University of Minnesota Ionwave #01-042-26-4177 Addendum 2

Design Services for Toaster Innovation Hub Expansion at University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is seeking professional architectural and engineering design services for the expansion of the Toaster Innovation Hub in Walter Library, Minneapolis. - Government Buyer: - Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus - Scope of Work: - Expansion of the Toaster Innovation Hub by approximately 8,100 square feet in the sub-basement - Potential addition of a new staircase to connect existing and expanded spaces - Creation of flexible spaces for workshops, events, makerspace, virtual reality (VR), podcasting, and team meetings - Reconfiguration of current basement areas - New MDF (telecom) room required - Design Services Requested: - Programming, predesign, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration - Code review, feasibility and structural analysis, HVAC and electrical evaluation, and cost estimating - Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment (FF&E) design - Audio/Visual (A/V) design - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with University standards and coordination with University departments - Minimal disruption during construction - Use of AIA B101-2017 agreement (modified by the University) - Estimated Values: - Design contract: $140,000 - Construction budget: $1.3 million - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

The University of Minnesota is soliciting professional design services for the expansion of 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, potentially including a new staircase connecting the existing and expanded spaces. The expanded space will feature flexible areas for workshops, events, makerspace, virtual reality, podcasting, and team meetings. The design scope also includes reconfiguring some areas in the current basement level to maintain program continuity and accommodate the new stair connection if feasible. The estimated design contract value is approximately $140,000, with a construction budget of $1.3 million, and the project schedule requires completion of construction documents by October 15, 2027.

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