St. Paul Campus NE District Infrastructure Improvements

The University of Minnesota is seeking a qualified architectural/engineering firm to provide full‑service design for Phase 1 of a chilled‑water infrastructure upgrade on the St. Paul campus. The scope includes mechanical, civil, electrical, fiber, traffic and site‑restoration design, coordination with multiple campus departments, and production of construction‑document sets ready for a spring 2027 construction start. The contract is a fixed‑price lump‑sum for design services, with a construction cost estimate of $1.3 million (design fee not disclosed). Submissions are due 21 Sept 2026; a non‑mandatory pre‑proposal meeting is held 10 Sept 2026. • Design phases: Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents, Procurement/Construction Administration. • Required coordination with Capital Project Management, Energy Management, Facilities, OIT, Parking & Transportation, and building owners. • Deliverables: coordinated set of construction‑ready drawings, cost estimating support (by contractor), and compliance with University standards. • Critical dates: Design documents for exterior work due 31 Dec 2026; construction to begin Spring 2027. • Evaluation weighted on team qualifications (30), schedule (30), fee (30) and work plan (10).