Description
The City of Minneapolis is soliciting bids to completely rebuild its Farmers Market facility, covering demolition, site work, structural steel, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and finish work, with two optional alternates for a family restroom and canopy painting. The contract requires compliance with prevailing‑wage, HUD Section 3, and a host of federal, state, and local codes, and will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.
• Core scope: full reconstruction of the Farmers Market, including structural, MEP, and finish systems.
• Alternates: (1) Convert storage room 311 to a family restroom; (2) Prime and paint steel canopies 200 & 300.
• Mandatory requirements: bid deposit, performance/payment bonds, responsible‑contractor certification (for bids > $50,000), prevailing‑wage certification, and HUD Section 3 compliance.
• Timeline: bid opening Sep 16 2026, pre‑bid meeting Sep 29 2026, questions due Oct 2 2026, bid deadline Oct 15 2026, construction to start Q1 2027 with substantial completion by 12 Nov 2027.
• Funding: Federal HUD FY24 CPF Grant (Section 3 applies); no explicit contract ceiling disclosed, but contract type implies value ≥ $175,000.