Mechanical Engineering 3D Metal Printer Workshop

The University of Minnesota is seeking a qualified construction firm to manage the complete build‑out of a new 1,500 sq ft 3D metal‑printer laboratory on the East Bank campus. The contractor will act as the construction manager, coordinating all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (M/E/P) connections, overseeing equipment installation, maintaining safe pedestrian pathways, and ensuring minimal disruption to active campus operations. The project budget is a fixed lump‑sum of $1.2 million, with substantial completion required by 12 Mar 2027 and owner turnover by 2 Apr 2027. • Scope: Full construction management of a high‑tech additive‑manufacturing lab (equipment supplied by owner, some components CFCI). • Schedule: RFP issued 23 Sep 2026, pre‑proposal meeting 30 Sep 2026, questions due 5 Oct 2026, proposal due 12 Oct 2026, substantial completion by 12 Mar 2027. • Budget: Fixed lump‑sum $1,200,000 (no escalation). • Requirements: Coordination with university facilities, compliance with prevailing‑wage and safety standards, submission of workforce/equal‑pay and responsible‑contractor certifications. • Evaluation: Team qualifications (30 pts), approach & work plan (30 pts), schedule (10 pts), cost (25 pts), safety (5 pts) plus pass/fail items. • Deliverables: Construction documentation via Bluebeam, final TAB, equipment commissioning by university energy management, and compliance documentation.