University of Minnesota Ionwave #01-265-25-3309

Construction and Installation of Advanced 3D Metal Printing Lab at University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota is seeking construction services and equipment installation for a new 3D metal printer workshop within its Mechanical Engineering Department. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota, Board of Regents, Mechanical Engineering Department, Twin Cities Campus - OEMs and Vendors: - AconityUS (AconityMIDI+ 3D metal printer and accessories) - Xact Metal (XM200G2 3D metal printer and accessories) - Allied High Tech (TechCut 5x Precision High Speed Saw, MetPrep 4x Autopolisher) - Ruwac (MX361EX explosion-proof industrial vacuum) - Products and Equipment Requested: - AconityMIDI+ 3D metal printer system (part number 1001011085) with multiple accessories: lasers (1000W, 1200W), process chambers, scan units, monitoring systems, software, and starter kits - Xact Metal XM200G2 3D metal printer (part number XM200G2-3222) with accessories, software licenses, build plates, powder, and service agreements - Allied High Tech TechCut 5x Precision High Speed Saw and MetPrep 4x Autopolisher - Ruwac MX361EX explosion-proof vacuum system and related accessories - Lab furniture, hazardous material cabinets, gas cylinders, piping, and safety equipment - Services Requested: - Construction services for converting 1,500 sq ft of administrative space into a lab, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work - Installation and training for 3D printers - Multi-year service agreements for equipment maintenance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must coordinate closely with university staff and equipment vendors - Compliance with Minnesota prevailing wage statutes - Use of Bluebeam for construction management documentation - Maintain safe pedestrian access and minimize disruption in an active building - Equipment installation requires specialized electrical and safety infrastructure - Detailed facility, PPE, and installation requirements for safe operation - Estimated Contract Value: - Construction budget: $1,200,000 - Equipment procurement: approximately $1,600,000 (AconityUS ~$1.18M, Xact Metal ~$395K, Ruwac ~$16K)

Description

The University of Minnesota is requesting proposals for construction services to oversee the buildout of a new 3D metal printer lab on the east bank of the Twin Cities campus. The project involves converting 1,500 square feet of administrative space into the university's first 3D metal printer workshop, including installation and final mechanical/electrical connections of vendor-supplied equipment. The contractor must coordinate closely with university staff and vendors, maintain safe pedestrian paths, minimize disruption, and manage construction documentation. The total construction budget is $1,200,000, and the project must be substantially complete by March 12, 2027, with owner turnover expected on April 2, 2027.

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