Opportunity
Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018347
Special Inspections and Construction Material Testing for Behavioral Health Facility Expansion at Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
Posted
May 09, 2026
Respond By
June 17, 2026
Identifier
2000018347
NAICS
541380
This opportunity seeks licensed professional firms to provide special inspections and construction material testing for a major behavioral health care expansion at the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center (AMRTC) in Minnesota. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Administration, Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS) - Project involves the Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) campus - Products/Services Requested: - Professional Special Inspections and Construction Material Testing services - Includes soil condition testing, proof roll observations, concrete testing, window testing, steel reinforcing and welded steel inspections - Covers demolition, site preparation, storm water retention ponds, building pad preparation, service and access road preparation, and site utilities - One line item for "SPECIAL TESTING" (part number 55AK0054) - Contractor will serve as Owner’s Independent Testing Agent (ITA) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Minnesota State Building Code and diversity/inclusion procurement programs - Mandatory virtual pre-bid meetings and multi-factor authentication for portal access - Submission of fee proposal, qualifications, and compliance documents (e.g., workforce and equal pay declarations, lobbying certification, affidavit of noncollusion) - Project Details: - New 50-bed behavioral health treatment facility (Miller Building) - Project budget is $60 million, delivered via Construction Manager At-Risk (Knutson Construction) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified professional firms - Key Locations: - Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center, Anoka, MN (primary place of performance) - DCT Operations Support Services, MN Dept of Human Services, Fergus Falls, MN (delivery location)
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Minnesota Department of Administration, Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS). It seeks a licensed Professional Special Inspections and Construction Material Testing services contractor for a new Behavioral Health Care Expansion at an existing Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) campus in Anoka, Minnesota. The selected contractor will serve as the Owner's Independent Testing Agent (ITA). The contract term is anticipated from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, with an option to extend for an additional three years. The solicitation includes mandatory virtual meetings and requires submission of various exhibits including fee proposal and qualifications.