A&E Services, Sturgis Armory Add/Alt

The South Dakota Department of the Military (DOM) is soliciting Statements of Interest (SOI) from architectural and engineering firms for the Sturgis Armory Add/Alt project located in Sturgis, South Dakota. The procurement involves professional A/E services for a comprehensive renovation and expansion of an existing National Guard facility, encompassing 4,300 square feet of administrative, classroom, and unit supply spaces, with an additional 10,000 square feet featuring an auditorium, restrooms, locker rooms, and administrative spaces. Interested firms must submit electronic SOIs limited to 40 pages by 4:00 PM Mountain Time on July 3, 2025, to Cullen.Jorgensen@state.sd.us. The project requires firms to provide services across multiple design phases, including site investigation, design development, construction documents, bidding, construction, and closeout. Evaluation will be conducted by a technical review committee using 14 criteria totaling 295 points, with emphasis on project approach, team expertise, project management, technical competence, familiarity with National Guard facilities, and past performance. The selection process includes an initial shortlisting of firms, followed by interviews with a State Building Committee to determine the top candidate.

The project has specific requirements including LEED Silver Certification, full building commissioning, and integration of renewable energy and building automation systems. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the project is part of a larger National Guard complex with shared infrastructure, including utilities, access roads, and parking. The total project is estimated at $9.3 million, with a tentative project timeline anticipating A/E team selection in June 2025, programming in August 2025, and design phases throughout 2025-2026. Bidding is preliminarily scheduled to open in 2027, though this timeline is subject to change based on National Guard Bureau approvals and funding availability. The project will be located adjacent to a recently awarded National Guard Vehicle Maintenance Shop, requiring careful coordination of integrated systems and infrastructure.