Hennepin Supplier Systems #PFP0000554

Forensic Science Laboratory operational and space-needs assessment

Hennepin County is seeking professional planning and assessment services for its Sheriff's Forensic Science Laboratory in Minneapolis. - Government buyer: Hennepin County, through Facility Services and Purchasing and Contract Services, in partnership with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. - Requested service: One operational and space-needs assessment (Project 1011012) to inform current requirements and future growth; no physical products, equipment purchases, or product part numbers are specified. - Assessment scope: Review laboratory operations and best practices; inventory existing spaces and equipment; develop a space and function program; assess building, site, infrastructure, security, mechanical/electrical/plumbing, and traffic-flow conditions; and identify customer and partner needs. - Planning and cost analysis: Develop a conceptual plan for continued operations in the existing facility with modifications, and compare renovation, expansion, and new-building costs. Include lump-sum estimates for new equipment and furniture. - Notable requirement: Work must be supervised by at least one Minnesota-licensed architect. Relevant forensic laboratory, laboratory, and law-enforcement experience is sought. - Named OEMs and vendors: None identified. The fee submittal template requests rates and reimbursable expenses for a primary consultant and up to three sub-consultants but does not name any firms. - Estimated study cost: $140,000–$180,000. The RFP also identifies a 12% CERT-certified SMBE participation goal.

Description

Hennepin County seeks a consultant to assess the operations and space needs of the Sheriff's Forensic Science Laboratory at the Forensic Sciences Building. The work includes reviewing existing operations, spaces, equipment, building and site conditions, and identifying deficiencies relative to best practices for a modern forensic science laboratory. The consultant must develop a conceptual plan for operating the FSL in the existing facility with modifications and provide comparative estimated costs for renovation, expansion, or new construction, as well as estimated costs for equipment and furniture. The assessment is expected to be a six-month project, and work must be supervised by at least one Minnesota-licensed architect. The RFP gives an anticipated study cost range of $140,000–$180,000.

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