U of MN Morris EcoCenter - Pre-Engineered Shelter

The University of Minnesota is soliciting a lump‑sum construction proposal to build a pre‑engineered shelter at the Morris EcoCenter campus. The contract value is capped at $360,000 and the work must be substantially completed by September 30 2027. The scope includes obtaining building and excavation permits, site preparation, erection of the shelter, and compliance with prevailing‑wage, safety, and responsible‑contractor requirements. A pre‑proposal meeting on Oct 13 2026 is optional but encouraged. Proposals are due Oct 27 2026, with questions due by Nov 10 2026. Evaluation will consider qualifications, approach, schedule, cost, and safety. • Contract sum: fixed lump‑sum, max $360,000 • Required permits: building and excavation • Critical completion date: 30 Sep 2027 • Mandatory compliance: prevailing‑wage, responsible contractor, safety score ≥ 5.0 • Submission deadline: 27 Oct 2026, 2 PM CT • Pre‑proposal meeting (optional): 13 Oct 2026, 10 AM CT, 716 Camden Hall, Morris, MN • Evaluation weighting: qualifications (30), approach (30), schedule (10), cost (25), safety (5) • Contact: Kevin Sullivan (Bid Contact)