A&E Services, Chilled Water Utility Upgrade

South Dakota State University in Brookings is soliciting Statements of Interest from qualified engineering firms to provide professional design services for a Chilled Water Utility Upgrade project (OSE# R0326-24X/DEL). The procurement encompasses full design, construction documentation, bidding assistance, and construction administration services for converting existing 8-inch to 12-inch chilled water piping infrastructure. The project timeline indicates bidding will occur in spring 2026 with construction commencing in May 2026. Interested firms must submit their Statements of Interest electronically by 3:00 PM on February 27th, 2026, to Cory Coners, Project Manager, at cory.coners@sdstate.edu or (605) 688-4136. The university requests submissions be limited to twenty pages, though this is not mandatory. Evaluation will be conducted by a technical review committee using three weighted criteria: specialized expertise, capabilities, and experience in similar work or facilities demonstrating technical competence, proposed approach, and methodology (40% weight); resources available to perform the work, including any specialized services (30% weight); and proposed project management techniques (30% weight). Minimum submission requirements include demonstration of expertise related to this project type, team capabilities, and the proposed approach and methodology.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations eligible to respond, nor does it reference disadvantaged enterprise requirements or restrictions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the opportunity documentation. The procurement does not specify pricing information, contract award amounts, or funding sources. There is no mention of site visits, formal bidders' conferences, or opportunities for prospective respondents to submit written questions prior to the submission deadline. Firms interested in this opportunity should contact the project manager directly for any additional project information or clarification regarding the scope of services.