Bailey Hall Complex Abatement

The University of Minnesota is seeking a qualified contractor to perform hazardous‑materials (asbestos) abatement across three buildings in the Bailey Hall Complex on its St. Paul campus. The work is budgeted at $3 million total ($1 million per building) and must be completed by April 30 2027. The contract will be a fixed‑price lump‑sum agreement under the University’s Hazardous Materials Abatement Agreement. Respondents may bid on one or more of the three buildings; the University may award the work to multiple contractors. A mandatory pre‑proposal meeting is scheduled for October 27 2026, and all questions must be submitted by November 5 2026. Proposals are due by November 17 2026. The selection process includes evaluation of team qualifications, approach, schedule, cost, safety, and compliance with responsible‑contractor criteria. • Scope: Asbestos removal and disposal for Bailey Hall, Bailey Dining Center, and St. Paul Student Center. • Budget: $3 M total (≈$1 M per building). • Schedule: Work starts Dec 14 2026 (Bailey Hall) and Jan 4 2027 (other two buildings); complete by Apr 30 2027. • Contract type: Fixed‑price lump‑sum, Hazardous Materials Abatement Agreement (OGC‑SC690). • Mandatory pre‑proposal meeting: 10/27/2026 (must attend to be eligible). • Evaluation criteria: Team qualifications (20), approach (20), schedule (30), cost (25), safety (5) plus pass/fail items. • Required compliance: Prevailing wage, workforce/equal‑pay verification, responsible‑contractor certification per MN Statute 16C.285.