University of Minnesota Ionwave #26-04 Addendum 2 (Large Lakes Observatory)

Design Services for Large Lakes Observatory at University of Minnesota Duluth

This opportunity seeks professional design services for the Large Lakes Observatory (LLO) project at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). - Government Buyer: - State Designer Selection Board (SDSB) of Minnesota, on behalf of the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota - Agency: State of Minnesota, Department of Administration - Project Scope: - Design of a new ~60,000 GSF research laboratory building on the UMD campus - Design of a ~12,000 GSF waterfront operations facility (Lot D) for field research vessels on Lake Superior - Full architectural, engineering, and interior design services, including: - Predesign/programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding/negotiation, and construction administration - Cost estimating during predesign (preferably by a licensed MN contractor) - Preparation of standard bid documents for furniture - Disciplines required: architecture (team lead), marine engineering, lab planning, structural, MEP, energy modeling, fire protection, civil, landscape, telecom/AV, acoustical, elevator, and other consulting services - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with University of Minnesota Design Guidelines, Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines (B3), and SB 2030 Energy Standard - Project delivery via Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R) method - Emphasis on diversity and inclusion; participation from minority, women, veteran, and disabled-owned businesses encouraged - The initial contract is for predesign, with amendments for later phases as funding allows - Estimated construction cost for the lab building: $60 million - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a solicitation for design services - Place of Performance: - University of Minnesota Duluth campus, including 2205 E 5th Street (lab building) and Lot D waterfront site (Lake Superior access)

Description

The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is seeking professional design services for the Large Lakes Observatory (LLO) project. The project involves providing a permanent home for field research vessels at Lake Superior and constructing a new research laboratory building on the UMD campus. The scope includes predesign, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding/negotiation, and construction administration. The project will be delivered via a Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R) method, and the design team must comply with University of Minnesota design guidelines and applicable codes.

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