Opportunity
University of Minnesota Ionwave #01-061-25-3788 Addendum 2
University of Minnesota Seeks Design Services for 10 Church Street Building Renovation
Posted
May 20, 2026
Respond By
June 18, 2026
Identifier
01-061-25-3788 Addendum 2
NAICS
541310, 541410
The University of Minnesota is seeking professional architectural and engineering design services for a comprehensive renovation of the 10 Church Street building (formerly the James Ford Bell Museum) on its Twin Cities campus. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus - Board of Regents, Capital Project Management - Scope of Work: - Full interior renovation of approximately 86,000 gross square feet - Upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems - Elevator replacements, masonry restoration, and roofing replacement (with solar-readiness review) - Hazardous materials abatement (including asbestos removal) - New finishes, lighting, restroom additions, and accessibility improvements (ADA compliance) - Facility condition assessment identifies specific projects: HVAC system replacement, air-cooled chiller installation, emergency generator and power network, accessible restrooms, stage ramp, waterproofing, water fountain and door accessibility upgrades, stair handrail upgrades, and domestic hot water heat exchanger installation - Services Requested: - Predesign, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration - Net Zero Analysis as part of Predesign - Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment (FF&E) design and procurement support - Cost estimating by a qualified, licensed construction contractor during Predesign - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Minnesota B3 Guidelines and SB2030 Energy Standard - Net Zero Analysis for energy and carbon reduction - Coordination with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) due to historic status - Adherence to University standards for sustainable design and accessibility - Estimated construction cost: $50 million - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; design team selection is the focus
Description
This solicitation is for architectural design services for the renovation of the 10 Church Street building located on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. The project involves a comprehensive interior renovation of approximately 86,000 gross square feet, including full renovation of mechanical and electrical systems, elevator replacements, masonry restoration, roofing replacement, hazardous materials abatement, new finishes, lighting, restroom additions, and accessibility upgrades. The initial contract scope is for Predesign services, with future phases to be confirmed after Predesign completion. The estimated construction cost is $50,000,000 including escalation. The solicitation includes detailed project documents such as architectural plans, space plans, facility condition assessment, and utilities.