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. 

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 Forest Lake, Minnesota, is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive classification and compensation study for its employees. The goal of this study is to ensure that the City’s compensation structure is competitive, equitable, aligned with market conditions and industry standards, and to ensure state and federal compliance. This study is expected to review the City of Forest Lake’s classification and compensation plan to ensure an equitable system is in place to compensate employees properly for the services being provided compared to the market and to create consistent titling and recognizable differences between position classifications. The classification system recommended through this study must be a market proven and established methodology for government application. It should be designed such that it facilitates a number of human resource management goals including recruitment, selection, and salary administration in an organized and consistent manner. Full details can be found on the City’s website. For questions, please contact Mark Statz, City Administrator, at mark.statz@ci.forest-lake.mn.us.

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.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN. The City of Golden Valley’s Housing and Redevelopment authority is soliciting proposals for a five-year City-wide Economic Development Strategic Action Plan (Plan). The Plan should provide overarching mission and goals for the HRA’s next five years of work. In addition, it should outline clear, implementable tasks or projects to achieve those objectives in the short-, mid-, and long-term. Some areas of desired study have been named in the Statement of Work and Deliverables, but it is expected that the selected consultant may make additional recommendations during the development of the Plan. To view the entire RFP, visit this link. Proposals are due on May 2, by 11:59 p.m. Contact Christine Costello, housing and economic development manager, with any questions. 

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.

HOUSING STUDY. The City of Golden Valley is soliciting responses to an RFP for Missing Middle Housing Study. The City of Golden Valley is seeking proposals from qualified companies for a Missing Middle Housing Study that will help prepare the City for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The objectives of this study include: Research missing middle housing as it relates to Golden Valley and the City’s goals for increasing affordability, create right-sized missing middle housing solutions that can be implemented in Golden Valley in an effective manner, engage with the community to educate and inform on the concept and benefits of Missing Middle Housing and to gauge local housing needs and preferences, provide actionable metrics around local and regional housing demand, add diversity in resident types and income levels to standard single-family neighborhoods, create policies that will allow infill density in low density areas of the City, and increase the types of housing units available to meet demographic and cultural needs. To view the entire RFP, visit this link. Questions are due by April 11 at 11:59 p.m., with proposals due on April 30 at 11:59 p.m.. For any questions, contact Emily Goellner, community and economic development director. 

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.