St. Paul Residence Hall

The University of Minnesota is seeking a qualified architectural firm to provide full‑service design for a new 500‑bed residence and dining hall on its St. Paul campus. The scope includes programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, procurement/construction administration, FF&E design, and net‑zero energy analysis, all aligned with Minnesota B3 and SB2030 sustainability standards. The contract is a fixed‑price lump‑sum; the construction budget is $100 million, with design work expected to begin after award and continue through construction administration until substantial completion in April 2030. Key dates: RFP issued 10 Oct 2026, pre‑proposal meeting 13 Oct 2026 (non‑mandatory), questions due 16 Oct 2026, proposal deadline 28 Oct 2026, award expected November 2026. • 500‑bed residence hall with dining facilities, phased for future expansion • Sustainable design to meet B3 and SB2030, with net‑zero analysis • Services: programming, schematic, design development, construction docs, construction admin, FF&E, net‑zero analysis • Fixed‑price contract; construction budget $100 M, design fee typically 5‑10 % of construction cost • Critical dates: Predesign complete 26 Mar 2027; Construction Docs complete 23 Jun 2028; Substantial completion 04 Apr 2030 • Pre‑proposal meeting at McNeal Hall, St. Paul (optional)