Mechanical Engineering 3D Metal Printer Workshop

The University of Minnesota is soliciting a qualified construction firm to manage the complete build‑out of a new 1,500‑sq‑ft 3‑D metal printer laboratory on the East Bank campus. The contractor will oversee demolition, MEP coordination, installation of owner‑provided printers (Aconity MIDI+ and Xact Metal 200G) and supporting equipment, and ensure the space remains operational for surrounding academic activities throughout the construction period. The contract is a fixed‑price lump‑sum of $1.2 M, with substantial completion required by 12 Mar 2027 and turnover by 2 Apr 2027. The project includes strict safety, prevailing‑wage, and responsible‑contractor compliance requirements, and the selected firm must work closely with the university’s facilities, the Mechanical Engineering department, and the architect (U+B Architecture & Design, Inc.). • Scope: Full construction management, coordination with A/E, MEP installations, furniture placement, and site safety for an active academic building. • Budget: $1,200,000 fixed lump sum (no escalation). • Timeline: RFP issued 23 Sep 2026 – proposals due 12 Oct 2026 – award 21 Oct 2026 – authorization to proceed 26 Oct 2026 – substantial completion 12 Mar 2027. • Mandatory compliance: Prevailing‑wage, safety score ≥5.0, Minnesota “Responsible Contractor” criteria. • Deliverables: Project schedule (CPM), cost breakdown, workforce/equal‑pay verification, safety plan, and required bonds/insurance. • Evaluation weight: Team qualifications (30), approach/work plan (30), schedule (10), cost (25), safety (5), plus pass/fail items.