Opportunity

University of Minnesota Ionwave #06-600-26-3987 Addendum 3

Architectural and Engineering Design Services for New Academic Building at University of Minnesota Rochester

Posted

July 01, 2026

Respond By

July 27, 2026

Identifier

06-600-26-3987 Addendum 3

NAICS

541310, 541330, 541410

The University of Minnesota is seeking comprehensive architectural and engineering design services for a new academic building at its Rochester campus. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota, Board of Regents - Project location: University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) campus - Scope of Services: - Full-phase design: predesign, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration - Support for UMR's enrollment growth and centralization of academic functions - Creation of collaborative, support, and educational innovation spaces - Notable Requirements: - Sustainable and healthy building design per Minnesota B3 Guidelines and SB2030 Energy Standard - Energy modeling required at each design phase - Consideration of WELL Building Standards - Design team must include expertise in architecture, interior design, structural, civil, MEP engineering, laboratory, audio-visual, acoustic engineering, and cost estimating - Coordination with city infrastructure, including Rochester's thermal energy network - Potential demolition of existing structures - Stakeholder engagement and multiple bid packages - University will provide certain consultants (e.g., geotechnical, environmental) - Estimated Construction Cost: - $110 million - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are named; this is a professional services solicitation.

Description

The University of Minnesota is requesting proposals to provide architectural design services for a new academic building at the University of Minnesota Rochester campus. The project involves full-phase design services including predesign, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. The building will support enrollment growth, centralize academic functions, and provide spaces for collaboration, support, and educational innovation. The estimated construction cost is $110,000,000, and the predesign phase must be completed by February 26, 2027.

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