SOI Document.docx

605.773.3466 / http://boa.sd.gov/state-engineer Office of the State Engineer 523 East Capitol Ave. Pierre, South Dakota 57501

March 2, 2023

RE: Request for STatement of INterest

DSU-ARL

Dakota State University madison, SOUTH DAKOTA OSE# r0422--02x The State is looking for firms interested in providing professional Site Investigation and Special Inspection services for the project referenced above. The project scope will involve the design, bid and construction for DSU-ARL at the Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota, OSE# r0422--02X.

The scope is for site investigation including site preparation, paving, and foundation recommendations for a secure research facility located in Sioux Falls, SD. The scope also includes special inspections for site utilities, site paving, building foundation and structure. These structural systems may include, but are not limited to, reinforce concrete, structural steel, composite slab, metal deck, and mass timber. Foundations are anticipated to be spread footings with an approximate column load of 400 kips. See enclosed boring location map. Construction is anticipated to occur May 2023 through June 2025

The proposed facility will be approximately 80,000 to 120,000 square feet and is anticipated to be certified for a Green Globes Two-Globe rating. The delivery method is Construction Manager at Risk. The selected firm must document American ownership of company. All employees working on the project will require documentation of American citizenship.

Firms desiring to be considered for providing professional services for this project should send a statement of interest that outlines qualifications and experience for this project. Statements of Interest should at a minimum include the following:

1. Specialized expertise, capabilities, experience in site investigation and construction testing for secure facilities, and technical competence as demonstrated by the team's capabilities, proposed approach and methodology to meet the project requirements. (25%)

2. Resources available to perform the work, including any specialized services, within the specified time limits for the project. (25%)

3. Record of past performance, including price and cost data from previous projects, quality of work, ability to meet schedules, cost control, and contract administration. (5%)

4. Availability to project locale. (25%)

5. Familiarity with project locale. (10%)

6. Proposed project management techniques. (5%)

7. Ability and project history in handling special project constraints. (5%) A technical review committee will select the firm based on the criteria shown. The committee respectfully requests that statements of interest be limited to 25 pages or less. This is not a requirement; merely a request.

In a separate sealed envelope, provide a cost proposal for site investigation with your SOI sent to the Office of the State Engineer. Only the cost proposal of the selected firm will be opened, sealed cost proposals from unselected firms will be destroyed.

Copies of the statement of interest must be submitted by 3:00PM CT on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Please send recyclable hard copies and electronic copies (media or e-mail attachment) as quantified to each of the following:

Firms wanting additional site/project information should contact the OSE Project Engineer, Jennifer Walz. To schedule a site visit contact Corey Braskamp. Thank you for your interest in this project; we look forward to working with you.

Respectfully, Stacy Watters, PE State Engineer

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*Exhibit showing boring locations*

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