RECS RFP Geotechnical Services for Miller Building

The Minnesota Department of Administration's Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS) is soliciting geotechnical engineering services for the Miller Building project at the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center (AMRTC) in Anoka County, Minnesota. The procurement involves comprehensive geotechnical services to determine soil and underground conditions for a new 65,000 square foot building and 40,000 square foot renovation, including site work such as parking lots, utilities, and stormwater infrastructure. Required deliverables include a detailed geotechnical report, Phase I environmental assessment, and wetland delineation during the design development phase. Respondents must submit a qualifications proposal demonstrating relevant experience, key personnel qualifications, project methodology, and a detailed fee proposal. Evaluation criteria will be based on a 100-point scale, emphasizing key personnel, relevant experience, methodology, and pricing. Critical procurement dates include a mandatory virtual pre-registration meeting on October 29-30, 2024, with proposal questions due by November 13, 2024, and final proposals due by November 19, 2024, 12:00 Noon CT. The initial contract term is anticipated from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2026, with potential for a three-year extension.

The procurement appears to have several set-aside and preference provisions, including a Veteran-Owned/Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Preference and potential eligibility under the state's Small Business Procurement Program. Respondents must provide various certifications, including a Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration, Certification Regarding Lobbying, and Affidavit of Noncollusion. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the fee proposal must include basic services, additional services, and reimbursable expenses, with a $300 cap on reimbursable expenses and no markup allowed on subconsultant fees. The project is a prevailing wage contract, and consultants must demonstrate compliance with state contracting requirements, including insurance provisions and non-discrimination standards. Although no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the geotechnical services suggests this is a new project requiring specialized engineering expertise for the AMRTC facility's expansion and renovation efforts.