Climbing Wall for the Minneapolis Recreation and Wellness Center

The University of Minnesota is seeking a qualified contractor to design, construct, deliver, and install a new climbing wall at the University Recreation and Wellness Center in Minneapolis. The climbing wall should be a panelized wall system with a textured plywood surface, meeting local, state, and federal building codes and design standards. The wall should include a top rope and lead rope climbing area, a bouldering area, and an instructor rappelling ledge. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary to complete the project. The university is looking for a contractor who can provide a turnkey project, including design, construction, delivery, and installation of the climbing wall. • The climbing wall should have a minimum of 11 anchored climbing lines, with anchors that are lead and top rope accessible. • The wall should have a variety of climbing angles and surfaces, including roof, slab, vertical, 45-degree sections, arete, dihedral, and cracks. • The bouldering area should have a visual design that matches the top rope and lead climbing area, with a variety of wall angles and a creative use of space. • The contractor should provide a warranty for the climbing wall components, with a minimum of 1-10 years against defects in materials and workmanship.