CONSTRUCTION

There are several methods used to select contractors for Minnesota State projects based on construction amount, complexity, project specific requirements, and delivery method.

Design/Bid/Build - Informal Request  - (under $100,000)

Often used for construction services less than $100,000 that may or may not require the signature of the design professional for a building permit. Quotes are obtained by a signed written proposal or by phone (with signed written confirmation) taking into consideration of TG/ED/VO preferences and selection is based on lowest cost.

Request for Bids (RFBs)

All Construction Bid Opportunities over $100,000 can be viewed at: Minnesota State QuestCDN Private Interface.  Selection is based on lowest responsible bidder's cost taking into consideration TG/ED/VO (Targeted Group/Economically Disadvantaged/Veteran Owned) preference.

This includes RFP/RFQs for Online selection of Designers and Construction Managers for Construction Projects.

Construction documents may be viewed without charge. Bid documents can be downloaded for a non-refundable download delivery fee of $15.00 per project. Bidders pay $30.00 for On-line Submittals.

RFP/RFQs can be downloaded at no cost. The fee for RFP/RFQ submittals is $15 per project.

Construction Manager@risk (CM@r)

Typical delivery method used on large or complex projects, where Construction Manager provides both pre-construction and construction services. Selection is by two-step process required by Minnesota Statutes 16C.34:

• Public RFQ results in selection of 3-5 shortlist firms
• RFP is issued to shortlist firms

Selection of Construction Manager is based on combination of qualifications and fee that includes consideration of TG/ED/VO preferences. 

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Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Construction Manager at risk

 

Request for Proposals (RFP) for Construction Manager at risk

 

 

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PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL

Professional/Technical consultants are selected for projects based on fee amount, complexity, project specific requirements and delivery method. 

Facilities Professional Technical Roster www.minnstate.edu/system/finance/facilities/design-construction/pm_emanual/index.html

Scroll down to “Part 4: Consultant and Construction Selection and Contracts”.  P/T Roster is a convenient list for a campus to solicit for services for  projects

• Public RFQ is issued semi-annually, with postings in the State Register and on Minnesota State - Vendor & Supplier Opportunities website
• Interested firms may submit qualifications to be considered to be included on the pre-vetted Facilities Professional Technical Roster list for 34 professional services categories
• Firms meeting minimum criteria for each professional service category will be listed on the Roster for campus solicitation
• Campuses or the system office will issue a RFP to selected firms from the P/T Roster list taking into consideration of project criteria and TG/ED/VO preference
• Selection is based on combination of qualifications and fee

Informal Requests  - Fee’s less than ($100,000)
Invited RFP issued to a minimum of two consultants.  Selection based on a combination of qualifications and criteria that includes consideration of TG/ED/VO preferences.

Other Public Solicitations—Fee’s over ($100,000)
Solicitation is posted below.  Solicitation may also be in State Register and/or college/university websites.  Quest CDN may be used to facilitate proposal process.  Selection based on a combination of qualifications and fee that includes consideration of TG/ED/VO preferences.

State Designer Selection Board Public Solicitation
https://mn.gov/admin/government/construction-projects/sdsb/about/ .   Required to be used for selection of an Architect/Engineer on General Obligation funded capital projects with construction over $4 million or planning fees over $400,000.  Public solicitation is posted in the State Register, which provides link to RFP materials.

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Request for Proposals (RFP)

Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU)
Bellows Building A/C Replacement

Full RFP can be found on:  Minnesota State QuestCDN Private Interface 
Quest #9714745

Minnesota State will hold a MANDATORY, In-Person informational meeting on Friday, June 6, at 10:00 a.m., at Founders Hall Lobby– free parking in the adjacent A1 lot.  The group gathered will walk to the Bellows Building.  If you arrive late and they have left, you can text Tony Nubile at: 507-706-2125.

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Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)
Kise Commons Roof Replacement Design RFP
The full RFP is posted on QuestCDN # 9766687 Minnesota State QuestCDN Private Interface.
 
MSUM is seeking design proposals for replacing the roof at Kise Commons, including related structural, mechanical, plumbing and cost estimating.

A MANDATORY pre-proposal informational meeting and walkthrough is scheduled for Thursday, July 10 at 11:00am.  Meet in Kise Commons just inside the vestibule.

Questions are due Thursday, July 17 at 3:00pm, and an addendum is expected on QuestCDN Monday, July 21 at 3:00pm.

Proposals are due on QuestCDN not later than 3:00pm Monday, July 28, 2025.