Event Description Addendum #1 has been posted and ready for review. Includes meeting attendees, Q&A, and supporting documents

RECS Project #78SH0060 - RFP for a qualified mechanical engineering consultants to prepare a comprehensive pre-design study evaluating replacement of the existing boiler and heating system with a Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) system at the MCF-Shakopee campus. The purpose of this pre-design is to determine the most feasible and cost-effective approach to reducing long-term utility costs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and meeting statutory sustainability requirements including B3, SB2030, and the applicable provisions of the 2023 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and 2025 OBBBA, MCF-Shakopee, Shakopee, MN. See attached RFP for additional details.

General Comments

- See attached RFP, Application for Facility Access, Exhibit A1-A8, Exhibit B and Exhibit C documents

Complete the following Exhibits:

Exhibit B - Fee Proposal Exhibit C - Qualifications Proposal Exhibit E & E1 - Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration Exhibit F - Certification Regarding Lobbying Exhibit I - Affidavit of Noncollusion If applicable: Exhibit M - Veteran-Owned/Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Preference Form If applicable: Exhibit O – Resident Vendor Form

- Addendum #1 posted 05/27/2026

General Questions Question Response Do you agree with performing work as described in Exhibit A - Scope of Work?

Yes

Response Comments

Complete and attach Exhibit B - Fee Proposal

A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.

Response Comments

Complete and attach Exhibit C - Qualification's Proposal

Event Details

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Administration Department Contact: Hicks,Samantha Phone: 651/201-2389

Email: Samantha.Hicks@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0211-2000018310 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name RECS RFP Predesign Heating & Cooling Plants MCF-Sh Start Time Finish Time 05/01/2026 08:00:00 06/08/2026 12:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

In order to participate in this event YOU MUST BE REGISTERED as either a bidder or a supplier.

Question Response

A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.

Response Comments

Complete and attach Exhibit E & E1 - Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration Page

A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.

Response Comments

Complete and attach Exhibit F - Certification Regarding Lobbying

A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.

Response Comments

Complete and attach Exhibit I - Affidavit of Noncollusion

A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.

Response Comments

If applicable, complete and attach Exhibit M - Veteran Owned Preference Form

A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Administration Department Contact: Hicks,Samantha Phone: 651/201-2389

Email: Samantha.Hicks@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0211-2000018310 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name RECS RFP Predesign Heating & Cooling Plants MCF-Sh Start Time Finish Time 05/01/2026 08:00:00 06/08/2026 12:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Response Comments

If applicable, complete and attach Exhibit O - Resident Vendor Form

A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.

Response Comments

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Is your business based in Minnesota and considered small according to the OSP small business size standards? The link below provides size standard requirements. Please note (all web addresses can be copied and pasted into a web browser for further review) https://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/size

And:

Is your business a for-profit business that is majority owned, operated and controlled by:

• a racial minority,

• a woman,

• a person with a substantial physical disability,

• a veteran or service-disabled veteran, or is your business

• located in, or the owner lives in, an economically disadvantaged county?

http://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/ed/co unties )

If your company meets these basic criteria, it may be eligible for certification in the state’s Small Business Procurement Program. For more information on eligibility requirements please visit https://sbcp.mn.gov/. You can also contact the Office of Equity in Procurement at Procurement.Equity@state.mn.us or 651-201-2402 for further information.

• Do you believe your company meets the criteria listed above?

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Administration Department Contact: Hicks,Samantha Phone: 651/201-2389

Email: Samantha.Hicks@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0211-2000018310 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name RECS RFP Predesign Heating & Cooling Plants MCF-Sh Start Time Finish Time 05/01/2026 08:00:00 06/08/2026 12:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

• Your response to this question is for informational purposes only. If you select YES, and are not certified, a member of the Office of Equity in Procurement will contact you to provide additional information regarding the State’s Small Business Procurement Program. (Responders must select Yes or No to continue submitting their response.)

Yes

Response Comments

Do you accept the Terms and Conditions set forth in the sample contract? If no, detail all exceptions.

Yes

Response Comments

If awarded, will you provide proof of insurance in the amounts outlined in the attached RFP? If no, detail those exceptions.

Yes

Response Comments

Name, Title, e-mail and phone number of individual who prepared the response.

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Administration Department Contact: Hicks,Samantha Phone: 651/201-2389

Email: Samantha.Hicks@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0211-2000018310 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name RECS RFP Predesign Heating & Cooling Plants MCF-Sh Start Time Finish Time 05/01/2026 08:00:00 06/08/2026 12:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Response Comments

Name, Title, e-mail and Phone number of individual authorized to contractually obligate company.

Response Comments

By selecting the Yes button, you are officially approving the document and indicating you are authorized to submit this document on behalf of your entity or organization.

Yes

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Administration Department Contact: Hicks,Samantha Phone: 651/201-2389

Email: Samantha.Hicks@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0211-2000018310 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name RECS RFP Predesign Heating & Cooling Plants MCF-Sh Start Time Finish Time 05/01/2026 08:00:00 06/08/2026 12:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Line Details Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: EACH Bid Qty: 1

Reserve Price: No

Description: 78SH0060 PREDESIGN HEAT COOL PLANTS

Question Response What is the price per unit?

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Administration Department Contact: Hicks,Samantha Phone: 651/201-2389

Email: Samantha.Hicks@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0211-2000018310 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name RECS RFP Predesign Heating & Cooling Plants MCF-Sh Start Time Finish Time 05/01/2026 08:00:00 06/08/2026 12:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Bidder Information Firm Name:

Name: Signature: Date:

Phone #: Fax #:

Street Address:

City & State: Zip Code:

Email:

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Administration Department Contact: Hicks,Samantha Phone: 651/201-2389

Email: Samantha.Hicks@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0211-2000018310 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name RECS RFP Predesign Heating & Cooling Plants MCF-Sh Start Time Finish Time 05/01/2026 08:00:00 06/08/2026 12:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: EACH Description: 78SH0060 PREDESIGN HEAT COOL PLANTS

Item Specifications

Manufacturer:

Mfg Item ID:

Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:

Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:

Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:

Item Size: Item Color:

Shipping Information

Schedule: 1 Ship To: MCF-SHAKOPEE

1010 WEST SIXTH AVE

SHAKOPEE MN 55379-2213

United States

Quantity: 1 Due Date: 06/13/2026 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Administration Department Contact: Hicks,Samantha Phone: 651/201-2389

Email: Samantha.Hicks@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0211-2000018310 Sell RFx 8 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name RECS RFP Predesign Heating & Cooling Plants MCF-Sh Start Time Finish Time 05/01/2026 08:00:00 06/08/2026 12:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Appendix B - Terms & Conditions

1. Please review the attached Terms and Conditions attached to the event.

Last Updated: 12/24/2018

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Administration Department Contact: Hicks,Samantha Phone: 651/201-2389

Email: Samantha.Hicks@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0211-2000018310 Sell RFx 9 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name RECS RFP Predesign Heating & Cooling Plants MCF-Sh Start Time Finish Time 05/01/2026 08:00:00 06/08/2026 12:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No