# Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018820

Mechanical Engineering Design for BCA Laboratory Controls Replacement

**Posted:** October 21, 2026
**Respond By:** November 24, 2026
**Identifier:** 2000018820
**NAICS:** 541330

The Minnesota Department of Administration’s Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS) is seeking mechanical engineering design services for replacement of the laboratory controls at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) headquarters in St. Paul.
- Buyer and project
  - Minnesota Department of Administration, Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS); the project is for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension headquarters in St. Paul.
  - Project 07SP0012: Design for Replace BCA Lab Controls.
- OEMs and existing systems
  - **Honeywell-Phoenix / Phoenix Controls**: the requested replacement controls are to use the latest Honeywell-Phoenix controls.
  - **Siemens**: existing unsupported Siemens boards are identified for replacement.
  - The new controllers must connect to the existing Honeywell BACnet network, with graphics upgraded on the existing Honeywell EBI system.
- Scope of services
  - Design the laboratory controls replacement, including hood and oval VAV-box actuators, sensors, and replacement of unsupported control boards.
  - Retain existing control wiring, hoods, ductwork, controlled equipment, unit control panels, and sequences of operation.
  - Include system testing and balancing, fume-hood airflow balancing, and calibration and verification of automatic control devices.
  - Provide design development, construction documents, construction-phase administration and periodic site observation, and post-construction services. The fee form allocates 30%, 40%, 25%, and 5% of basic services to these phases, respectively; code plan review and inspections are listed separately.
- Notable requirements
  - Coordinate with commissioning; the owner will separately engage the commissioning agent, so commissioning services are excluded from this solicitation.
  - Design, bidding, construction, testing, balancing, and commissioning are expected to be completed within the project schedule.
- Period
  - Anticipated two-year contract term, with the option to extend for up to three additional years. This is a project-based design engagement, not an annual subscription.

### Description

The Minnesota Department of Administration is seeking Mechanical Engineer services to design the replacement of the BCA Lab Controls System at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota. The scope details are provided in Exhibit A and its attachments, including floor plans and schedules. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for November 4, 2026, and only firms or persons who attend will be considered for selection. Proposals are due November 24, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CT; the anticipated contract term is December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2028, with an option to extend for up to three additional years.

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