Opportunity
University of Minnesota Ionwave #02-307-27-4227
University of Minnesota Seeks Design Services for St. Paul Water Utility Booster Station & Backup System Improvements
Posted
August 27, 2026
Respond By
September 21, 2026
Identifier
02-307-27-4227
NAICS
541310, 541330
The University of Minnesota is seeking professional architectural and engineering design services for improvements to the St. Paul Water Utility Booster Station and Backup System. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota, Board of Regents - St. Paul Campus Water Utility System - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive architectural and engineering design services for: - Replacement of pumps, valves, and piping in the booster station - Decommissioning of an unused drinking water well - Repurposing Pump House #3 for a secondary feed from St. Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) - Site survey, structural and electrical assessments - Coordination with SPRWS (via University Project Manager) - Preparation of construction-ready plans, specifications, and cost estimates - Support during bidding and construction phases - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Fixed, lump sum fee contract covering all costs (including reimbursables, overhead, and profit) - Strict adherence to University contract terms (AIA B101-2017 as modified) - No direct contact with SPRWS prior to award - Delivery of all electronic files in University-required formats - Construction timing must minimize campus disruption - Evaluation based on team qualifications, work plan, schedule, and fee
Description
The University of Minnesota is requesting proposals for professional design services to improve the St. Paul water utility booster station and backup system. The project includes replacing pumps, valves, and piping in the existing booster station, decommissioning the drinking water well, and repurposing the well house building to establish a secondary feed from the St. Paul Regional Water Services system. The selected firm will provide comprehensive engineering design services from schematic design through construction administration, including site survey, structural and electrical assessments, coordination with SPRWS, and preparation of construction documents. The contract will be a fixed lump sum fee covering all costs to complete the work.