University of Minnesota Ionwave #01-064-25-3530A

Construction Manager Sought for Major Coffman Memorial Union Renovations and Maintenance

The University of Minnesota is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee major renovations and maintenance at Coffman Memorial Union, a central student facility on the Twin Cities campus. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota, Student Unions and Activities, Coffman Memorial Union - Project Scope: - Comprehensive interior renovations across basement, ground, first, and fourth floors - Focus on student life spaces: Minnesota Marketplace dining hall, study and social areas, Campus Club kitchen/bar/dining, theater lobby, and commuter lounge - Installation of new foodservice equipment and concepts, including: - Panda Express (American Chinese cuisine) - Taco Bell (quick-service, mobile ordering, late-night) - Wild Blue (sushi, poke, ramen, boba) - Jamal Chicken (halal-certified chicken) - Halal Shack (American-Mediterranean, halal-certified) - Grab-and-Go Market (retail, espresso bar) - Campus Club upgrades: new kitchen equipment, bar, dining, and meeting room renovations - Replacement of finishes and furnishings in public spaces - Building system upgrades: mechanical, electrical, plumbing - Exterior maintenance and restoration: - Roofing replacement, waterproofing, masonry repairs, window frame repainting, concrete and stucco repairs, site railings and sidewalks - Notable Requirements: - Coordination with design consultants (DLR Group, Rippe Associates, Windward Engineers & Consultants) - Compliance with Minnesota prevailing wage statutes - Phased construction to maintain building operations - Adherence to University building standards - Significant foodservice equipment procurement and custom fabrication - Estimated construction budget: $26 million; maintenance/repair budget: $2.57 million - No specific OEMs for equipment named, but branded foodservice concepts and commercial kitchen equipment are required

Description

The University of Minnesota is seeking proposals for Construction Manager Services to renovate Coffman Memorial Union on the Twin Cities campus. The project includes interior renovations focused on student life spaces such as dining, study, and social areas across multiple floors including basement, ground, first, and fourth floors. Renovations will update the Minnesota Marketplace food service area, catering kitchen, theater lobby, commuter lounge, and the Campus Club kitchen and bar. The work also involves some exterior envelope maintenance and aims to modernize facilities to meet current student needs and operational efficiency.

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