SOI Document-EO.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE

MILITARY

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA

REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF INTEREST

The South Dakota Department of the Military is soliciting Statements of Interest from firms interested in providing professional Architectural and Engineering design services for the 466789 – Huron – Replace HVAC System project located at 1030 3rd Street SW, Huron, South Dakota 57350.

This project will involve site investigative, design development, and bidding services for replacing the drill floor air handling units, renovating an indoor air handler, and modifying the existing steam heat system. Required services will include Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. Additional services such as construction administration/inspection will be negotiated at a later date should the project proceed to the construction phase.

Estimated construction budget for the project is $175,000.00, but be advised that this number is subject to change.

Anticipated project timeline is as follows:

Schematic Design/Site Investigation Phase complete by April 2023

Design Development Phase complete by September 2023 Construction bids must be received by Mid September 2023

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 to meet the project requirements (10 pts);

2. Project teams specialized expertise, capabilities, and technical competence to meet the project requirements (10 pts);

3. Ability and proven history in handling special project constraints (Projects of Similar Scope, Time/Schedule, and Cost)

(10 pts).

4. Proposed project management techniques. (10 pts);

5. Proposed QA/QC process for development of construction plans and verifying owner requirements are met (10 pts);

6. Proven knowledge of all codes, National Guard Bureau Regulations, Standards, and Criteria and the ability to integrate such codes, regulations, standards, and criteria into the construction plans and technical specifications (10 pts);

7. Availability to the project locale (10 pts);

8. Familiarity with the project facility (5 pts);

9. Resources available to perform the work, including any specialized services and their roles within the project, within the specified time limits for the project. Resumes of team member’s professional accomplishments and experience with similar projects to be included. (10 pts);

10. Record of past performance, including price, schedule, and cost data from previous projects, quality of work, ability to meet schedules, cost control, and contract administration. All projects within the last 5 years with the Dept. of the Military must be included. (15 pts).

A technical review committee will select the firm based on the criteria shown. Interested firms shall submit an electronic copy via email to the Project Manager no later than 2:00 PM, MT, February 21, 2023. Questions may be directed to the Project Manager, Kyle Roe, telephone (605) 737-6605, email: kyle.j.roe2.nfg@army.mil. Thank you for your interest in this project, we look forward to working with you.

Certification Relating to Prohibited Entity For contractors, vendors, suppliers, or subcontractors who enter into a contract with the State of South Dakota by submitting a response to this solicitation or agreeing to contract with the State, the offeror certifies and agrees that the following information is correct:

The offeror, in preparing its response or offer or in considering proposals submitted from qualified, potential vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors, or in the solicitation, selection, or commercial treatment of any vendor, supplier, or subcontractor, is not an entity, regardless of its principal place of

DEPARTMENT OF THE

MILITARY

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA

business, that is ultimately owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a foreign national, a foreign parent entity, or foreign government from China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Cuba, or Venezuela, as defined by South Dakota Executive Order 2023-02. It is understood and agreed that, if this certification is false, such false certification will constitute grounds for the State to reject the response submitted by the offeror on this project and terminate any contract awarded based on the response. The successful offeror further agrees to provide immediate written notice to the contracting executive branch agency if during the term of the contract it no longer complies with this certification and agrees such noncompliance may be grounds for contract termination.

CULLEN B. JORGENSEN

Engineering Manager