Opportunity
Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018310
Pre-design Study for Heating and Cooling Plant Replacement at MCF-Shakopee
Posted
May 01, 2026
Respond By
June 08, 2026
Identifier
2000018310
NAICS
541330
The Minnesota Department of Administration, Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS), is seeking qualified mechanical engineering consultants to conduct a pre-design study for replacing the existing boiler and heating system with a Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) system at the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) Shakopee campus in Shakopee, MN. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Administration, Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS) - Project Scope: - Pre-design study for heating and cooling plant replacement at MCF-Shakopee - Focus on replacing existing boilers and heating system with a GSHP system - Includes evaluation of plant-side upgrades (boiler and chiller), building automation system upgrades, and limited piping changes - Requires lifecycle cost analysis, system performance evaluation, hazmat assessment, and capital cost estimates - Deliverables include both printed and electronic documents - Products/Services Requested: - Mechanical engineering pre-design services (1 unit) - Predesign study for heating and cooling plants (Part number: 78SH0060, Quantity: 1) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Respondents must have experience with at least two projects involving ground source heat pumps or energy-efficient cooling systems designed and constructed within the last ten years - Compliance with sustainability standards: B3, SB2030, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and OBBBA - Mandatory site visit required - Professional cost estimator must be included on the team - No commissioning provider will be engaged during pre-design - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product brands are named; opportunity is open to qualified engineering consultants - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Minnesota Correctional Facility-Shakopee, 1010 6th Ave W, Shakopee, MN 55379 - Contract Term: - Anticipated contract term is two years with an option to extend for up to three additional years
Description
The State of Minnesota is requesting proposals for mechanical engineering services to conduct a pre-design study for replacing the existing boiler and heating system with a Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) system at the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) Shakopee campus. The project aims to significantly reduce utility costs, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and comply with sustainability standards including B3, SB2030, the 2023 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and 2025 OBBBA. The pre-design will evaluate the most feasible and cost-effective approach to meet these goals. The solicitation includes a mandatory site visit and requires submission of various exhibits and certifications.