Notice of Intent to Solicit Blue Line Franklin Station Renovation

This notice announces a forthcoming solicitation for the renovation of the Blue Line Franklin aerial station in Minneapolis. The project involves demolition of existing structures, construction of a new canopy, vertical‑circulation buildings, widened stairways, a new pedestrian ramp, interior operational facilities, and associated civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical work. It is a federally‑funded, large‑scale transit‑station renovation that will likely commence construction in spring 2027. • Scope includes full demolition, new building erection, civil‑works (slope reconstruction, sidewalk widening), and installation of elevators and platform amenities. • Target contractors should have experience in transit‑station renovations, heavy civil construction, and integrated MEP systems. • No budget or award dates are disclosed; interested firms must monitor the Metropolitan Council contracting portal for the formal IFB package.