Renovation of a data center facility in Duluth, Minnesota. Completed plans call for the renovation of a data center facility.

The Duluth Transit Authority is seeking Statement of Qualifications from individuals or firms to provide Hoist Refurbishment Design and Observation Services in anticipation of a hoist replacement project at the DTA Operations Center. The Duluth Transit Authority hereby notifies all respondents that it will affirmatively ensure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, no person will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age or disability in consideration for an award. The DTA encourages the participation of small and disadvantaged business enterprises. The Duluth Transit Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all responses, or waive any informalities in the best interest of the DTA. Questions regarding this RFQ must be directed to the DTA at 218-623-4329 or nbrown@duluthtransit.com. Email is the preferred means of communication. Oral explanations or instructions will not be binding upon the DTA. Interested parties unable to attend should contact nbrown@duluthtransit.com or 218-623-4329 for alternate arrangements. Instructions will be provided to all interested parties who request meeting access. The selected Consultant must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the applicable regulations and processes, and provide the services in order for the DTA to complete the refurbishment of the hoists. 6.2 The selected Consultant must be able to perform all of the necessary services, including, but not limited to: a. Perform an analysis of regulations, laws and requirements applicable to the proposed project. b. Conduct a technical evaluation of current conditions of the hoists, applicable Code requirements, including abandon existing hoists if so required, develop recommendations for DTA staff on options for repairs, cost estimates and probable timelines for completion, prepare technical specifications and drawings in preparation for a competitive procurement to refurbish the hoists. c. Consultant shall attend the preconstruction meeting, answer any questions relative to the specifications and drawings, review and approve or disapprove all shop drawings and submittals, verify warranty provisions of proposed products. Evaluate value engineering alternates where requested. d. Upon request from the DTA, perform construction observation services to monitor the construction. Responsibilities include acting as a liaison between the DTA and the Contractor, observe the work in progress, prepare reports on observations, progress and compliance with Code requirements and technical specifications, attend construction update meetings as may be required. e. Review pay applications, schedule of values, verify work completed. f. Review requests for additional costs or time extensions, work with the DTA to determine allowability of change requests. g. Upon substantial completion, issue a punchlist of outstanding work for correction. h. Observe commissioning of new system, verify compliance with warranty and training requirements. i. Assist with contract close out, submit reports as may be required. j. Other duties germane to this scope of work as may be requested. Questions regarding this RFQ must be directed to the DTA at 218-623-4329 or nbrown@duluthtransit.com. Email is the preferred means of communication. Oral explanations or instructions will not be binding upon the DTA.