University of Minnesota Ionwave #01-241-26-3943 Addendum 2

Design Services for Electrified Air Handling Unit Replacement at University of Minnesota Regis Center for Art

The University of Minnesota is seeking professional architectural and engineering design services for the replacement of two indirect-fired makeup air units (SUP006 and SUP007) at the Regis Center for Art - East on the Twin Cities campus. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota, Board of Regents, Capital Project Management - Scope of Work: - Replace two existing indirect-fired makeup air units (SUP006 and SUP007) - Provide full design services: programming/predesign, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration - Study and recommend electrified or district energy solutions to reduce or eliminate natural gas usage - Options to include: fully electrified systems with heat/energy recovery, hybrid heat pump systems with natural gas backup, building steam options, and other consultant-recommended solutions - Support participation in Xcel Energy's Engineering Assistance Study program (energy calculations required) - Provide cost estimating (preferably contractor-derived) - Coordinate permitting with University and City of Minneapolis - Products/Services Requested: - Professional design services for HVAC system replacement (no specific OEMs or part numbers at this stage) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on decarbonization and electrification to align with University sustainability goals - Evaluation of multiple technical solutions for energy efficiency and cost effectiveness - Targeted business and community economic development participation - Use of AIA B101-2017 Standard Form of Agreement (as amended by the University) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named for the air handling units, as this is a design services solicitation.

Description

The University of Minnesota is soliciting proposals for professional design services to replace two existing indirect-fired makeup air units (SUP006 and SUP007) at the Regis Center for Art on the Twin Cities campus. The project prioritizes electrified or district energy solutions to reduce or eliminate natural gas usage, with options including fully electrified systems, hybrid heat pump systems, and building steam options. The design services include programming/predesign, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration phases. The project budget is approximately $800,000, with a schedule targeting design development completion by August 3, 2026, construction documents by October 2, 2026, and construction starting in May 2027.

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