University of Minnesota Ionwave #26-04 Addendum 3 (Large Lakes Observatory)

Design Services for University of Minnesota Duluth Large Lakes Observatory Project

The State Designer Selection Board of Minnesota is seeking professional design services for the University of Minnesota Duluth's Large Lakes Observatory (LLO) project. - Government Buyer: - State Designer Selection Board (SDSB), State of Minnesota, Department of Administration, on behalf of the University of Minnesota Duluth - Project Scope: - Design of a new ~60,000 GSF research laboratory building on the UMD campus - Design of a new ~12,000 GSF waterfront operations facility at Lake Superior (Lot-D waterfront site) - Demolition of existing facilities and construction of new laboratory and support spaces - Comprehensive design services covering all phases: predesign/programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding/negotiation, and construction administration - Services Requested: - Architecture, interior design, laboratory planning, marine engineering, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, civil, landscape architecture, acoustical consulting, energy modeling, fire protection, telecommunications, elevator consulting, and furniture bid documentation - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with University of Minnesota design standards - Adherence to Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines (B3) and SB2030 Energy Standard - Emphasis on diversity and inclusion in team composition - Cost estimating during predesign - Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R) delivery method - Estimated construction cost for the lab building: $60 million - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a solicitation for professional design services - Place of Performance: - University of Minnesota Duluth campus, including 2205 E 5th Street (Research Lab Building) and Lot-D waterfront site with access to St. Louis River and Lake Superior

Description

The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is seeking professional design services for the Large Lakes Observatory (LLO) project on the Duluth campus. The project includes providing a permanent home for field research vessels at Lake Superior with a waterfront facility that supports research activities, offices, and outreach programs. It also involves demolition and construction of a new research laboratory building on the UMD campus with contemporary research labs and support functions. The scope covers all phases from predesign through construction administration, with a Construction Manager at Risk delivery method.

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