McDowall Company — MN - Region 6 - Mechanical / HVAC

The McDowall Company has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) construction contract by Sourcewell for Mechanical and HVAC services in Region 6 of Minnesota. This cooperative purchasing agreement, under solicitation MN-R6-HVAC-102825-MDC, enables eligible government, education, and non-profit agencies within the state to procure construction, repair, alteration, modernization, and renovation services for buildings and real property. The contract is administered by the Gordian Group, Inc., which manages administrative fees and the electronic invoicing process via eGordian using standard AIA or EJCBC forms. Performance is governed by comprehensive technical specifications covering CSI Divisions 01-46, with a focus on matching existing quality and adhering to standards such as OSHA, NFPA 70E, and ASTM. Award selection was based on a best-value trade-off methodology, weighting price at 400 points, management plans at 250 points, past performance at 200 points, project team credentials at 100 points, and value-add at 50 points. Key operational requirements include mandatory drug and background screening for all on-site personnel, the use of identification tags, and strict adherence to project-specific timelines for testing, commissioning, and punch list completion.