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Minnesota Seeks Research and Analysis for 2024 Residential Energy Code Adoption

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is seeking a vendor to conduct a comprehensive research and analysis project to support the potential adoption of the 2024 model residential energy code, including Minnesota-specific amendments, for single one- and two-family dwellings. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division - Energy Conservation and Resiliency Specialist (Steve Shold) - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive research and analysis study (1 unit) on the 2024 model residential energy code and Minnesota amendments - Services include: - Assessment of impacts on indoor air quality, building durability, moisture management, code enforcement, enforceability, cost-benefit, and municipal liability - Collaboration with residential construction and building science practitioners - Development of a project workplan - Practitioner collaboration documentation - Impact analyses at 25%, 50%, and 75% completion stages - Recommendations to mitigate or eliminate negative impacts - Executive summary and comprehensive final report - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Engagement with industry practitioners is mandatory - Adherence to Minnesota statutes and state diversity/inclusion goals - Deliverables must address enforceability and municipal liability concerns - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) seeks proposals to conduct comprehensive research and analysis required to inform whether the commissioner should adopt all or part of the 2024 model residential energy code, including Minnesota amendments, relating to the construction of residential buildings (including single one- and two-family dwellings). The research will address impacts on indoor air quality, building durability, moisture management, energy code enforcement, enforceability, cost-benefit, and liability. The work must be completed in cooperation with practitioners in residential construction and building science, culminating in an affirmative recommendation. The final deliverable includes a comprehensive report with recommendations to mitigate or eliminate negative impacts of the code update.

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