Opportunity
Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018451
Design Services for Deferred Maintenance at Oak Park Heights Correctional Facility
Posted
June 23, 2026
Respond By
July 30, 2026
Identifier
2000018451
NAICS
541310, 541330, 541350, 238220, 238290
The Minnesota Department of Administration, Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS), is seeking proposals for comprehensive architectural, mechanical, and electrical engineering design services to address deferred maintenance at the Oak Park Heights Correctional Facility in Stillwater, MN. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Administration, Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS) - Minnesota Correctional Facility, Oak Park Heights - OEMs and Equipment Referenced: - Trane (chillers) - Marley (cooling towers) - A.O. Smith (hot water boilers) - Aurora (pumps) - Bell & Gossett (pumps) - Products and Services Requested: - Full design services for deferred maintenance projects, including: - Remodeling inmate showers (complete upgrades to finishes, piping, fixtures, and lighting) - Mechanical system upgrades (replacement of 53 VAV boxes, installation of variable frequency drives on air handling units) - Replacement of domestic hot water and recirculation piping (thousands of feet of new copper or stainless steel piping with isolation valves) - Staff phone system replacement (new phone switch and handsets) - Firing range trolley and control system upgrades - Asset preservation projects such as tuck pointing, caulking, and roof evaluation - Equipment and systems from Trane, Marley, A.O. Smith, Aurora, and Bell & Gossett are specifically referenced in technical exhibits - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory site visit for all respondents - Emphasis on diversity and inclusion, with preference for Minnesota-based small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and persons with substantial physical disabilities - Compliance with state certifications and declarations (workforce, equal pay, lobbying, noncollusion, insurance) - Project costs for individual components range from approximately $172,000 to $1.4 million, with piping replacement estimated at $439,666 - Anticipated contract term is two years, with an option to extend up to a total of five years
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Minnesota Department of Administration, Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS). It seeks full architectural, mechanical, and electrical engineering design services to prepare design documents for deferred maintenance projects at the Oak Park Heights Facility located in Stillwater, Minnesota. The contract term is anticipated from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2028, with an option to extend for an additional three years. The solicitation includes mandatory site visits and requires submission of various exhibits and certifications as part of the proposal.