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University of Minnesota Seeks Design Services for Toaster Innovation Hub Expansion

The University of Minnesota is seeking professional architectural and engineering design services for the expansion of the Toaster Innovation Hub in Walter Library on the Twin Cities campus. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota, Board of Regents - Project Scope: - Expansion of the Toaster Innovation Hub by approximately 8,100 square feet in the sub-basement beneath the current space - Potential addition of a new staircase to connect existing and expanded areas - Reconfiguration of parts of the current basement to maintain program continuity and accommodate new connections - Creation of flexible spaces for workshops, speaker events, makerspace, virtual reality (VR), podcasting, team meetings, mentoring, and student organizations - Services Requested: - Programming and predesign (including code review, feasibility, structural, HVAC, and electrical analysis, and cost estimating) - Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment (FF&E) design in partnership with CPM's interior designer - Audio/Visual design - Schematic design, design development, and construction documents - Procurement and construction administration - Notable Requirements: - Collaboration with Capital Project Management (CPM), Libraries, and the Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship - Adherence to University purchasing policies - Minimal disruption to ongoing operations during construction - Use of AIA B101-2017 agreement (modified by the University) - Estimated Values: - Design contract: $140,000 - Construction cost: $1,300,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified design firms.

Description

The University of Minnesota is soliciting proposals for professional design services to expand the Toaster Innovation Hub located in Walter Library on the Twin Cities campus. The project involves adding approximately 8,100 square feet in the sub-basement level below the current space, potentially including a new staircase to connect existing and expanded areas. The expanded space will feature flexible areas for workshops, events, makerspace, virtual reality, podcasting, team meetings, mentoring, and student organizations. The design scope also includes reconfiguring parts of the current basement level to maintain program continuity and accommodate new connections. The estimated design contract value is $140,000, and the estimated construction cost is $1,300,000.

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