University of Minnesota Ionwave #26-02

Comprehensive Design and Infrastructure Modernization for University of Minnesota Moos Tower Dentistry Clinic

This opportunity seeks a design team to lead the comprehensive renovation and modernization of the University of Minnesota's Moos Tower Dentistry Clinic and supporting infrastructure on the Twin Cities Campus. - Government Buyer: - State Designer Selection Board (State of Minnesota), on behalf of the University of Minnesota - University of Minnesota Capital Project Management and Facilities Management - Scope of Work: - Full design services for renewal of approximately 110,000 sq ft of dental teaching, clinical, and research spaces (floors 3, 4, 6, and 8) - Infrastructure upgrades: mechanical, electrical, life safety, building controls, vertical transportation (elevators, dumbwaiter), and code compliance - Modernization of the Moos Tower Dumbwaiter (T122), including replacement of Matot-manufactured equipment - Elevator modernization for 7 passenger and 1 service elevator - Replacement of air handling units (22 units), fire alarm and smoke control systems, plumbing risers, switchgear, substations, generators, and fire pump - Phased construction to maintain building operations - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive design and engineering services (architecture, dental lab planning, sustainability) - Equipment planning, procurement documentation, and support for open bid processes for dental equipment and furniture - Modernization equipment for Matot dumbwaiter system - Structural steel, access doors, drywall/painting, and electrical work for elevator/dumbwaiter upgrades - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with University of Minnesota Design Guidelines, ADA, and Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines (B3/SB2030) - 10% subcontracting goal for targeted group businesses (diversity and inclusion) - Asbestos abatement, HEPA and noise mitigation for construction - Project delivered via Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R) method - OEMs and Vendors: - Matot (dumbwaiter equipment) - No other specific OEMs or vendors named; design team to coordinate procurement - Place of Performance: - Malcolm Moos Health Sciences Tower, University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus, Minneapolis, MN - Additional related buildings: Weaver-Densford, Phillips Wagensteen, Transportation/Public Safety, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Description

The University of Minnesota is soliciting proposals through the State Designer Selection Board for professional design services to comprehensively renew and modernize the School of Dentistry located in the Malcolm Moos Health Sciences Tower on the Twin Cities Campus. The project aims to create a state-of-the-art teaching and clinical environment that aligns with contemporary dental education and practice standards while addressing critical building infrastructure needs. The scope includes all phases from predesign through construction administration, with the design team led by an architect and including necessary consultants for equipment planning and procurement. The project will be delivered via a Construction Manager at Risk method, with initial contracts covering predesign and potential amendments for subsequent phases pending funding.

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