RECS RFP Design Landscape Rehab at MHC

The Minnesota Department of Administration's Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS) is soliciting proposals for landscape architecture, architecture, electrical engineering, structural and civil engineering services to design landscape rehabilitation improvements at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. The project, identified as RECS Project #02HC0045, aims to enhance safety, accessibility, and security for visitors and employees through comprehensive site improvements. Specific deliverables include assessing existing site conditions, demolishing and replacing landscape elements, improving irrigation and signage, and developing planting and maintenance standards. Qualified firms must submit a comprehensive proposal that includes qualifications, fee structure, and various certifications by June 6, 2024, at 12:00 PM. Key evaluation criteria involve a 100-point scoring system, with 30 points allocated to the fee proposal and the remaining points focused on technical qualifications, project approach, and firm experience. A mandatory pre-registration deadline is set for May 17, 2024, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for May 20, 2024. The anticipated contract term runs from June 20, 2024, to June 19, 2026, with a potential three-year extension option.

The procurement offers preferential treatment for Targeted Group and Economically Disadvantaged businesses, which can receive a 12% preference, and veteran-owned small businesses may also qualify for a similar preference. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation requires firms to provide detailed documentation including certificates of insurance, non-collusion affidavits, workforce certifications, and confirmation of tax and vendor ID numbers. Respondents must disclose any foreign outsourcing and comply with various state policies related to nondiscrimination, lobbying, debarment, and equal pay certification. Although a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in redesigning and rehabilitating the Minnesota History Center's landscape. Interested firms must demonstrate robust technical capabilities across multiple engineering and architectural disciplines, with a focus on creating a safe, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing environment for the facility's visitors and employees.