Mississippi Department of Archives and History - Commissioning Professional Services

The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) is seeking a qualified Commissioning Authority Professional (CAP) to provide full‑life‑cycle commissioning services for all qualifying building projects statewide from 1 January 2027 through 31 December 2029. The CAP will be retained directly by MDAH and will be responsible for developing Owner’s Project Requirements, Basis of Design, commissioning plans and specifications, design‑phase reviews, construction‑phase testing and verification, and warranty‑phase functional performance testing. Compensation is a percentage‑based fee tied to the construction cost of each awarded project, with payment milestones aligned to design and construction phases. The solicitation is an RFQ; firms must submit qualifications by the hard‑copy deadline of 5 p.m. on 19 Nov 2026 and will be notified of selection by 31 Dec 2026. The award results in a three‑year contract period during which the selected CAP may be assigned to multiple new‑construction or major‑renovation projects across Mississippi. • Full‑service commissioning from pre‑design through one‑year warranty for mechanical, electrical, controls, life‑safety, conveying and building‑envelope systems. • Percentage‑fee contract (5–11 ÷ log₁₀(C) depending on project complexity) with milestone payments at schematic, design‑development, construction‑document, contract award and monthly during construction. • Requires BCA certification or UW‑Madison accreditation, registration with the Mississippi Engineering Board, and proof of professional liability insurance.