Opportunity
University of Minnesota Ionwave #02-300-26-3917
Design Services for St. Paul Campus NE District Chilled Water Infrastructure Extension
Posted
August 31, 2026
Respond By
September 21, 2026
Identifier
02-300-26-3917
NAICS
541310, 541330
The University of Minnesota is seeking professional architectural and engineering (A/E) design services for Phase 1 of the NE Corridor District Chilled Water project on its St. Paul campus. - Project scope includes: - Extending district chilled water infrastructure along Dudley Avenue (between Gortner Avenue and Lindig Street) - Connecting multiple existing facilities to the district chilled water system - In-building mechanical modifications to support chilled water integration - Civil/site restoration, limited electrical/duct bank improvements, and installation of new OIT/fiber infrastructure - Addressing traffic and parking needs within excavation limits - The selected A/E team will provide: - Schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration - Coordination with university departments and stakeholders - Cost estimating performed by a qualified contractor (not a consultant) - Design must: - Accommodate future expansion (Phase 2) - Maximize work within available funding using base-bid and alternate packaging - Comply with University of Minnesota Construction Standards and relevant codes - Estimated construction cost: $1,300,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - All work is to be performed under a fixed, lump sum agreement
Description
The University of Minnesota is requesting proposals for professional design services for infrastructure improvements in the NE District of the St. Paul campus. The project involves Phase 1 of the NE Corridor District Chilled Water project, extending chilled water infrastructure along Dudley Avenue and connecting existing facilities to the district system, including in-building mechanical modifications. The design will also coordinate civil/site restoration, electrical/duct bank improvements, new OIT/fiber infrastructure, and traffic/parking needs within excavation limits. The estimated construction cost is $1,300,000, and the selected design team will coordinate with various university departments and stakeholders to produce a coordinated and constructible set of documents.