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, net‑zero analysis, and related supplemental services. The design must meet Minnesota B3 sustainable guidelines and SB2030 energy standards, incorporate live cost modeling, and coordinate with a separate demolition/site‑clearing contract. The construction budget is $100 million, with design work expected to be completed by June 2028 and construction slated to start summer 2028, reaching substantial completion April 2030. The contract will be a fixed‑price lump‑sum under AIA B101‑2017. • 500‑bed residence hall + dining facility, phased for future expansion • Sustainable design to Minnesota B3 and SB2030, net‑zero analysis required • Services: programming, schematic, design development, construction documents, construction administration, FF&E, net‑zero analysis • Fixed‑price lump‑sum fee; design fee typically 5‑10 % of construction cost • Critical dates: RFP issued 10/02/2026, pre‑proposal meeting 10/13/2026 (non‑mandatory), questions due 10/16/2026, proposal due 10/28/2026, award expected Nov 2026, design completion June 2028 • Location: North of Buford Ave & west of Buford Circle, St. Paul, MN • Primary contact: Kevin Sullivan (email provided)