REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF INTEREST.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE

MILITARY

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA

April 8, 2026

RE: REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF INTEREST

National Guard Readiness Center - Mitchell Mitchell, SD

PN# 460138

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 a new 72,500 square foot Readiness Center consisting of administrative space, classrooms, physical fitness room, assembly hall, latrines and showers, storage, supply rooms, etc. The construction budget for the project is $62.9 million.

Services to be provided include:

• Planning and Programming Design Charrette & Programming Phase

• Design Development (Later Date)

• Construction Administration (Later Date)

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

• Geotechnical Engineer

• Civil Engineer

• Architect

• Structural Engineer

• Mechanical Engineer

• Electrical Engineer

• Fire & Emergency Protection Engineer

• Certified Estimator (CPE or CEP)

Anticipated project timeline is as follows:

• AE Team Selection May 2026

• Programming Phase Due November 2026

• Design Authority from NGB TBD

• 30% Design Due TBD

• 60% Design Due TBD

• 90% Design Due TBD

• Construction Documents TBD

• Bidding Opening TBD

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

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 programming 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. AE Teams experience with aiding in the development of a 1390/91 MILCON programming document and accompanying probable construction cost estimate. (20 pts)

6. Proven knowledge of all State of South Dakota adopted codes, National Guard Bureau Regulations, Standards, Unified

Facility Criteria, and other guides. (15 pts)

7. Demonstrated ability to integrate codes, regulations, standards, criteria, and guides into each phase of work with extra emphasis on integration into construction plans and technical specifications. (15 pts)

8. Detailed QA/QC process for development of project documents to ensure accuracy and completeness along with verification that owner requirements are met (30 pts)

9. 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? (20 pts)

10. Ability to integrate sustainable design and construction aspects into the project (20 pts)

11. Availability of designated AE Team’s Project Manager to the project locale (20 pts)

12. AE Team’s familiarity with the Army National Guard facility (20 pts)

13. Resources available to perform the work, including any specialized services, and their roles within the project. (20 pts)

a. Include resumes of team members.

b. Include professional accomplishments of similar projects

c. Include experience with Army National Guard MILCON projects

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

14. Record of past performance for design of similar scope and total cost. (30 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

15. Record 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 a shortlist of firms. Shortlisted firms will be interviewed by a State Building Committee, which will select the firm best fit for the project. The technical review committee respectfully requests that statements of interest be limited to 30 pages or less. Interested firms shall submit an electronic copy via email to the Project Manager no later than 4:00 PM, MT, April 24, 2026. Questions and submittals may be directed to Cullen.Jorgensen@state.sd.us. Thank you for your interest in this project, we look forward to seeing your submission.

Respectfully, Cullen Jorgensen Engineering Manager