RFP_MR_Study_15949_Addendum_02.pdf
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This document is Addendum #2 to a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Minnesota Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS) division for a third-party mechanical and electrical engineering review of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Lab Mechanical Infrastructure Project. The selected firm will review the design and construction documentation, participate in weekly meetings, review project submittals, provide bi-weekly progress reports, and submit a final study report with findings and recommendations. The project goals to be evaluated include resolving exhaust issues, investigating whistling/noisy hoods, reviewing the new differential pressure system, ensuring the project meets energy savings goals, evaluating the need for third-party commissioning, and addressing other challenges as they arise. The RFP response due date has been extended to August 12, 2024.
The document also includes an attachment with the final report from the previous retro-commissioning phase of the project. Pricing terms, set-asides, incumbents, funding sources, and other financial details are not provided in this addendum.
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| RFP_MR_Study_15949_Addendum_01.pdf | ||
| RFP_MR_Study_15949_Exhibit_B.docx | DOCX document | |
| RECS_RFP_Third_Party_M_E_Engineering_Review_at_MDA.pdf | ||
| RFP_MR_Study_15949.pdf | ||
| RFP_MR_Study_15949_Exhibit_C.docx | DOCX document | |
| FINAL_RCx_Rpt_Dec2016.pdf |
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REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
309 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Ave St. Paul, Minnesota 55155
Voice: (651) 201.2550
TTY: (800) 627.3529
FAX: (651) 215.6245
http://mn.gov/admin/
Addendum #2
Date: July 24, 2024
Request for Proposal: RECS RFP Third Party M/E Engineering Review at MDA/MDH Lab Building RECS Project Number: 02LB0031 Event ID: 2000015949
Subject: Mandatory Site Meeting Attendees, Scope Clarifications, Attachments, & Date Changes
Mandatory Site Meeting Attendees:
• Lonnie Vandekamp, Dunham Associates
• John Nordstrom, Emanuelson Podas
• Sarah Marvel, Michaud Cooley
• Sarah Davis, KFI Engineers
• Randy Christensen, KFI Engineers
• Matt Armstead, Ericksen Ellison Associates
• Sam Edelstein, HGA
• Kevin Lynn, HGA
Scope Clarifications:
The selected design consultant firm will:
• Reviewing the design and construction documentation to familiarize themselves with the project scope and status
• Participate in up to 3 meetings a week throughout the duration of their contract and perform additional site visits as needed to verify building conditions. Schedule meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Review RFIs, submittals, TAB reports, addendums, and other incoming construction documentation as it is received by the project team and provide input
• Submit bi-weekly written reports on their observations and progress
• Submit a final study report with findings & recommendations
• The selected design team will have experience with the design/commissioning of lab mechanical systems http://mn.gov/admin/ http://mn.gov/admin/
Project Goals to be Evaluated in Study Report
• Evaluate solutions to resolve common exhaust issues and achieve static pressure requirements
• Investigate whistling/noisy hoods
• Review new differential pressure system between offices and labs.
• This system was previously TSI and is now Accutrol/CRC. Previous Phoenix hood controls had an occupancy features that would throttle down valves when not in use. This feature is not present on the new Accutrol controls. Currently these new controls rely on manual closure of sashes when not in use. This may be causing strain on the main exhaust system. Review & confirm.
• Ensure project is meeting energy savings goals
• Review State’s commissioning progress, advise if third party commissioning is required and if so, recommend the scope of work
• Evaluate booster fan solution in L-204 Metals Lab
• Investigate humidity concerns in L216/L217 Seed Grinding & Storage Rooms
• Review temperature swings/variations throughout the building
• Investigate nuisance alarms
• Other challenges as they arise
Project Schedule Changes in Exhibit A:
Project Schedule (tentative):
• June July 2024: RFP Posted
• July/August August/September 2024: Bidding & Award
• September 2024-December 2024 January 2025: Project Duration
Attachment:
Final Report for MDA/MDH Laboratory Building Retro-Commissioning Phase 1 – Investigation Final Report dated December 2016 (Attachment 1 - available in SWIFT).
The report can also be viewed by following this link:
https://mnadmin.sharefile.com/public/share/web-s1824de7c78aa4978a48a0d59f5135f3c
RFP date changes to Q&A deadlines:
Questions are due: Friday, July 26, Monday, July 29, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. CT
RECS will provide answers by: Wednesday, July 31, Friday, August 2, 2024 by 3:00 p.m. CT
RFP response due date and time: Monday, August 12, 2024 by 12:00 Noon CT
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