Opportunity
University of Minnesota Ionwave #02-385-26-3720
University of Minnesota Solicits Elevator Modernization Services for Veterinary Diagnostics Lab
Posted
August 03, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
02-385-26-3720
NAICS
236220
The University of Minnesota is seeking construction services to modernize two hydraulic elevators at the Veterinary Diagnostics Lab on its St. Paul campus. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota, Board of Regents - Capital Project Management office - Project Scope: - Modernization of two elevators (H068 and H069) including: - New elevator cabs and finishes - Hall lanterns and call buttons - Elevator machines, controllers, and drives - Lobby lighting upgrades - Hoistway firestopping repairs - Machine room upgrades (including HVAC and electrical) - New car doors, operators, leveling units, ducting, and wiring - Car top inspection stations - Dry power units, jacks, and pistons with PVC liners and oil leak detection - Installation of UL-listed fire/smoke dampers, actuators, and smoke detectors - Dedicated telephone lines and card reader connections - New space conditioning (heating/cooling) for machine rooms - Project Requirements: - Work must be performed one elevator at a time to ensure continuous elevator service - Building will remain fully occupied during construction - Compliance with prevailing wage rates, workforce diversity, responsible contractor verification, and University building standards - Budget: - Total construction budget is approximately $1,058,511 - Key Project Partners: - U+B Architecture and Design, Inc. (Architect/Engineer of Record) - Elevator Technical Consulting, Inc. (Elevator consultant) - Emanuelson Podas, Inc. (MEP engineering) - No specific elevator OEMs are named in the solicitation - Detailed construction documents and requirements are provided in the RFP attachments
Description
The University of Minnesota is requesting proposals for construction services to modernize two elevators at the Veterinary Diagnostics Lab on the St. Paul campus. The work includes mechanical, electrical, and finish upgrades, with construction performed one elevator at a time. The building will remain fully occupied during construction, and detailed project requirements are provided in the Request for Proposal documents. The total construction budget is approximately $1,058,511, and the project must be substantially complete by September 24, 2027.