When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 12, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 30, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by University of Minnesota. The work is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States; Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.

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FY27 Elevator Predesign Study

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Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States; Saint Paul, Minnesota, United StatesPosted: October 19, 2026Deadline: November 12, 2026

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SUMMARY

The University of Minnesota is seeking proposals for professional design services to conduct a predesign study for the modernization of multiple elevators across its Twin Cities campus.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must include an architect, elevator design consultant, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and construction estimator on the team
Must complete the Predesign Phase by March 12, 2027
Must agree to the University's modified AIA B101-2017 contract without exceptions or deviations
Must provide an Hourly-Rate Schedule
Must submit all required attachments (A-E) without modifications
Must have comparable project experience commenced or completed within the last five years

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $300,000

TIMELINE

RFP Available for Distribution: October 19th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting: October 27th, 2026

Deadline for RFP Questions: October 30th, 2026

RFP Due Date: November 12th, 2026

Identification of Potential Selected Respondent: November 20th, 2026

Anticipated Authorization to Proceed: November 25th, 2026

Predesign Phase Completion: March 12th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 30, 2026

Issuing Agency

University of Minnesota

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DESCRIPTION

The University of Minnesota is requesting proposals for professional design services to prepare a predesign study for the modernization of elevators located throughout the Twin Cities campus. The study will determine the scope, schedules, and estimates for these modernizations, serving as design intent documents for future design-build solicitations. The consultant team must include an architect, elevator design consultant, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, and construction estimator. The project requires the Predesign Phase to be complete by March 12, 2027. The contract will be the Owner and Architect (Design) Agreement, AIA B101-2017, as modified by the University.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 12, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 30, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by University of Minnesota. The work is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States; Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.

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