SOI Document.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE

MILITARY

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA

May 16, 2025

RE: REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF INTEREST

Sturgis Armory Add/Alt Sturgis, SD

CFMO# 467050

South Dakota (SD) Department of the Military (DOM) is soliciting Statements of Interest from firms interested in providing professional Architectural and/or Engineering (AE) services for the above referenced project. Services may include Planning and Programming Design Charrette (PPDC) phase, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding, Construction, and Closeout phase services.

This project is adjacent to the recently awarded National Guard (NG) Vehicle Maintenance Shop (VMS) – Sturgis project.

The two projects will create a single complex for the NG in Sturgis. Sturgis Armory Add/Alt project will require direct integration of utilities, access roads, parking, motor vehicle storage, and other project aspects with the NG VMS – Sturgis project.

The primary facility will include renovation of 4,300 SF of existing administrative, classroom, and unit supply spaces along with an addition of 10,000 SF featuring an auditorium, restroom/locker room, and administrative spaces. Supporting facilities and infrastructure will include utilities, access road, paved parking, sidewalks, security lighting, government vehicle parking, refuse collection facility, security fencing, landscaping, and monument facility sign. Key features of the facility shall include reliable low maintenance systems, with ease of access to facility infrastructure, renewable energy integration, building automation system, and IT infrastructure. This project is required to meet or exceed the requirements of US Green Building Council LEED Silver Certification and will include full building Commissioning.

Services to be provided include:

Programming Phase – Planning and Programming Design Charrette (PPDC) Site Investigation Design Development Design Commissioning Construction Administration Construction Commissioning

AE teams shall include and identify, but not limited to, the following services: Topographic Surveying, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fire & Emergency Protection Engineering, Designated LEED Professional, Full Building Commissioning Agent(s), etc. The construction budget for the project is estimated at $9.3 million.

Anticipated project timeline is as follows:

AE Team Selection & Services Agreement June 2025 Programming Phase August 2025 Design Charrette/Site Investigation Phase Start September 2025 30% Design Due November 2025 60% Design Due TBD 2026 90% Design Due TBD 2026 Construction Documents TBD 2026 Bidding Opening TBD 2027

Note: Schedule is subject to change based on NGB approvals, available funding, or other circumstances.

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 to closeout to meet the project requirements. (20 pts);

2. Project teams specialized expertise, capabilities, and technical competence to meet the project requirements within each phase of work to be provided. (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 final 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 and the ability to integrate such codes, regulations, standards, criteria, and guides into each phase of work with extra emphasis on construction plans and technical specifications. (30 pts);

7. QA/QC process for each phase of services with extra emphasis on QA/QC for the development of construction plans and specifications to ensure accuracy and completeness along with verification that owner requirements are met. (30 pts);

8. Ability to integrate project commissioning and commissioning requirements into the design and construction of a project. (20 pts);

9. Availability of identified AE Team Project Manager to the project locale. (20 pts);

10. AE Teams familiarity with designing Army National Guard Facilities. (20 pts);

11. Firms’ policy when errors and/or omissions are found in the design, when it is not value added to the state. (20 pts);

12. Resources available to perform the work, including any specialized services and their roles within the project. Include resumes of each team member’s professional accomplishments and experience with National Guard MILCON projects to be clearly depicted. (20 pts);

13. Record of past performance for designs including final AE estimate of probable costs, bid price, number of change orders, final project cost, initial project schedule versus actual substantial and final completion dates, and cost data from previous projects of similar scope and total cost. (30 pts).

14. Record of all projects AE Team has conducted with the Dept. of the Military over the past 5 years. (20pts).

A technical review committee will review all submissions and select a shortlist of firms based on the criteria shown. Short listed firms will be interviewed by a State Building Committee, which will select the top firm based on a combination of the submitted Statement of Interest and interview.

The review committee respectfully requests that statements of interest be limited to 40 pages or less. Interested firms shall submit an electronic copy via email no later than 4:00 PM, MT, May 30, 2025. Questions and submission of shall be directed to the Cullen.Jorgensen@state.sd.us. Thank you for your interest in this project, we look forward to working with you.

Respectfully, Cullen Jorgensen Engineering Manager mailto:Cullen.Jorgensen@state.sd.us