projects

12. Records of all projects AE Team has conducted with the Department of the Military over the past 5 years. (20 pts)

A technical review committee will review the submissions and select the firm based on the criteria shown. The technical review committee respectfully requests that statements of interest be limited to 20 pages or less. Interested firms shall submit an electronic copy via email to the Project Manager no later than 4:00 PM, MT, Monday, September 14, 2026 September 21, 2026. Questions and submittals may be directed to Tayler.Thomsen@state.sd.us. Thank you for your interest in this project, we look forward to seeing your submission.

Respectfully, Cullen Jorgensen Engineering Manager SD Dept. of the Military

ADPR24277

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