Opportunity
University of Minnesota Ionwave #06-600-26-3987
University of Minnesota Rochester Seeks Design Services for New Academic Building
Posted
July 01, 2026
Respond By
July 27, 2026
Identifier
06-600-26-3987
NAICS
541310, 541410, 541320
This opportunity is for professional architectural and engineering design services for a new academic building at the University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR): - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota, Board of Regents - University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) - Scope of Work: - Full-phase design services for a new academic building to support enrollment growth and expand academic, collaboration, and research spaces - Services include: Predesign, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration - Initial contract covers Predesign; later phases added via contract amendments - Design team must assemble all necessary sub-consultants (architectural, interior, structural, civil, MEP, laboratory, audio-visual, acoustic engineering) - Cost estimating required via a licensed contractor - Collaboration with University's Capital Project Management for FF&E (furniture, furnishings, and equipment) selection/specification - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Project must align with UMN Rochester Campus Plan and Climate Action Plan - Emphasis on sustainable design and energy modeling at each phase - Estimated construction cost: $110 million - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
The University of Minnesota is requesting proposals to provide professional design services for a new academic building at the University of Minnesota Rochester campus. The project includes full-phase design services such as Predesign, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration. The building will support rapid enrollment growth and embody sustainable practices aligned with the UMN Rochester Campus and Climate Action Plan. The estimated construction cost is $110,000,000, and the initial contract will cover Predesign services with amendments for subsequent phases.