RFP for Construction of a New Parking Ramp

The City of Bismarck and the Bismarck Parking Authority are seeking an architectural and/or engineering firm to design a new mixed‑use parking ramp (≈500 spaces) at 7th St & Thayer Ave, including a ground‑floor storefront, a transit hub for up to six buses, a climate‑controlled skywalk to Sanford Hospital, elevators, and optional EV charging. The scope covers architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, geotechnical design, traffic operations analysis, permitting, bid preparation, shop‑drawing review, and construction oversight. Firms must evaluate both post‑tension and precast construction methods and propose the most economical solution. • Design of a 340‑ft × 150‑ft parking structure with ~500 stalls • Mixed‑use ground floor with active storefronts • Integrated transit hub for six fixed‑route buses • Skywalk connection to Sanford Hospital (climate‑controlled) • ADA‑compliant elevators and optional EV‑charging stations • Full suite of engineering disciplines (structural, civil, MEP, fire, geotech) • Traffic operations analysis for current and 20‑year future conditions • Permit acquisition (state, federal, local) • Preparation of bid documents, shop‑drawing review, and construction oversight • Evaluation of post‑tension vs. precast construction methods