University of Minnesota Ionwave #05-813-26-3827 Addendum 2 (Kiehle Data Center Upgrade)

University of Minnesota Crookston Data Center Upgrade: UPS, HVAC, and Electrical Improvements

The University of Minnesota Crookston is seeking construction services for a comprehensive data center upgrade at its Crookston campus. - Government Buyer: - Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota (Crookston campus) - Architect/Engineer of Record: EAPC - OEMs and Vendors: - Schneider Electric (likely supplier of the 60KVA UPS, Galaxy VS Series) - Mitsubishi Electric (mini-split HVAC system, models PKA-AL18NL and PUY-AK18NL) - Siemens (NQOD Series panelboard) - Products/Services Requested: - Installation of owner-supplied 60KVA Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) with remote battery rack - New automatic transfer switch for power redundancy - Mitsubishi mini-split HVAC system for UPS room cooling (indoor unit PKA-AL18NL, outdoor unit PUY-AK18NL) - Siemens NQOD Series panelboard and associated circuit breakers - Special receptacle (L15-30), copper conductors, cables, and UL Class RK1 fuses - Construction services including power feeder upgrades, electrical reconfiguration, finish restoration, and phased work to maintain data center operations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Data center must remain operational throughout construction; temporary generators provided by owner during power changeover - Contractor responsible for all permits, including temporary generator permit - Coordination with owner's equipment provider for UPS startup - Compliance with Minnesota prevailing wage and University contract terms (OGC-SC900, AIA A201) - Project budget is $370,000; substantial completion required within approximately 3.5 months

Description

The University of Minnesota Crookston is soliciting proposals for construction services to upgrade the data center on its Crookston campus. The project includes installation of an owner-provided Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) in a new location, updating power feeders, installing a new automatic transfer switch, new cooling for the UPS room, and reconfiguring electrical circuits. The data center must remain operational throughout construction, with temporary generators provided by the owner during power changeover. The contractor is responsible for all permits, including a temporary generator permit, and the project is expected to be substantially complete by January 5, 2027.

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