Minnesota State University Mankato is seeking qualified vendors to develop, supply, and install furniture solutions for the lower‑level build‑out of the Clinical Sciences Building. The project covers a 17,688‑sq‑ft space that will include classrooms, offices, conference rooms, waiting rooms, lounges, and study areas. Vendors must engage early in the design process with the university and Perkins & Will, provide detailed design‑fee structures, discount mechanisms, installation schedules aligned to a November 23 2026 move‑in and a January 11 2027 building opening, and demonstrate compliance with Minnesota B3 sustainability guidelines, ANSI/BIFMA standards, and indoor‑air‑quality certifications. The contract is up to five years, includes prevailing‑wage requirements, and requires submission of extensive technical documentation, financial stability information, and three project references.
• Scope: design‑development, product selection, pricing, delivery, and installation of classroom, office, and lounge furniture.
• Key dates: questions due May 1 2026; final bid deadline May 13 2026; contract effective June 15 2026 (or later of last signature).
• Evaluation criteria: 30 % work plan, 30 % price/value, 25 % qualifications, 5 % terms adherence, 10 % completeness.