Exhibit_A1_Predesign_Report_BCA_Mankato.pdf

State of Minnesota

Predesign Report Minnesota Department of Public Safety

Bureau of Criminal Apprehension – Mankato Regional Office

Mankato, Minnesota

RECS Project Number: 07MK0001

June 11, 2021

Mr. Bee Yang

Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS)

309 Administration Building

50 Sherburne Avenue

St. Paul, Minnesota 55155

Re: Predesign Submittal for BCA Mankato Regional Office

RECS Project No. 07MK0001

Dear Mr. Yang:

In accordance with Minnesota Statutes §16B.335, Subdivision 3, enclosed you will find the Predesign submittal documents for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Mankato

Regional Office in Mankato, Minnesota. This predesign outlines the Minnesota

Department of Public Safety’s capital budget request for the 2021 state legislative session.

This project consists of the new construction of 43,700 SF of space to support a new regional office and laboratory facility. The total project cost is estimated to be

$35,700,000 and is seeking legislative approval for this full amount.

Sincerely, Drew Evans

Superintendent, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

Enclosure cc: Ryan Allen, State of Minnesota, Department of Administration

John McNamara, Wold Architects and Engineers

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Alcohol & Gambling

Enforcement

Bureau of Criminal

Apprehension

Driver and Vehicle Services

Emergency

Communication Networks

Fiscal &

Administrative Services

Homeland

Security and

Management

Minnesota State Patrol

Office of

Communications

Justice Programs

Office of Pipeline

Safety

Traffic Safety

State Fire Marshal

Bureau of Criminal Apprehension 1430 Maryland Avenue East, St. Paul, Minnesota 55106 Phone: (651) 793-7000 FAX: (651) 793-7001 Website: bca.dps.mn.gov

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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RECS Project No.: 07MK0001

Commission No. 212040

CERTIFICATION SIGNATURES

I hereby certify that this report was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly registered ARCHITECT under the laws of the state of Minnesota

Date: June 11, 2019 Registration Number 24281

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CERTIFICATION SIGNATURES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

SECTION 1: PREDESIGN SUMMARY .……………………………………………………….. 1-1

SECTION 2: BASIS FOR NEED – PROJECT BACKGROUND NARRATIVE .……………. 2-1

SECTION 3: AGENCY/ ORGANIZATION PLANNING ……………………………………. 3-1

SECTION 4: PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...………………………………………………………

4.A ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING (A/E) PROGRAM …………………………4A-1

4.B PRECEDENT STUDIES ……………………………………………………………… 4B-1

4.C TECHNOLOGY PLAN AND TELECOMMUTING PLAN .……………………… 4C-1

4.D SUSTAINABILITY, ENERGY CONSERVATION,

AND CARBON EMMISSIONS .………………………………………….………….. 4D-1

4.E OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. ………………………4E-1

4.F STATUTE REQUIREMENTS.……………………………..…………………………. 4F-1

4.G SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS .……………………………..………………………. 4G-1

4.H PROJECT PROCUREMENT AND DELIVERY ..…………………………………. 4H-1

4.I PROJECT DESIGN SERVICES AND ADDITIONAL OWNER COSTS .…….… 4I-1

4.J QUALITY CONTROL PLAN ……………………………………………………… 4J-1

SECTION 5: SITE ANALYSIS …………………………………………………………………… 5-1

SECTION 6: FINANCIAL INFORMATION ………………………………………………… 6-1

SECTION 7: SCHEDULE INFORMATION …………………………...……………………… 7-1

APPENDIX A – Space Needs Inventory

APPENDIX B – State of Minnesota Sustainable Building Design Goals and Strategies

APPENDIX C – State of Minnesota IT Services (MN.IT Services) Telecommunications Standard

APPENDIX D – Predesign Manual Checklist

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INTRODUCTION

This is a Predesign document submission for a new 43,700 square foot forensic laboratory and investigations facility that will serve as a regional office for the Bureau of Criminal

Apprehension for the southern portion of the State. The facility will be located in Mankato, Minnesota.

This predesign document has been prepared for the following purposes:

• Identifying all project needs and costs to serve as the basis for funding requests.

• To be the source for future decision making during the development of the project by serving as the road map for future development.

• Provide agency management with the information they need so as to effectively communicate project details to legislators and stakeholders.

• Communicate essential project objectives with factual data before the actual design process commences or other decisions are made.

• Explore alternatives that had not been previously considered.

• Identify potential cost savings.

• Identify and minimize of risks associated with the project.

• Analysis of the best construction delivery method.

• Analysis of funding alternatives best suited for the project.

• Provide a basis for a Request For Proposal (RFP) for design services and in negotiating the future design contract.

• Provides instructions to the future architectural and engineering design firms and provide them the foundation on which to base their design.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The study done for the new BCA Facility in Mankato has involved the collaboration of several disciplines including staff from the Department of Public Safety and the Minnesota

Department of Administration, Real Estate, and Construction Services. The approach has been interactive to best utilize the unique skills of the team members, to understand the agencies decisions–making process, and to encourage a “stakeholders” position in the results of the study:

PLANNING TEAM

Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS)

Drew Evans BCA Superintendent

Jeff Hanson BCA Deputy Superintendent of Investigative Services

Catherine Knutson BCA Deputy Superintendent of Forensic Science Services

Jim Dougherty BCA Forensic Laboratory Assistant Director

Will Waterkamp BCA Director of Operations

Minnesota Department of Administration Real Estate and Construction (RECS)

Ryan Allen Project Manager

Sam Shafer Building Manager

Janis Nelson Real Estate

City Contacts

Susan Arntz City of Mankato – City Manager

Paul Vogel City of Mankato – Director of Community Development

Architecture - Wold Architects and Engineers

John McNamara Partner-in-Charge

Jake Wollensak Project Manager

Architecture – McClaren, Wilson & Lawrie, Inc.

Russell McElroy Senior Principal

Bonnie Carver Principal

Civil – Bolton & Menk, Inc

Dave Rey Civil Engnieer

Structural – BKBM Engineers

John Timm Structural Engineer

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Engineers Wold Architects and Engineers

Kevin Marshall Principal Mechanical Engineer

Jonathan Loose Mechanical Lead

Bradley Johannsen

Michelle Klein

Electrical Engineer

Technology Designer

Cost - Loeffler

Jonathan Murray Cost Estimating Consultant

Sustainability – Wold Architects & Engineers

Jake Wollensak Sustainable Designer

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SECTION 1: PREDESIGN SUMMARY

Section 1.A – Executive Summary Statement

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SCOPE

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension – New Regional Office is a new facility that will be constructed in Mankato, MN to provide a regional presence for the southern portion of

Minnesota. This facility will serve an approximate population of 768,000 and over 150 partner agencies. The programming and design of the facility will follow recommendations for best practices for a modern state-of-the-art criminal investigation and laboratory facility utilizing national and international guidelines for this facility type including applicable standards from the following organizations:

• IICI – Institute for International Criminal Investigations

• ASCLD – American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors

• ANSI/AIHA – American National Standards Institute/ American Industrial

Hygiene Association

• ASHRAE – American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning

Engineers

• CDC – Center for Disease Control

• DEA – Drug Enforcement Administration

• NFPA – National Fire Protection Association

• NIH – National Institutes of Health

• NIOSH – National Institute of Occupational Safety

• NIST – National Institute of Standards and Technology

• NRC – National Research Council

• NSF – National Sanitation Foundation

• OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• SEFA – Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association

A variety of sites are being considered for this facility in the Mankato area. A total of seven sites are being considered and evaluation criteria were developed to provide a framework for the State in determining the best fit for this facility. Factors included the cost, size, location, access, aesthetics, and proximity to other government facilities, water control, utilities, public access, safety, parking, noise concerns, site circulation, security, expansion space and best use of site. These evaluation criteria are further defined in Section 5 of this report along with a matrix that ranks the criteria.

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COSTS

New Construction: 43,700 gsf

Estimated Construction Cost: $25.925 million

Estimated Total Project Cost: $35.7 million (all costs associated to the project)

The cost estimate is based upon the detailed cost breakdown shown in Section 6

FUNDING SOURCE(S)

State Funding Requests: $35.7 million (Bonding)

OPERATING COSTS

Refer to the Operating Cost Form located in Section 6 for operating cost information.

SCHEDULE

Funding: Estimated July 2022

Design: September 2022 to May 2023 (9 months)

Bidding & Award: June 2023 to August 2023 (2 months)

Construction: September 2023 to August 2024 (12 months)

Occupancy: September 2024

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Section 1.B – Project Data Sheet – New Building

Name of Project: BCA – Mankato Regional Office

Agency/Organization: Minnesota Department of Public Safety

Building Location: Mankato, Minnesota

Building Occupancy Type

Primary Space Types: B Occupancy

Type of Construction: II-A

Building Size

Number of Stories: 1 Story

Square Feet First Floor: 43,700 SF

Total Square Feet: 43,700 SF

Space Efficiency: 73% Usable v. Circulation/Mechanical etc.

Gross Sq. Ft per Staff Member 892 Sq. Ft./ Staff (49 Staff)

Building Cost: $30,325 (Includes FF&E)

Site Size: Anticipated to be between 5 and 7 acres

Parking:

Number of Stalls: 120 stalls Type: On Grade

Area of Parking: 35,000 SF Total Cost of Structure: N/A

Cost per stall: N/A Parking Structure SF: N/A

Roof Area: N/A

Roofing Type: Flat Roofs: White TPO membrane, 30 year warranty

Exterior Wall Type(s): Brick or Stone Masonry on a CMU back-up wall. See envelope narrative in Section 4A.

Interior Wall Type(s): Metal studs and gypsum board, masonry at mechanical spaces and storm shelter.

Structural System Type: Structure will be CMU block or steel stud bearing wall and light gauge metal trusses. Structural steel will be used to achieve longer spans and taller volumes

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Mechanical System Type:

1. HVAC - new centralized air handling units with hot water heating coils and chilled water-cooling coils with a centralized ground coupled heat pump system that will produce hot water for heating and chilled water for cooling. The Air Handling system will be provided with variable air volume (VAV) boxes and hot water heating coils.

Fire Protection Type:

1. All areas to have automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13.

Electrical System Type:

1. Normal Power: Main switchboard, power distribution panels, step down transformers and panelboards.

2. Backup/ Emergency Power: On-site generator with transfer switches and emergency gear complying with NEC 517.

Lighting Systems:

1. General Illumination: IESNA recommendations with energy efficient LED luminaires. Controls accomplished by switches, dimmers, occupancy sensors or relay panels.

2. Egress Lighting: General lighting luminaries backed up by emergency gear.

Technology Systems:

1. The scope of the technology in the building addition includes all cabling infrastructure that will support all IP-based technology systems such as wired and wireless networking, telephones, door access/ card readers, video surveillance cameras and video display technology.

2. MN.IT Services publication “State of Minnesota IT Services (MN.IT Services)

Telecommunications Standards 2-24-17 DRAFT” was utilized in developing the

Technology Plan.

Life Expectancy of New Work: 50+ years.

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Costs:

Total Project Cost $35,700,000

Property Acquisition $1,500,000

Predesign Cost $75,000

Design Cost (including B3 Sustainability) $1,800,000

Project Management $745,000

Construction Costs $25,925,000

Site Improvements $500,000

Building Cost $21,500,000

Parking/Roads/Utilities $500,000

Construction Cont. $2,250,000

Security $150,000

Technology $750,000

Other Fees $275,000

Art $225,000

Occupancy $4,400,000

Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment & Signage $1,800,000

Instrumentation $2,450,000

Commissioning $150,000

Inflation $1,030,000

State Funding Amount: $35,700,000

NOTE: Cost Estimates are based upon detailed information from Section 6.

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SECTION 2

BASIS FOR NEED – PROJECT BACKGROUND NARRATIVE

The following information was developed through interviews with BCA Team members and from the published Bureau of Criminal Apprehension 2021-2023 Strategic Plan.

MISSION, VISION & VALUES

Minnesota Department of Public Safety Mission

The Department of Public Safety is committed to protecting citizens and communities through activities that promote and support prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, education and enforcement. These objectives are achieved through a focus on saving lives, providing efficient and effective services, maintaining public trust and developing strong partnerships.

Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Mission

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension prevents, investigates and solves crimes in collaboration with our criminal justice partners.

Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Vision

Delivering exceptional law enforcement services for a safer Minnesota.

Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Values

Integrity • Integrity is the cornerstone of public trust. This organization strives to always do the right thing.

Excellence • We value excellence in our people and our work to continually provide the best service to our partners, the Minnesota criminal justice community, and the citizens of this state.

Ingenuity • Ingenuity drives progress. We strive to continually innovate in all of our programs to provide exceptional services, assistance and processes that protect the state of Minnesota.

Partnerships • It is the mission of this organization to work in collaboration with our criminal justice partners to promote public safety

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STRATEGIC PLAN

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension was created by the Minnesota Legislature in 1927 to assist peace officers in solving local crimes and apprehending criminals. Additional field offices and the Division of Statistics were added in 1935 and the Forensic Science Laboratory became operational in 1947. The Bemidji regional office was opened in 2001. Since its inception, the BCA has adapted and grown to meet the changing needs of the criminal justice agencies it serves.

Staff/ Facility Locations

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Today the BCA employs 508 people. This includes three main divisions: Forensic Science

Services (162), Investigations (168), and Minnesota Justice Information Services (MNJIS)

(151), plus a Training Unit (10) and an internal support unit, Business Shared Services (17).

The BCA also utilizes contractors for specific project work in the MNJIS division. Staff members work out of the BCA’s St. Paul headquarters, Bemidji Regional Office and 11 field offices around the state.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

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THE OPERATIONAL PLAN

The new Regional Facility will provide investigatory and laboratory analysis for criminal investigations in the southern region of Minnesota, providing a convenient location for law enforcement agencies to access services in an efficient manner.

Minnesota law enforcement agencies in the southern half of the state continue to face staffing shortages and challenges due to the number trips that they have to make to St. Paul in order to drop off and pick up evidence from the St. Paul lab. In some cases these agencies are driving over 400 miles round trip which is consuming an entire day, sometimes having to do this multiple times in a month. By having a BCA Regional Office located in Mankato, the BCA would be able to accommodate local law enforcement more efficiently by significantly reducing the amount of travel required by their agencies for evidence submission, review, pick-up, and interaction with laboratory, and investigative staff.

This facility will also include training space for use by BCA training, local law enforcement, and informational sessions to special interest groups and other community members.

BASIS FOR NEED

Investigations

The BCA provides investigative, analytical and crime scene responses, as well as long term assistance with complex investigations in the areas of abductions/missing persons, cold cases, conflict of interest, crime scene, death, financial crime organizations, human trafficking, narcotics, predatory offenders. The BCA also conducts digital evidence examinations and analysis, and technical support/special operations. These are essential services that many agencies cannot support locally.

As the past half-decade has seen a steady increase in murders compared with prior decades, the number of cases for which local law enforcement relies on the BCA to lead or assist with an investigation has also seen steady growth. This trend has resulted in a dramatic increase in BCA cases.

Forensic Science Services

The BCA Forensic Science Service (FSS) is the only full-service, accredited crime laboratory in Minnesota. It provides forensic science testing, crime scene response, breath alcohol instrument calibration, specialized training, and expert court testimony to all 87 counties of the state. Forensic science testing services are available for the following categories: DNA analysis, drug chemistry, latent prints, toxicology and alcohol, trace evidence, firearms and toolmarks, and digital multimedia evidence.

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As BCA FSS testing capabilities expand, so do the number of requests by criminal justice partners for testing and expert witness services. Each case may represent a single piece of evidence or hundreds that require testing in one or more of the laboratory sections.

The BCA FSS added DNA evidence testing capabilities in 1991. Since then, this area of testing has experienced significant growth. In the past six years, DNA case submissions increased by 48%. In recent years, the demand for testing of suspected controlled substances has also increased. The evolution of illicit drugs has contributed to the complexity of the cases encountered by BCA drug chemists and toxicologists.

Increases in demand leads to an elevation in the time required to test and report cases. The

BCA FSS continues to look for ways to increase capacity to meet the rising demands for service.

Minnesota Justice Information Services

This division collects, manages and delivers criminal justice information to law enforcement, prosecutors, corrections professionals, court staff and defense attorneys for better decision-making in the criminal justice system and is the conduit of this information for local, state and federal criminal justice agencies. The BCA maintains more than 30 criminal justice information applications and data management tools on a secure network.

This data includes fingerprints, criminal history, warrants and wanted persons, stolen property, driver and vehicle data, predatory offender registrations, firearms permits to carry, charging, sentencing, and corrections and supervision data, etc. This division also audits criminal justice agencies that access BCA and FBI systems and data to ensure appropriate use of data once every three years. This data is also available to the public for other purposes as authorized by law. Accurate and timely criminal justice information also plays a role in providing background checks for employment, housing, firearms permits and other purposes. BCA systems provide authorized agencies and organizations with the information they need to make those decisions.

The BCA collects crime statistics from all MN law enforcement agencies and makes that data available to analyze crime trends and to assist local agencies in planning and proactive policing.

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BCA Training Section

The BCA Training section provides training to law enforcement agencies on a wide range of specialized topics. BCA special agents and other support staff, as well as experienced law enforcement practitioners from agencies across Minnesota, provide instruction on crime scene and investigative techniques, missing persons, death investigations, human trafficking, safety certifications, and leadership programs for supervisors, managers, and senior leaders. In addition, BCA Training organizes several annual conferences featuring nationally recognized speakers and subject-matter experts.

Members of the criminal justice community receive this training at BCA facilities in St. Paul and Bemidji, and at criminal justice partner sites. Training is also offered via virtual and online formats to provide the largest outreach to Minnesota law enforcement agencies.

Business Shared Services Section

The Business Shared Services section provides services to all sections of the BCA including legal analysis, budget and fiscal services, contract and grant management, purchasing, communications support and data practices request processing.

OVERARCHING GOALS AND STRATEGIES

Provide comprehensive criminal justice information to authorized users for better decision making.

• Provide intuitive access to systems for relevant and meaningful data.

• Ensure data quality through continuous data, systems, and process analysis and improvement.

• Ensure the security and FBI compliance of BCA data and systems.

• Provide products and services to optimize reliability and customer value.

Designing and delivering relevant, contemporary and valued professional development opportunities for Minnesota’s criminal justice professionals

• Develop a plan on training delivery that incorporates in-person, hybrid, and distance learning models.

• Develop program for instructor development to enhance instructor skill and improve the quality of BCA training.

• Evaluate emerging criminal justice trends and ensure courses are offered in relevant areas. E.g., bias related training, ICAT, sexual assaults, etc.

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• Increase partnerships with external training entities and law enforcement associations including identification of subject matter experts to assist in building course offerings.

Delivering quality Forensic Science Services (FSS) by developing innovative processes and increased capacity

• Expand and simplify stakeholder access to data, services, and general information regarding BCA FSS capabilities.

• Assess and implement new technology and evidence processing schemes.

• Respond to the needs of stakeholders as they evolve due to external factors such as any new legislation, court ruling, crime trend, national mandate, or quality assurance situation.

Identify and investigate violent criminals, organized criminal enterprises, use of force incidents, exploitation of children and technology facilitated crimes

• Create and develop new Force Investigative Unit to include Sexual Assault investigations involving law enforcement officers and conflict of interest.

• Engaged partnerships with criminal justice stakeholders (federal, state, local and tribal) in the investigation that meet mutual goals (such as human trafficking, etc.).

• Leverage technology and investigative expertise.

• Continue to assess/evaluate section staffing levels to meet the investigative needs of our partners.

• Criminal information and operations section -Facilitate situational awareness of the homeland security threat picture for stakeholders and decision-makers.

• Increase the visibility of the Threat Liaison Officer (TLO) program by adding more classes each year and collecting more data.

• Facilitate situational awareness and training for places of worship in regard to threats.

Create a positive and inclusive workplace that values communication, wellness, and diversity.

• Expand and focus methods for recruiting skilled staff that are reflective of

Minnesotans ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Support employee development in alignment with the mission and vision of the

BCA to facilitate employee and organizational success.

• Retain employees to meet the business needs of the organization.

• Build on internal communication plans to improve awareness of BCA goals, activities, and strategic priorities.

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Build trust through communication, engagement and partnerships with diverse stakeholders and communities across Minnesota.

• Understand and define who the BCA’s community is (LE, CJAs, non-CJAs, general public, etc.) and determine outreach and engagement strategies.

• Be intentional about communications, including prioritizing the BCA website, using other platforms to have a greater external communications presence, branding and impact of our communications.

• Engage different communities to understand their perspectives and perception of the BCA. Get their input on how to engage with different communities to more effectively build trust.

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SECTION 3: AGENCY/ ORGANIZATION PLANNING

COMPREHENSIVE/MASTER PLAN

The BCA conducted an internal analysis of current services and future needs and has determined additional support was necessary for the southern part of the State. Internal analysis considered investigative and laboratory workload demand, accessibility of various BCA resources, and input from local criminal justice partners and city officials in the southern region. It was determined that Mankato would be the ideal location for the facility due to its central location and proximity to key law enforcement partners.

BCA Service Region Map

SITE SELECTION

RECS worked with the City of Mankato to develop a list of potential sites for the facility and the detailed evaluation of these sites is included in Section 5: Site Analysis and Selection.

The City of Mankato is located in the southern portion of the state approximately 90 minutes southwest of St. Paul and approximately 90 minutes west of Rochester. The State of Minnesota contacted the City of Mankato and received feedback on potential properties for consideration by the State for the new facility. The sites ranged from urban developed sites, undeveloped farmland, commercial properties and sites occupied by local government units.

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TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUTING (REMOTE WORK) PLAN

The BCA currently has a telework policy that allows for limited telework options. Due to the unique nature of the staff duties and responsibilities as well as the need to access equipment, telework is generally not appropriate.

Refer to Section 4-C for additional technology information requirements.

HISTORIC DOCUMENTATION

The project is not located within a historic district.

DISPOSAL OF STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS

The project does not involve the disposal or demolition of a State-owned building.

STAKEHOLDERS

State:

• Minnesota Department of Public Safety o State agency overseeing the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

• Minnesota Department of Administration - Real Estate and Construction Services RECS o State agency overseeing project development with funds awarded by the

State legislature.

o The Construction Services section of RECS is the State’s owner Owner’s

Representative for construction projects for State agencies.

• Minnesota Department of Labor and Industries – Construction Codes and Licensing

Division o The new building must comply with the Minnesota State Building Code requirements for new construction.

• University of Minnesota Center for Sustainable Design o The project must comply with the Minnesota Sustainable Building Guide.

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IMPACTS

Impacts on Operations, Budget, Facility and Staff

1. BCA Operations:

A new BCA facility located in the southern region of Minnesota will greatly enhance the BCA’s capabilities that will effectively assist peace officers in solving local crimes and apprehending criminals. The southern region of the state does not currently have a permanent office and laboratory facility and operates out of six field offices in Olmsted

County, Blue Earth County, Lyon County, Kandiyohi County, Douglas County and

Stearns County. A well designed and equipped regional office and laboratory facility will enable local law enforcement to more effectively provide investigative and laboratory services. These operations are all heavily facility dependent and will be greatly improved by a proper facility solution.

2. BCA Operational Budget:

A new facility will add operational costs associated with new construction, but the staff operating out of this facility are the same staff that reside in the six field offices in this region. Additional staffing needs are expected to be minimal at occupancy, but will grow as demand increases. Some of this cost will be offset as the field offices are no longer needed and shut down. See Appendix 6c for additional information.

3. BCA Facility and Staff:

As stated above, ,departmental staffing is not projected to grow when the facility is occupied, with the possible exception of 1-2 positions for facility management and maintenance depending on support plans that are yet to be determined.

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SECTION 4: PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Section 4.A – Architectural/ Engineering Program

Space Program

The Program for the BCA Mankato Regional Office was established through a series of interactive programming meetings with stakeholders from the BCA, the MN Department of

Administration (RECS) and with the Design Team. An initial questionnaire was send to the agency that established agency goals for initial staffing for the new facility and regional factors. From this questionnaire, a “working” program was developed that was used as the basis for the first round of programming meetings, this first round of programming occurred on April 18, 2021. The agenda for this programming meeting included interview sessions with key stakeholders along with live changes to the space program as a result of this feedback.

A follow up programming meeting occurred on April 29, 2021. The agenda for this meeting was to review the updated space needs program given feedback from the first round meeting on April 18, 2021. This followed a similar format to the first meeting with live changes being made during the session. The result of these meetings was a final space needs program that was distributed to the stakeholders and is included in this section of the

Predesign.

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Final Program Document – May, 2021

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CONCEPT DIAGRAM

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CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM NARRATIVE

Excavation and Site Demolition

Much of the site excavation and site preparation will be dependent on the site selected for the facility. With the preferred sites being considered, these will require site improvements that would include new access roads, utility connections, and site preparation depending on a geotechnical investigations.

Water Main

There are existing water mains adjacent to all the sites being considered, but they may need to be extended depending on the final site selected. It is anticipated that a building of this size will require an 8” water main in the public right-of-way and this 8” water main will be extended to the new building where it will split between domestic water needs and fire protection requirements.

Sanitary Sewer

Sanitary needs are expected to exist in the right-of-way adjacent to each of the sites being considered and from discussions with the City of Mankato, these should all be adequate to serve the new facility. It is anticipated that the new sanitary services for the building will be gravity fed to a new or existing manhole in the street.

Storm Sewer

All the sites being considered will need storm sewer design to collect roof drains and pavement surfaces. The storm sewer will be routed to a storm water management system or to an existing stormwater management system.

Stormwater Management

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is the governing unit for the stormwater management practices. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requires permanent stormwater management to meet their requirements if the amount of disturbed area will be 1.0 acre or more. The MPCA stormwater management rule need to meet the following standards:

• Rate Control – Proposed runoff shall not exceed existing 5.66 cubic feet per second for the 100-yr 24-hour storm event.

• Water Quality – 80% total suspended solids is required.

• Volume Control – 1” abstracted from the impervious areas on site.

The Minnesota B3 guidelines similar requirements to those of the MPCA. Guideline S.2

Stormwater Management outlines the performance criteria and states the more stringent of rules between itself and regulatory agencies shall govern.

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This guideline also states an operations and maintenance manual shall be prepared for all

BMPs and be recorded with the city.

The site disturbance for all the sites being considered will exceed 1 acre so stormwater management will be required. Considerations for stormwater management need to take into account various constraints on this site which include:

1. Geology;

2. Existing utility infrastructure;

3. Site use;

4. Proximity to existing bluff;

5. Pervious/impervious spaces;

6. Depth to bedrock;

7. Construction cost.

Analysis of these constraints will aid in selection of the appropriate on-site stormwater management systems.

As part of this project, the disturbed area will need to be collected and treated via stormwater management systems. Potential treatment systems consist of rain gardens or other infiltration basins, permanent retention ponds, pervious pavement and underground storage systems. The appropriate system will be dependent on the site constraints and budget.

Gas

It is expected that natural gas is near or adjacent to all the sites being considered.

Greater Minnesota Gas and CenterPoint Energy serve the greater Mankato area and the project team will need to coordinate specific project requirements once a final site is selected.

Erosion Control

Erosion and sediment control will be required wherever there is earth moving, trenching or selective site demolition. Temporary control will be required along all edges, slopes, catch basin inlets within and surrounding the construction area.

Perimeter erosion control will border the disturbed area. Erosion control will consist of catch basin inserts, silt fence, biologs or a combination of systems to prevent sedimentation of storm sewer, swales, and gutters.

An NPDES permit is required for construction projects that disturb one acre or more of land, or if the project is a part of a subdivision. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

(SWPPP) will be prepared as part of the construction document set. The application for the

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NPDES permit is prepared by the contractor and submitted to the Minnesota Pollution

Control Agency (MPCA). The contractor and owner both have to sign the permit and are accountable for the erosion and sediment control during construction. After the site is fully stabilized, a NOT (notice of termination) is submitted for the project.

LANDSCAPE PRE-DESIGN NARRATIVE

For purposes of this narrative, the landscape has been broken into several categories, each with a corresponding description identifying the elements and features contained within.

The site is located within ecological subsection of “Big Woods” per Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Ecological Classification System (ECS).; As required by the

Minnesota B3 guidelines, 25% of the project site area (excluding building footprint) should be planted using native species listed in the appropriate ecological class.

2007 State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources

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General Building Landscape

The General Building Landscape category includes the plantings immediately adjacent to the building. Planting beds and mowed turf are to be provided along the foundation of the building. Planting beds (shrubs, ornamental trees, perennials, and annuals) require planting soil mix, mulch, and metal landscape edging. All planting areas are to be irrigated, with the exception of native plants. Further study of the extents and type of irrigation to be used will be needed to ensure compliance with Minnesota B3 requirements.

Landscape lighting in these areas is not anticipated at this time.

General Site Landscape

The General Site Landscape category includes all site landscape not covered within other categories, including landscaping provided at parking areas, along sidewalks and walking paths, at key focal points, and throughout the remainder of the site in general. Landscape types in this category include planting beds, mowed turf areas, and native prairie plantings. Native prairie planting areas are to be seeded. Shade trees are to be provided at regular intervals along all site drives and parking lots. Shade trees and large conifers will be strategically located throughout the site to provide shade, visual interest, habitat, and for screening purposes. All planting areas, with the exception of native prairie plantings, are to be irrigated. Further study of the extents and type of irrigation to be used will be needed to ensure compliance with Minnesota B3 requirements.

A lighted monument sign will be located at the site entrance. Planting beds will be provided at the monument sign. All planting areas, with the exception of native prairie plantings, are to be irrigated.

2007 State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources

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Stormwater Amenity Landscape

Landscape associated with surface stormwater management features such as rain gardens, infiltration basins, and stormwater ponds are to be landscaped with a combination of planting beds, mowed turf, and native prairie plantings.

Sidewalks

Sidewalks will be provided throughout the site connecting the building to all parking lots.

Sidewalks will be constructed of concrete and will be a minimum of 5’ in width.

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DESIGN ALTERNATIVE/ OPTIONS

DESIGN ALTERNATIVE/ OPTIONS

Two primary concepts were explored – shown below. In Option A, a two story facility was contemplated with public spaces, administration, investigations, processing and evidence storage being located on the main level, with laboratory spaces being located on a second floor. The facility is an “L” shape that would allow for a private vehicle courtyard to screen evidence drop off and the evidence processing garages as well as provide a secure area for employee parking.

Option B organizes the building on one level and allows adjacencies with administration with investigations and allows Digital Media Evidence (DME) to be located adjacent to investigations. With this change, having the labs isolated on an upper level did not make sense and a one story facility was developed.

Through a series of design meetings, Option B was determined to fit the goals of the agency the best.

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Design Option A

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Design Option B

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STRUCTURAL NARRATIVE

Design Codes and Specifications

1. 2020 Minnesota State Building Code

2. Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures (ASCE 7-16)

3. Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete (ACE 318-14)

4. Specifications for Structural Steel Buildings (AISC 360-16)

5. Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (TMS 402/602-2016)

Foundation

Cast in place concrete spread footings. Soil correction unknown at this time. Deep foundations not anticipated. A Geotechnical investigation will need to be completed once a final site is selected.

First floor

Hot dipped, galvanized Composite metal deck on steel beams with 6” concrete/steel deck (4” concrete above deck, 2” deck). Floor assembly -1 hr fire rated. Steel beams shall have 1 hour spray applied fire resistance. Structural steel columns may be boxed in with metal studs and gyp sheathing to provide 1 hour resistance.

Roof framing

Light gauge metal trusses supported by first floor steel stud bearing walls to achieve gabled roof conditions. Exterior bearing walls to be brick/ stone face on 6” metal stud back-up wall or brick/ stone face on 8” CMU back-up wall. See envelope narrative for further description on wall assembly. No mechanical units other than make-up air units above the kitchen will be mounted on the roof.

Site Retaining walls

If needed as part of the site development, site retaining walls for either site circulation or landscaping will be accomplished with large-scale concrete blocks or cast-in-place concrete wall with drain tile at the back.

Special Inspections

Special inspections will be required per Chapter 17 of the 2020 Minnesota State Building

Code. This will include special inspections of new concrete and concrete reinforcing placement, masonry and masonry reinforcing placement, and structural steel fabrication, welding, and bolting.

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ENVELOPE NARRATIVE

Wall Assembly

The state design guideline requires the exterior wall assemblies to be designed for a 50 year service life and the superstructure (column/ beam/ floor system) be designed for a

75-year service life. We are recommending a CMU cavity wall system with a mixture of finished materials including:

• Aluminum Windows/ Storefront/ Curtainwall

• Masonry

• Stone

• Metal Panels

Roof Assembly

We are recommending a flat roof system that will be pitched to interior drains with integral overflow drains. The roof insulation will have an aged R-Value of R38 across the roof area in compliance with State Building Code requirements and B-3. It is expected that the roof will have a 30-year full system warranty.

Windows and Glazing

The building fenestration will be a combination of 4" Aluminum Storefront System (30%), and aluminum clad, wood windows (70%). Storefront will be utilized where larger expanses of glazing are preferred.

The following requirement should be considered for glazing; fixed fenestrations shall have a u-value of 0.36, and entrance doors 0.77 the solar heat gain requirement will be up to 0.40.

CLIMATE

ZONE

1 2 3 4 EXCEPT

MARINE

5 AND

MARINE 4

6 7 8

Vertical fenestration

U-factor

Fixed fenestration

0.50 0.50 0.46 0.38 0.38 0.36 0.29 0.29

Entrance doors 1.10 0.83 0.77 0.77 0.77 0.77 0.77 0.77

SHGC

SHGC 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.45 0.45

Skylights

U-factor 0.75 0.65 0.55 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50

SHGC 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.40 0.40 0.40 NR NR

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MECHANICAL NARRATIVE

General Requirements:

The design will meet the State of Minnesota B3 requirements and comply with the current versions of the following codes and standards:

• 2020 Minnesota Building Code

• 2020 Minnesota Mechanical Code

• 2020 Minnesota Fuel Gas Code

• 2020 Minnesota Fire Code

• 2015 Minnesota Plumbing Code

• 2020 Minnesota Energy Code

• Minnesota Sustainability Guidelines (B3)

• 2018 IECC – International Energy Conservation Code

• ASHRAE Standard 62.1 – Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

• ASHRAE Standard 135 – BACnet - A Data Communication Protocol for Building

Automation and Control Networks

• NFPA Code 13 – Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

• Safe Drinking Water Act

• Local Authorities having Jurisdiction

Exterior Design Conditions

Outdoor Ambient Temperature

Summer 88 DB, 72 WB

Winter - 15 DB

Interior Design Conditions

Temperature (°F) Humidity (RH)

Summer 74 DB+/-2 55-60%*

Winter 72 DB+/-2 20-30%*

Notes:

* The mechanical systems serving the lab areas will be provided with humidification and dehumidification capabilities. The humidity operating set point to be confirmed in design.

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Indoor Air Quality

1. Outdoor air Ventilation rates are determined by the “Ventilation Rate Procedure” as defined in Chapter 4 of the Minnesota Mechanical Code.

2. All air-handling units will be provided with MERV-8 2” pleated pre-filters and

MERV-13 4” final cartridge filters.

3. Noise levels from mechanical equipment shall not exceed a Noise Criteria level of

35 dBA in office and lab spaces.

Division 21 - Fire Suppression

A wet-type sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the facility for full coverage in accordance with all NFPA 13 requirements. A dry-type system shall be provided at all areas subject susceptible to damage by water such as evidence storage spaces. The dry system shall be connected to a Nitrogen Generator in lieu of standard air compressor.

Fire sprinkler main piping shall be schedule 40 black steel with cut-grooved couplings or schedule 10 steel pipe with roll grooved couplings. Fire sprinkler branch piping shall be schedule 10 steel pipe with roll grooved couplings. Sprinkler heads shall typically be semi-recessed for rooms with suspended ceilings, upright or sidewall for rooms without ceilings, and dry pendant type for areas subject to freezing. Provide concealed sprinkler heads in everywhere except staff and support spaces, such as:

• Mech and Elec Rooms

• Evidence Storage

• Vehicle Processing

• Loading Dock

• Back of House/Support Spaces

Division 22 - Plumbing

Domestic water piping shall be insulated with fiberglass insulation per the 2018 IECC.

Isolation valves at all main branch lines shall be provided to aid in maintenance of the distribution system. Recirculating branches (with thermostatic balancing valves) shall be installed within 25ft of all hot water fixtures. Piping systems shall be labeled at appropriate intervals.

Options to provide domestic hot water include redundant, gas-fired high efficiency condensing type water heaters or geothermal heat pump. The choice will be informed by prioritizing strategies to meet the building energy and carbon footprint targets. The main 105- 115oF hot water loop shall have an ASSE 1017 master mixing valve to mix down from 140oF

A duplex water softener system with brine tank shall be assumed.

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Plumbing fixtures provided for the project shall be commercial grade quality.

Faucets shall be institutional goosenecks.

Hot/Cold/Recirc Piping:

• 2” and smaller: ASTM B88, Type L, drawn copper tubing with wrought copper fittings and solder joints.

• 2-1/2” and larger: ASTM B88, Type L, drawn copper tubing with brazed joints.

Drain/Waste/Vent Piping

• Above Grade: Standard weight hubless cast iron piping or schedule 40 PVC.

• Below Grade: Schedule 40 PVC pipe below grade.

Division 23 – Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

The HVAC system proposed for the new building office area shall include the use of new centralized air handling units with hot water heating coils and chilled water-cooling coils. The air handler will be located in mechanical rooms. The air handling units will draw in outdoor air, mix it with return air, filter the air, heat or cool the air, and distribute the air via ductwork to building climate control zones. All new systems will be designed with full economizer capability. C02 sensors will reset outside minimum air flow rates at the air handling units. The air handling system will be provided with total heat recovery capability.

A centralized ground coupled heat pump system will produce hot water for heating and chilled water for cooling. The heat pump system is located in a mechanical room inside the building. Air handling systems serving the laboratory areas will be provided with humidification and dehumidification capabilities. Humidification will be provided with electric or gas-fired humidifiers subject to compliance with the B3 carbon emissions requirements.

The Air Handling system will be provided with variable air volume (VAV) boxes and hot water heating coils. The VAV boxes will modulate the quantity of heating or cooling provided to the zone as required to maintain space comfort, and will allow both heating and cooling to be available to each zone throughout the year.

Occupancy sensors will reset the VAV…