A&E Services, Replace Exhaust Fans-Camp Rapid Blgs 801 & 803

The South Dakota Department of the Military is soliciting Statements of Interest from professional Architectural and Engineering firms to provide comprehensive consulting services for the replacement of all exhaust fans within Buildings 801 and 803 at Camp Rapid in Rapid City, South Dakota. The scope of work includes all phases of professional services, beginning with site investigations to verify existing fan size, mounting, and accessibility, followed by design development focused on cost and energy efficiency. The required engineering team must include structural, mechanical, and electrical expertise. Key deliverables include a 30 percent design due in November 2026, a 90 percent design due in February 2027, and final construction documents by March 2027, with construction planned for Federal Fiscal Year 2027. Interested firms must submit an electronic Statement of Interest of 20 pages or less via email to the Project Manager by 4:00 PM MT on September 21, 2026. A technical review committee will evaluate submissions based on twelve specific criteria, including project approach, technical competence, past performance with the Department of the Military over the last five years, and familiarity with Army National Guard facilities. Evaluation weights emphasize project approach, technical expertise, and past performance, with specific requirements for the firm to demonstrate knowledge of South Dakota adopted codes and National Guard Bureau Regulations. Submissions must not be sent through ESM Sourcing and should be directed to Tayler Thomsen.