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Minneapolis Seeks Consultant Team for METRO Blue Line Extension Station Area Planning Services

The City of Minneapolis is seeking a qualified consultant team to provide comprehensive planning, research, and engagement services for the METRO Blue Line Extension: Station Area Planning project. - Government Buyer: - City of Minneapolis, Department of Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) and Public Works Department - Key contacts: Rattana Sengsoulichanh (CPED), Stephine D Holloway (Procurement) - Scope of Services: - Professional planning, research, and community engagement for six future light rail stations - Key tasks include: - Community and stakeholder engagement (outreach, workshops, feedback collection) - Visioning and opportunity mapping (workshops, analysis, visual materials) - Housing and commercial development strategy (market analysis, feasibility studies, recommendations) - Economic development and cultural district planning (business support, workforce development, anti-displacement) - Multimodal connections and safety planning (infrastructure improvements, safety analysis) - Neighborhood and corridor resiliency strategy (community health, environmental/economic resiliency) - Production of a comprehensive Station Area Plan document - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or hardware/software products; this is a professional services solicitation - Main service: Station Area Planning for the METRO Blue Line Extension (quantity: 1) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Multidisciplinary team required (planning, engagement, economic analysis, etc.) - Compliance with federal and state grant conditions - Adherence to the City's inclusive procurement and Small and Underutilized Business Program (SUBP) goals - Federally funded project with a budget of $700,000 - Period of Performance: - Contract duration up to 5 years, with services estimated to start between August and September 2026 and conclude by April 2028 - Place of Performance: - City of Minneapolis, including specific locations such as The Phillips Family Foundation (927 West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411) - Contracting office at 505 Fourth Ave S, Room 310, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Description

The City of Minneapolis is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a qualified team of individuals or firms to provide professional planning, research, and engagement services for the METRO Blue Line Extension: Station Area Planning. The scope includes assembling a multidisciplinary team to address various aspects of station area planning. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's eSupplier Portal by May 28, 2026. The procurement process includes virtual and in-person pre-proposal conferences to engage potential respondents and community stakeholders.

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