St. Paul Campus Center Abatement

The University of Minnesota is seeking a qualified contractor to perform asbestos abatement work at the St. Paul Campus Center (Magrath Library) in preparation for demolition. The contract is a fixed‑price lump‑sum with a total budget of $500,000. Work is slated to begin in October 2026 and must be completed by January 29 2027. The solicitation includes a mandatory pre‑proposal meeting, detailed qualification and compliance requirements (including workforce diversity and responsible‑contractor certifications), and a weighted evaluation scoring system. • Scope: Full asbestos removal and related hazardous‑material handling for the Campus Center. • Contract value: $500,000 fixed lump sum (no escalation). • Schedule: Oct 2026 start, Jan 29 2027 completion (≈4 months). • Mandatory pre‑proposal meeting: 26 Aug 2026, St. Paul, MN. • Submission deadline: 9 Sep 2026, 2 PM CT (hard close). • Evaluation criteria: Team qualifications (20), approach (20), schedule (25), cost (30), safety (5) plus pass/fail items. • Compliance: Minnesota workforce diversity goals, prevailing‑wage, responsible‑contractor verification, monthly workforce reporting. • Award anticipated: Mid‑September 2026, with authorization to proceed by 24 Sep 2026.