Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018823

Mechanical engineering and design for Johnson Controls Metasys BAS upgrades at two Minnesota DOC campuses

Minnesota is seeking mechanical engineering and design support to upgrade building automation systems at two Department of Corrections campuses. - Government buyer: Minnesota Department of Administration, Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS), for the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC); campuses are MCF-Faribault and MCF-Red Wing. - OEM: Johnson Controls manufactures the Metasys building automation equipment. The scope specifies that Johnson Controls Corporate Branch must install the Metasys products. - Requested services: One project-level mechanical engineering and design engagement, project 78VA0012, covering design, coordination, construction administration, site observation, and post-construction work. - Faribault: oversee upgrades at 18 locations, replacing Metasys 12 Network Automation Engines (NAEs) with Metasys 15 Series Network Engines (SNEs). - Red Wing: oversee upgrades at five listed locations, replacing Metasys 9 NAEs with Metasys 15 SNEs or a newer version if available. - Technical requirements: Coordinate with DOC and Minnesota IT Services (MNIT), including software and firmware updates, migration of the Johnson Controls software update to an Azure server, and changes to existing IP addresses. Coordinate security-protocol checks and backups, and develop a Method of Procedure for work affecting facility systems, subject to agency approval. - Priorities and duration: Faribault is the first priority, although campuses may be upgraded concurrently. The anticipated initial contract term is two years, with up to three additional option years.

Description

The State of Minnesota is seeking proposals for design services by a Mechanical Engineer to oversee and manage Network Automation Engine (NAE) upgrades to Series Network Engine (SNE) hardware at multiple locations on the Faribault and Red Wing DOC campuses. The engineer will also monitor the associated software upgrades, with work prioritized at Faribault first and Red Wing second. Both mandatory site visits on November 10, 2026 must be attended for firms or individuals to be considered for selection. Proposals are due November 23, 2026, at 12:00 noon CT.

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