RECS RFP Replace and Integrate Campus Wide Fire Al

The State of Minnesota, specifically the Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS) department, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering design and construction administration services for the Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH)-Minneapolis campus. The project, identified as RECS Project #75MP0111, seeks to replace and integrate the campus-wide fire alarm system, including sprinklers, alarms, and smoke alarms, connecting to the current Building 19 central alarming station and a secondary location. The project will serve the skilled nursing long-term care, adult day care, and domiciliary campus facility located at 5101 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, MN. Proposers must submit comprehensive qualifications demonstrating expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering design and construction administration, with a focus on fire alarm system integration. The RFP requires a detailed qualifications proposal, fee proposal, and various supporting documentation. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 2, 2024, and proposals are due by April 11, 2024, at 12:00 Noon CT. Evaluation will be based on a 100-point scale, with the contract anticipated to run from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2026, with a potential three-year extension.

The RFP includes preferences for targeted group businesses, economically disadvantaged businesses, and veteran-owned small businesses. Respondents must be registered in Minnesota and provide tax and vendor identification numbers, along with a certificate of insurance and a signed affidavit of non-collusion. The project may involve federal funding, which requires compliance with federal debarment and lobbying certifications. The total basic services fee is capped at $100,000, with no markup allowed on subconsultant fees and no additional reimbursable expenses permitted. Proposers must submit a comprehensive fee breakdown covering schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding, construction phase administration, and post-construction phase services. The state will award the contract to the best value responder, taking into account both qualifications and pricing. Potential proposers should carefully review all attached exhibits, including the campus map and detailed proposal requirements, to ensure full compliance with the RFP specifications.