University of Minnesota Ionwave #26-02 Addendum 1

Comprehensive Design Services for School of Dentistry Renovation, University of Minnesota

This opportunity seeks a qualified design team to lead the comprehensive renovation and modernization of the University of Minnesota's School of Dentistry, located in the Malcolm Moos Health Sciences Tower on the Twin Cities Campus. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota (Capital Project Management, Academic Health Center) - State Designer Selection Board, State of Minnesota, Department of Administration - Scope of Services: - Full design services: predesign/programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding/negotiation, and construction administration - Equipment and furniture planning, procurement documentation, and support for open bid processes for dental equipment and furniture - Inclusion of architecture, engineering, dental lab planning, sustainability, hazardous materials management, and code compliance consultants - Project delivered via Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R) method - Products and Infrastructure Upgrades (from supporting studies): - Stair pressurization and code-required stair upgrades - Replacement of 22 air handling units (totaling 547,348 CFM) - Fire alarm and smoke control system upgrades - Plumbing riser (acid waste) replacement - Replacement of 13.8kV switchgear, basement/10th/19th floor substations, and generators - Fire pump replacement - Elevator modernization (7 passenger, 1 service elevator) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with University of Minnesota Design Guidelines, ADA, and Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines (B3/SB2030) - Emphasis on diversity and inclusion, with a 10% subcontracting goal for targeted group businesses - Experience with Bluebeam for design reviews - Coordination with a wide range of university stakeholders - Phased construction to maintain ongoing operations - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFP is for design and consulting services only.

Description

The University of Minnesota, through the State Designer Selection Board, is soliciting proposals 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 supports contemporary dental education and practice standards, addressing critical building infrastructure needs. The scope includes all design phases from predesign through construction administration, with a Construction Manager at Risk delivery method. The estimated construction cost is approximately $105 million, with funding from the University and state sources. The proposal deadline is April 27, 2026.

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