University of Minnesota - FY27 Elevator Predesign Study - RFP # 01-444-27-4273 (2026)
Parking & Transportation ServicesSpecial District · Minneapolis, MN- Due
- Nov 12, 2026
- 14 days left
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Primary contact
- Kevin Sullivan
- (555) 123-4567
The 30-second brief
The University of Minnesota is requesting proposals for architectural and engineering professional design services to conduct a predesign study of multiple elevators located throughout the Twin Cities campus. The study will determine scopes, schedules, cost analyses, and design intent documents for future design-build modernizations across various buildings including Christensen Laboratory, Hodson Hall, Keller Hall, Wilson Library, Variety Club Research Center, and Prospect Park Ramp. Required services encompass elevator condition assessments, ADA compliance and code reviews, stakeholder meetings, cost estimating, and preliminary scheduling. Proposals are due by November 12, 2026, with a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for October 27, 2026, and a question cutoff on October 30, 2026. Submissions require completion of proposal attachments, adherence to a fixed lump sum fee structure, and compliance with University contract and insurance requirements.
RFP Cover Page and Declaration (Pass/Fail), Respondent Team Qualifications (30), Project Work Plan (40), Project Schedule (10), Project Fee (20)
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Summary
The University of Minnesota is requesting proposals for architectural and engineering professional design services to conduct a predesign study of multiple elevators located throughout the Twin Cities campus.
The study will determine scopes, schedules, cost analyses, and design intent documents for future design-build modernizations across various buildings including Christensen Laboratory, Hodson Hall, Keller Hall, Wilson Library, Variety Club Research Center, and Prospect Park Ramp. Required services encompass elevator condition assessments, ADA compliance and code reviews, stakeholder meetings, cost estimating, and preliminary scheduling. Proposals are due by November 12, 2026, with a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for October 27, 2026, and a question cutoff on October 30, 2026. Submissions require completion of proposal attachments, adherence to a fixed lump sum fee structure, and compliance with University contract and insurance requirements.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- RFP Cover Page and Declaration
- Respondent Team Qualifications
- Project Work Plan
- Project Schedule
- Project Fee
- Submit to
- https://mbid.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=7582&SourceType=1
- Scope location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Reported agency
- University of Minnesota
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Parking & Transportation Services?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 12, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://mbid.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=7582&SourceType=1. For questions, contact Kevin Sullivan.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "RFP Cover Page and Declaration (Pass/Fail), Respondent Team Qualifications (30), Project Work Plan (40), Project Schedule (10), Project Fee (20)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Minneapolis, MN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.