Rapson Roof Replacement and Exterior Envelope

The University of Minnesota is seeking design services for the roof replacement and exterior envelope improvements at Ralph Rapson Hall. The selected respondent will provide a team with expertise in exterior enclosure architecture and engineering. The project includes evaluating, providing design recommendations, and creating construction documentation to address general deterioration and aging of various exterior enclosure components. The scope of work includes roofing areas recommended for replacement, exterior window repairs, and waterproofing repairs. • The project requires a condition assessment for the exterior enclosure of the whole building for the SD phase. • The SD phase shall include cost estimation for any recommended repair/replacement options. • The University will evaluate all recommendations and options at the end of the SD phase and determine which projects to proceed with, in the DD Phase. • The selected respondent will need to provide a team with expertise in exterior enclosure architecture and engineering. • All investigative and testing measures anticipated to be required to determine the condition of fenestration or waterproofing shall be included in the respondent’s proposal.