University of Minnesota Ionwave #03-564-22-1672A

Construction Manager at Risk Services for UMD Library Annex Renovation and Center for Sales Excellence

The University of Minnesota Duluth is seeking Construction Manager at Risk services for a major renovation of the Library Annex building, transforming it into a multi-use facility supporting the Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) Center for Sales Excellence, Library Archives, and Disability Resources. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota Duluth (Board of Regents, Facilities Management and Capital Planning) - Project Scope: - Renovation of the Library Annex, including: - Second floor build-out for the LSBE Center for Sales Excellence with active learning classrooms, breakout rooms, AV technology, and a control room - Consolidation and climate-controlled storage for Library Archives and Special Collections - Creation of Disability Resources spaces, including group and individual testing rooms - Upgrades to student group, open, and individual study areas - Replacement of the 40+ year old HVAC system to meet strict archival temperature and humidity standards - Building envelope improvements and accessibility upgrades - Installation of solar PV at Oakland Apartments (separate campus site) - Products/Services Requested: - Construction Manager at Risk services, including cost estimating, value engineering, scheduling, permitting, and potential materials purchasing - Specialized HVAC systems for archival storage (OEMs not specified, but critical for compliance) - AV and video capture technology for sales center and classrooms - High-density/compact shelving for archival storage - Notable Requirements: - Experience with archival environmental controls and climate-controlled storage - Adherence to Minnesota B3 and SB2030 sustainability standards - Phased construction to minimize disruption to campus operations - Prevailing wage compliance and workforce diversity goals - Collaboration with architect LHB, Inc. and integration of live cost modeling - Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) to be established at end of Design Development Phase - Estimated Construction Budget: $14.6 million to $19.9 million (varies by document) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, but the project will require specialized HVAC, AV, and storage solutions.

Description

The University of Minnesota is seeking proposals for Construction Manager services to facilitate the renovation of the Library Annex on the Duluth campus. The project includes renovating the second floor into a state-of-the-art Center for Sales Excellence for the Labovitz School of Business and Economics, consolidating Library Archives and Special Collections, maintaining student study areas, and replacing the 40+ year old HVAC system to meet archival temperature and humidity requirements. The project will follow Minnesota B3 and SB2030 standards, with a construction budget of $14,600,000 and a required substantial completion date of December 17, 2027. The selected respondent will establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) at the completion of the Design Development Phase and work with the University on scheduling and permitting.

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