Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

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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: gkorneck@stcloudmtc.com or 320-529-4488. 

CITY PROSECUTOR. The City of Mahnomen is soliciting proposals from qualified attorney’s or qualified law firm(s) to represent the City in prosecution matters. Preference will be given to those submittals demonstrating experience in this area of municipal criminal law. The successful applicant or firm shall possess sufficient resources to ensure that the demands for the City’s legal needs will be met on a timely basis. Included in this RFP is a more detailed description of the services to be provided, an outline of the proposal requirements, a description of the proposal review process, and a description of required contract ethics. In order to ensure a fair review and selection process, firms or individuals submitting proposals are specifically requested not to make other contacts to the City staff or council members regarding these proposals. If there are questions regarding this process, or to obtain a copy of the Request for Proposal contemplated herein for submission, should be directed to: Taylor Guenther, City Administrator, 104 W Madison Ave; P.O. Box 250, Mahnomen, MN 56557, (218) 935-2573 or taylor@citymahnomen.com. Failure to comply with this request may result in disqualification of the proposal. Proposals should be received no later than 4 p.m. on March 27, 2025.

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 https://www.monticellomn.gov/Bids.aspx.  If you have any questions, please contact Public Works at Public.Works@MonticelloMN.gov       

CLASSIFICATION & COMPENSATION STUDY. The City of Falcon Heights is requesting proposals for professional services to complete a Classification and Compensation Study. This study will evaluate the City’s job classifications, develop a compensation structure, and analyze pay equity compliance for full-time employees. External comparisons will be made with similarly sized cities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Full details and criteria are available at www.falconheights.org/government/bid-postings.

COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES. The Blue Earth Economic Development Authority is requesting proposals (RFP) for professional commercial cleaning services at the Ag Center in Blue Earth. Full scope of services requested and submission details are available at the City of Blue Earth website: www.becity.org. The information should be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on April 4, 2025.  Proposal submissions and inquiries should be sent to: Amy Schaefer, Blue Earth Economic Development Specialist at amy.schaefer@cedausa.com.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES. The City of Maple Lake is seeking proposals for consultant services to create a new Comprehensive Plan (2050). Interested firms should submit their proposal by 12 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025 to the attention of Scott Hildebrand, City Administrator, at cityadmin@ci.maple-lake.mn.us. For questions, please refer to the posting on the City of Maple Lake website or contact Scott Hildebrand at (320) 969-3611. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any irregularity in a proposal, and to accept or reject any items or a combination of items related to the proposal.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK (CMAR) SERVICES RFQ. The City of Chanhassen is seeking qualifications from experienced and qualified firms to provide Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the proposed Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center. The CMAR will work with staff, BKV Group, and key stakeholders to deliver an approximately 300,000-square-foot community hub that will include amenities such as an indoor walking track, field house, two sheets of ice, fitness and community rooms, and an indoor playground. The estimated overall project budget is $80 million, and the City aims to complete the project by June 2028. To access the RFQ, visit the City’s website or contact Laurie Hokkanen at lhokkanen@chanhassenmn.gov. The deadline for proposals is April 4, 2025.

DOWNTOWN PARKING OPERATIONS SERVICES. The City of Excelsior, MN is seeking to enter into an agreement with a qualified service provider for comprehensive turn-key parking management services for all managed public on-street and off-street parking within the city of Excelsior city limits, which is focused in downtown Excelsior. Bids are due May, 15, 2025. Visit the City of Excelsior’s website to view the full Request for Proposals package and supplemental forms.

ENGINEERING SERVICES. The City of Deephaven invites you to respond to a Request for Proposals for Municipal Civil Engineering Services. The City Council and Staff will review all application materials received by the Wednesday, April 16 submission date. The Council will discuss the submissions received and will either make an appointment or discuss and establish a process for additional review moving forward. Selection Schedule (Revisions May Apply): The City Council approved of the RFP on Monday, March 17, 2025. Advertising and distribution of the RFP began on Monday, March 17, 2025, and the RFP submittal date is April 16, 2025. The proposals will be reviewed on Monday, April 21, 2025. To obtain the full RFP packet, or for inquiries regarding the request for proposals please visit the City of Deephaven website: www.cityofdeephaven.org Questions may be directed to City Administrator Dan Madsen at (952) 474-4755 or via email at danm@cityofdeephaven.org.

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, sbrunn@ci.foley.mn.us, 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.

INSURANCE AGENT OF RECORD SERVICES. The City of Edina is issuing this RFP for insurance brokers to act as the agent of record for five years beginning July 1, 2025.  Insurance coverage for property, liability, automobile, and worker’s compensation is provided by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (“LMCIT”). A copy of the full RFP can be obtained on the City’s website. Proposals are due to the City by 4 p.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025.  For more information, please contact Amy Murray, Risk and Safety Manager at (952) 903-5779 or amurray@edinamn.gov.

INTERNAL VALUES PROJECT. The City of New Brighton is seeking professional services to refresh internal staff values, with an optional task for services to update our performance evaluation form to align. We envision this project will include opportunities for staff to help develop the new values and we desire the new values to be clearly defined, measurable, and reflective of our collective staff culture. Full details are available on the City’s website. Questions are due by March 31, 2025, to Jen Lehmann, Assistant City Manager, at jen.lehmann@newbrightonmn.gov. To be considered for this project, submit a completed online form (available at the above link) by Monday, May 5 at 8 a.m.

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 https://z.umn.edu/applyrcp.