The University of Minnesota is seeking a qualified general contractor to design‑build a pre‑engineered shelter for the EcoCenter campus in Morris, MN. The contract is a fixed‑price lump‑sum of $360,000, with the project required to be substantially complete by September 30 2027. The scope includes obtaining building and excavation permits, site preparation, erection of the shelter, and all related construction activities. A pre‑proposal meeting is optional, and all bidders must submit a full set of required attachments, including qualifications, work plan, schedule, cost, and compliance certifications.
• Fixed‑price lump‑sum contract of $360,000 (no escalation)
• Project location: Morris Campus, University of Minnesota, Morris, MN
• Required completion: ≤ September 30 2027 (≈ 10 months from anticipated start)
• Mandatory compliance with Minnesota prevailing‑wage, insurance, bonding, and responsible‑contractor statutes
• Submission deadline: October 27 2026, 2 PM CT (hard close)
• Pre‑proposal meeting (optional) on October 13 2026, 10 AM CT, 716 Camden Hall, Morris, MN
• Evaluation weighted on qualifications (30 %), approach (30 %), schedule (10 %), cost (25 %), safety (5 %) and pass/fail items
• Required permits: building permit and excavation permit
• Primary contact: Kevin Sullivan (Bid Contact)