Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

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AIRPORT ARCHITECTURAL-ENGINEERING FIRMS. The City of Hutchinson, Minnesota is requesting qualifications (RFQ) from consulting airport architectural-engineering-planning firms to provide services associated with airport improvements at Hutchinson Municipal Airport – Ken Butler Field. Full detail and submission details are available at the City of Hutchinson website: hutchinsonmn.gov. The information should be submitted no later than 1 p.m. on March 14, 2025.  Direct statements of qualifications and other inquiries should be sent to: Donovan Schuette, Public Works Manager, phone (320) 234-4473 or [email protected]

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES. The City of Cold Spring is seeking proposals for professional architectural and construction administration services for a remodel project for a City Hall and Police Department facility. The team shall include civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering services and will provide building plans, elevations, related details and updated estimates at design phases of the project. The team shall coordinate bidding of the project to include preparation of bid documents. A copy of the RFP can be obtained by contacting Cold Spring City Administrator Kris Dockendorf at (320) 685-3653 or [email protected]. All proposals shall be submitted to the City of Cold Spring at 27 Red River Ave S, Cold Spring, MN 56320 by 4 p.m. CST on March 20, 2025.

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES. The City of Elk River is requesting proposals for professional architectural design services and construction support for retail stores. The city must receive required print materials no later than Feb. 28, 2025. RFP details can be found on the city website. Questions regarding the RFP can be directed to Assistant City Administrator Joe Stremcha [email protected].

ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES. The St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission (DBA – Metro Bus) is soliciting proposals from qualified Architectural & Engineering firms to provide turn-key design, engineering, build, bidding, contracting, and complete construction management services for an additional public transit center. The primary objective is to hire a single firm to design and engineer a modern public transportation hub based on the specifications provided by Metro Bus. The selected firm will also prepare a competitive bid solicitation for qualified construction firms that will adhere to all Federal, State, and Local rules and regulations along with any requirements or items that were identified during the NEPA process. Proposals in accordance with the specifications of the RFP will be received in the office of Metro Bus until Monday, April 21, 2025, 12 p.m. Late proposals will not be considered. The Request for Proposal (RFP) and all supporting documentation may be obtained from the Metro Bus website or by contacting: Gary Korneck, Procurement Manager: [email protected] or 320-529-4488. 

BOND COUNSEL SERVICES. The City of Maplewood is requesting proposals from qualified law firms to perform bond counsel services. The City seeks bond counsel services for the following types of bonded indebtedness: General Obligation (G.O.) Bonds, Conduit Revenue Bond Sales, and General Obligation (G.O.) Revenue Bonds. A full copy of the RFP is available on the City’s website. Proposals are due by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. For more information, please contact Lois Knutson, Senior Administrative Manager at (651) 249-2051 or [email protected]. 

BUILDING INSPECTION AND RELATED SERVICES. The City of Rice, Minnesota is requesting proposals to provide building inspection and related services to the city. Proposals must be received by the city no later than 4 p.m. on March 10, 2025, and should be addressed to: City of Rice, Attn: Julie Fandel, City Clerk, 205 Main St E, P.O. Box 179, Rice, MN 56367. To request a copy of the RFP please contact Julie Fandel at [email protected] or (320) 393-2280. Each proposal submitted shall be valid for ninety (90) days. The city is located in Benton County. The population is approximately 2,020. The city has residential and commercial construction projects therefore the candidate must be experienced in both residential and commercial inspection procedures. The candidate will assist the city in other duties as needed.

CITY PAVILION AND PARK. The City of Detroit Lakes is seeking proposal from architects that possess qualifications to provide full architectural and engineering (A/E) services for a new City Pavilion and improvements to City Park. Interested firms must submit their proposal by 2 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025. Late proposals will not be considered. Interested firms shall submit 5 bound copies, one unbound copy, and an electronic version (pdf) by 2 p.m. on March 21, 2025, to the attention of Kelcey Klemm, City Administrator, 1025 Roosevelt Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. A copy of the full RFP may be viewed at www.cityofdetroitlakes.com/pavilion. Prospective responders with questions regarding this request for proposal may contact: Kelcey Klemm, City Administrator, City of Detroit Lakes (218) 846-7123 or [email protected]. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any irregularity in a proposal, and to accept or reject any item or a combination of items.

CITYWIDE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES. The City of Monticello is requesting proposals for citywide solid waste and recycling services.  You can obtain a full copy of the RFP by going to the city’s website at http://www.monticellomn.gov/Bids.aspx.  If you have any questions, please contact Public Works at [email protected]          

CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES. Lonsdale is requesting proposals for comprehensive Civil Legal  and related technical services. The firm selected will be designated as the City Attorney.  Services may include but not be limited to: drafting/reviewing ordinances, interpret, advise and recommend revisions to the City Code, prepare/review contracts, represent the City in matters related to code enforcement, employment and litigation related matters, acquisition of properties, condemnation and environmental matters and Land Use applications.  A copy of the full RFP can be obtained on the City’s website. Proposals are due to the City by 12 p.m. (noon) on February 28, 2025. For more information, please contact Joel Erickson, City Administrator at (507) 744-2327, ext. 6 or [email protected]

CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION STUDY. The City of Crookston is requesting proposals for professional services for the completion of a Classification and Compensation Study. Full details and criteria are available at the City of Crookston’s website: www.crookston.mn.us Proposals must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025, to Tionna Rendon, HR Coordinator [email protected] by email or mail Crookston City Hall 124 North Broadway Crookston, MN 56716. 

COMPREHENSIVE ENGINEERING SERVICES. Lonsdale is requesting proposals for comprehensive engineering and related technical services. The firm selected will be designated as the City Engineer. Services may include, but not be limited to: general and project management; construction services; preparation of engineering reports and technical correspondence; attendance at city meetings; responses to resident’s requests and issues as directed by staff and other services as needed. A copy of the full RFP can be obtained on the City’s website. Proposals are due to the City by 12 p.m. (noon) on Feb. 28, 2025. For more information, please contact Joel Erickson, City Administrator at (507) 744-2327, ext. 6 or [email protected]

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. The City of Preston is accepting proposals to update the City Comprehensive Plan. The full RFP can be viewed on the city’s website or requested by email at [email protected]. All questions about the RFP shall be directed to the City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton by email listed in the RFP or by phone at 507-765-2153. Proposals must be submitted by March 13, 2025 at 4 p.m.

CRUSHING WORK. The city of Chisholm is requesting proposals from contractors to provide: boulder, concrete, and bituminous material crushing for aggregate stockpiling for the city. A PDF of the RFP with project details is available for download from our website: www.ci.chisholm.mn.us Place your cursor over and click “Project Plans & Specifications 2025 Boulder, Concrete, & Bituminous Material Crushing for Aggregate Stockpiling” found under the “Bid Documents box” for detailed information. Bids are due by 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Questions can be directed to City Engineer, Jim Johnson (218) 254-7907.

DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL/REMOVAL OF STORAGE BUILDING. The City of Scandia is requesting proposals to dismantle and remove all structural components of a storage building (including metal frame and supports), mechanical components (including natural gas heaters) electrical (including breaker panel, outlets, and lights), and exterior components of the building (including siding, roofing, access doors, windows and garage doors). Work includes clean-up of all debris upon completion of demolition and removal. Details on the RFP can be found on the City’s website (www.cityofscandia.com). Questions should be directed to [email protected]. Proposals due by noon on Feb. 28, 2025.

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. The City of Foley is soliciting responses to an RFP for the design, financing, and construction of single-family and multi-family housing on city-owned land located in Foley. Financial incentives to assist with the development of this project are available. A copy of the full City of Foley Housing Development RFP is available on the city’s website: www.ci.foley.mn.us/bid-opportunities/. Questions on the RFP are due in writing to Sarah Brunn, City Administrator, [email protected], by Feb. 21. Questions will be answered by Feb. 28 and posted on the city’s website. Proposals are due at Foley City Hall (251 4th Avenue N, PO Box 709, Foley, MN 56329) by April 29 by 4 p.m.

LEGAL SERVICES. The Chisago Lakes Joint Sewer Treatment Commission (CLJSTC) is seeking proposals from qualified law firms or attorneys to provide comprehensive legal services. The selected firm will support CLJSTC’s governance, operations, and compliance with applicable laws. To request a copy of the full RFP, email [email protected]. Submission deadline: Feb. 28, 2025. All proposals can be sent to [email protected]

MANAGED IT SERVICES. The City of Oak Park Heights is requesting proposals from qualified companies who are interested in providing Managed IT Services. A full copy of the Request for Proposal with submission requirements can be found on the City website. All proposals should be sent to City of Oak Park Heights, ATTN: Jennifer Pinski, 14168 Oak Park Blvd N., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082. The deadline for submissions is 1 p.m. on March 7, 2025. For more information, contact [email protected] or 651-439-4439.

OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER. The City of Crookston is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to serve as the Official Newspaper of the City of Crookston. The selected vendor will be responsible for all the City’s legal publications. Full details and criteria are available at the City of Crookston’s website: www.crookston.mn.us Proposals must be submitted by 2 p.m. on March 11, 2025, to Ashley Rystad, City Clerk [email protected] by email or mail Crookston City Hall 124 North Broadway Crookston, MN 56716

PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE. The City of Chatfield has a new pedestrian bridge that was purchased in the fall of 2023. Although the bridge was delivered, it has never been installed. It has been stored at a trucking company since then. The bridge is 70′ x 10′, has a steel frame and wood decking. It has a 10,000 lb. vehicle weight limit. The bridge was manufactured by CONTECH. Please reach out to Michele Peterson at [email protected] or 507-867-3810 for additional information. Please submit all bids no later than March 3, 2025, at 3 p.m. The City of Chatfield reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. The Resilient Communities Project (RCP) is currently accepting proposals from local government agencies anywhere in Minnesota for partnerships to begin fall 2025. Selected partners benefit from applied research and technical assistance on one or more locally defined projects, provided by graduate and professional students and faculty at the University of Minnesota from a wide range of academic departments and disciplines. Proposals must include a minimum of three discrete projects intended to advance community sustainability and resilience. RCP encourages projects that address racial, economic, or other inequities and disparities in Minnesota. Matching funds are available from the Metropolitan Council for agencies located within the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area and within the Council’s jurisdiction. Deadline for proposals is April 15, 2025. Learn more at http://z.umn.edu/applyrcp. 

RIVERBANK STABILIZATION. The City of Stillwater is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide project coordination, data collection, design and construction services for the Stillwater Lumberjack Landing Riverbank Stabilization Project. Please click this link to view the entire RFP document. Proposals are due on March 6, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

TREE REMOVAL/TREE TRIMMING & EMERGENCY SERVICES. The City of Mound is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide tree removal/tree trimming & emergency services. In order to be considered, all proposals in response to this RFP must be received by the City of Mound no later than 4 p.m. on March 14, 2025. RFP details can be found on the city website. Proposals shall be submitted by email, fax, mail or delivery to: Mound City Hall, Attn: Ryan Prich, 2415 Wilshire Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. Email: [email protected]. Questions can be directed to Ryan Prich, Public Works Director at [email protected] or (612) 965-2565.

VEGETATION MAINTENANCE. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is seeking quotes from qualified contractors to implement maintenance of native vegetation at sites throughout the watershed district. Contract period is for two years (2025-2026). Submissions due by noon on March 11, 2025. For more information visit our website at: http://minnehahacreek.org/requests-for-proposals/