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Office of the State Engineer 523 East Capitol Ave, Pierre, South Dakota 57501

605.773.3466 / boa.sd.gov/state-engineer

August 16, 2023

RE: REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF INTEREST

(LAKE HERMAN STATE PARK) WATERLINE - REPLACE CAT 5.11

DEPARTMENT OF GAME, FISH & PARKS

MADISON, SD

OSE# G2123--18X/ARPA

The State is looking for firms interested in providing professional engineering services for the project referenced above. The project scope will involve the design, bid and construction for (Lake Herman State Park) Waterline -Replace CAT 5.11, Department of Game, Fish & Parks, Madison, SD, OSE# G2123--18X/ARPA.

Replace approximately 2 miles of waterlines within the park. Install curb stop isolation valves and frost free hydrants. Replace existing dump station towers with frost free towers.

The construction budget for the project is $310,000.00, but be advised that this number is subject to change. The project will need to be designed and ready for bid advertisement by the 12/15/23. Construction is anticipated to occur spring or fall of 2024.

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, and technical competence as demonstrated by the team's capabilities, proposed approach and methodology to meet the project requirements. (30%)

2. Resources available to perform the work, including any specialized services, within the specified time limits for the project. Include resumes of all personnel, including sub-consultants who will be assigned to this project for the entire duration. Include information on length of time team members have worked with their firms. (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. Include information on pre-bid cost estimating accuracy over the last 2 years. (15%)

4. Availability to project locale. (5%)

5. Familiarity with project locale. (5%)

6. Proposed project management techniques. (10%)

7. Ability and project history in handling special project constraints. Include information on creative methods and ideas for keeping projects within budget during the recent high bid environment. (10%)

A technical review committee will select the firm based on the criteria shown. The committee respectfully requests that statements of interest be limited to 5 pages or less. This is not a requirement; merely a request.

Copies of the statement of interest must be submitted by 3:00 PM CT on August 25, 2023. Please send an electronic copy to:

Steven Palmer Office of the State Engineer Joe Foss Building 523 E. Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-3182 Phone: 605.773.5342 E-mail: steven.palmer@state.sd.us

Firms wanting additional site/project information should contact the OSE Project Engineer, Steven Palmer.

To schedule a site visit contact John Weeldreyer, John.Weeldreyer@state.sd.us, 605.773.4619. Thank you for your interest in this project; we look forward to working with you.

Respectfully, Stacy Watters, PE State Engineer

CC: Steven Palmer, OSE, steven.palmer@state.sd.us Ryan Tobin, GFP, ryan.tobin@state.sd.us John Weeldreyer, GFP, John.Weeldreyer@state.sd.us mailto:steven.palmer@state.sd.us mailto:ryan.tobin@state.sd.us mailto:John.Weeldreyer@state.sd.us