Renovation of a fire / police facility in Bismarck, North Dakota. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a fire / police facility.

The City of Bismarck Public Works Service Operations requests written qualifications from professional Engineering firms for engineering services required to complete the following: 1. Evaluate, design, prepare plans, specifications, and bidding documents. Also included shall be construction administration services for the replacement of the existing generator. 2. Removal of existing generator and transfer switch. Owner shall retain first right of salvage on this equipment. 3. The new generator shall have a closed transfer switch and shall be expected to supply 100% power supply to the building. 4. The supplier of the generator must be within 75 miles of the job site. 5. Generator will have a 5-year service and warranty contract. 6. The selected firm will be responsible for assisting the City of Bismarck in obtaining any necessary approvals and/or permits from the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality and any other agencies. 7. The schedule is for the design and construction in the 2024 budget. The engineering selection process will be completed in accordance with established City of Bismarck procedures. Written proposals shall address the firm's ability to perform the necessary services in a timely manner. Written proposals shall be limited to a maximum of either 20 single-sided or 10 double-sided standard (8-1/2x11) paper pages. The primary consideration items will be, but not limited to, the firm's: 1. Technical capabilities of Firm and of proposed project team. 2. Experience and performance of Firm and of proposed project team. 3. Understanding of project and proposed work approach. 4. Knowledge of regulations and local conditions. 5. Ability to respond in a timely manner. 6. Availability of qualified personnel; project personnel assignments and qualifications. 7. Experience with similar type of projects. The selection of firms will be based on an evaluation of the written proposals. A selection committee may interview selected firms, but a professional services agreement will be executed with a single firm. A detailed scope of work will be developed, and price will be negotiated with the selected firm. An engineering agreement, including price schedule, will be negotiated with the selected firm for approval by the Board of City Commissioners. Technical inquiries should be directed to Bruce Schirado, City of Bismarck Public Works Service Operations Department (701-355-1700) or bschirado@bismarcknd.gov. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or inquiries, waive any informality in the process or to accept any response it may deem to be in the best interest of the City.