FY27 Elevator Predesign Study

The University of Minnesota is seeking a qualified architectural firm to conduct a pre‑design study for multiple elevators across its Twin Cities campus. The scope includes programming/predesign, preliminary design concepts (up to three), and related analyses, but excludes BIM, detailed cost estimating, as‑built drawings, and certain specialty services. The selected firm will deliver a fixed‑price lump‑sum proposal, complete the pre‑design phase by 12 March 2027, and work under the AIA B101‑2017 contract. • RFP Number 01‑444‑27‑4273, issued 19 Oct 2026, closes 12 Nov 2026 (2 PM CT) • Pre‑proposal virtual meeting 27 Oct 2026 (optional) • Questions due 30 Oct 2026 (noon CT) • Predesign deliverables due by 12 Mar 2027 • Fixed‑price lump‑sum contract; no cost‑plus or hourly billing unless disclosed in Attachment E • Evaluation weighted: Team Qualifications 30%, Work Plan 40%, Schedule 10%, Fee 20% • Required submission of five attachments (Cover Page, Team Qualifications, Work Plan, Schedule, Fee) • No interviews; award expected around 20 Nov 2026 with authorization to proceed 25 Nov 2026.