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.

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