Walter Library Toaster Space Expansion

The University of Minnesota is seeking an architectural firm to provide full‑service design for a ~8,100 sf expansion of the Toaster Innovation Hub located in the sub‑basement of Walter Library. The scope includes pre‑design programming, schematic, design development, construction documents, and construction administration, as well as FF&E, audio‑visual, and VR space design. The selected firm must coordinate with Capital Project Management, library staff, and the Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship, and must include a qualified construction contractor for cost estimating. Key dates: pre‑proposal meeting (mandatory) on 7 Aug 2026, questions due 13 Aug 2026, proposal due 27 Aug 2026. The design fee is estimated at $140,000; construction cost is projected at $1.3 M. The project timeline spans pre‑design (through 1 Dec 2026), design (2027) and construction (2028). • Project location: Walter Library, Minneapolis, MN • Design services include programming, schematic, design development, construction documents, procurement/construction administration, FF&E, AV, and VR design • Estimated design contract sum: $140,000 (fixed lump‑sum) • Construction budget: $1,300,000 (provided for context) • Mandatory pre‑proposal meeting on 7 Aug 2026 (must attend to be eligible) • Key deliverables: design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, coordination with construction contractor, and final construction administration • Project schedule: pre‑design completed by 1 Dec 2026; construction documents by 15 Oct 2027; construction through 2028