What you have to submit
Pulled from the 5 solicitation documents (49 pages). Each item links to the page it came from. Check the originals and any amendments before you bid.
3Forms to fill out
- Performance bond
- Payment bond
4Site visit
- Activity Date* RFP Available for Distribution October 19, 2026 Pre-Proposal Meeting October 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM Deadline for RFP Questions October 30, 2026 at Noon RFP Due Date November 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM Shortlist for Interviews N/A Interviews N/A Identification of Potential Selected Respondent...Source: RFP - FY27 Elevator Predesign.docx, page 5
- at 2:00 PM Shortlist for Interviews N/A Interviews N/A Identification of Potential Selected Respondent November 20, 2026 Anticipated Authorization to Proceed November 25, 2026 *All times are noted in Central Time Zone Pre-Proposal Meeting A virtual Pre-Proposal Meeting has been scheduled (via a...Source: RFP - FY27 Elevator Predesign.docx, page 5
- N/A Interviews N/A Identification of Potential Selected Respondent November 20, 2026 Anticipated Authorization to Proceed November 25, 2026 *All times are noted in Central Time Zone Pre-Proposal Meeting A virtual Pre-Proposal Meeting has been scheduled (via a Zoom Meeting) for the date and time...Source: RFP - FY27 Elevator Predesign.docx, page 5
5Questions deadline
- Activity Date* RFP Available for Distribution October 19, 2026 Pre-Proposal Meeting October 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM Deadline for RFP Questions October 30, 2026 at Noon RFP Due Date November 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM Shortlist for Interviews N/A Interviews N/A Identification of Potential Selected Respondent...Source: RFP - FY27 Elevator Predesign.docx, page 5
6Bonds and insurance
- Performance and Payment Bonds - Pertains to Construction Contracts If required by Minnesota Statutes, Section 574.26, the selected Respondent must furnish to the University a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond for the Project on University-approved bond forms, which arSource: RFx Instructions and Requirements - V11.pdf, page 7
- Performance and Payment Bonds are required on all Projects that exceed the value identified by Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.345, Subdivision 3Source: RFx Instructions and Requirements - V11.pdf, page 7
8Pricing format
- Contract Sum The selected Respondent will perform the Work for a Contract Sum that shall be a fixed, lump sum Fee that shall include all costs necessary to complete the Work in accordance with the Contract, including Reimbursable Expenses for the Project, Respondent’s overhead, and profitSource: RFP - FY27 Elevator Predesign.docx, page 4
- ATTACHMENT E: PROJECT FEE Respondent must include an Hourly-Rate Schedule with their Proposal Respondent must complete the following tables to identify their Lump Sum Fee on the ProjectSource: RFP - FY27 Elevator Predesign.docx, page 15
- Design Consultant Electrical Engineer Mechanical Engineer Construction Estimator If additional services are required, such as structural engineers, these services should be noted in your project proposal and an hourly rate and estimate provided in your responseSource: Design Services RFP Scope of Services (1).docx, page 1
- Incorporate the Project budget or any Alternate/Unit Prices (if applicable) into its RFx evaluationSource: RFx Instructions and Requirements - V11.pdf, page 6
Past history: who won Construction & Renovation work in Minnesota
Recent federal contract awards (federal buyers) in the same industry in Minnesota, from USAspending.gov. These are comparable jobs, not earlier rounds of this exact solicitation.
Typical award: $81K to $514Kmiddle half of 15 recent awards · median $201K
| Who won | Amount | Buyer | Date |
|---|
| Preferred Commercial Contracting, INC.Emergency project 618-26-617 building 49 SV7 sprinkler install |
$48,810 | Department of Veterans Affairs | Oct 2026 |
| Hamline Construction INCPerform variable AIR volume BOX replacement diana murphy courthouse minneapolis, MN. |
$3,163,938 | Public Buildings Service | Oct 2026 |
| Hamline Construction INCReplacement of UPS system at the warren E. burger federal building 316 robert ST. N., ST. paul, MN 55101 |
$115,831 | Public Buildings Service | Oct 2026 |
| Great Lakes Homes LLCThis project IS for construction services to replace the roof, paint the fascia, and stain support beams on th… |
$11,699 | Forest Service | Oct 2026 |
| Laboda Grading INCThe scope of this project will BE hauling and spreading gravel and ditching AS directed by FS personnel for re… |
$18,062 | Forest Service | Oct 2026 |
| Tunheim Construction, LLCWetland restoration - lejuene WRP easement #6663220100G48, western township, section 25, otter tail county, MN… |
$113,510 | Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services | Sep 2026 |
| Byrd Enterprises Unlimited INCNational shrine project at fort snelling national cemetery |
$2,346,611 | Department of Veterans Affairs | Sep 2026 |
| Laboda Grading INCGravel crushing, superior national forest |
$411,000 | Forest Service | Sep 2026 |
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