Renovation of a municipal facility in Onamia, Minnesota. Completed plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

As of September 4, 2024, project was awarded and construction began in early 2023, completion expected by end of 2024. The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) to renovate two existing building into business incubators. Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures (MLCV) is a political subdivision and tribal corporation owned by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. MLCV has been in existence since 1991 and its mission is to improve the quality of life of Mille Lacs Band members, those in East Central Minnesota and the communities in which we do business. MLCV is guided by Title 16 of Mille Lacs Band Law, which designates MLCV to benefit members of the tribe through engagement in business and economic development endeavors. MLCV will administer the execute the terms of the EDA grant and will serve as the primary point of contact and grant administrator throughout this project. The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and MLCV are seeking to contract with a qualified architectural and engineering firm to prepare all preliminary and final design plans, specifications, bid, and construction documents and to conduct all necessary interim and final inspections. These services shall be performed in accordance with all local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and executive orders applicable to this grant program. The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and MLCV reserve the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural and Engineering Services The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and MLCV are seeking to enter an architectural and engineering services contract. The following outlines this request for qualifications. I. Project Description - The project consists of renovating two building into business incubators. Location #1 - Onamia The Onamia building sits on a 3,250 square-foot site developed with an approximately 4,650 square foot commercial building (2,325 square-foot main floor plus 2,325 square-foot basement). The project is confined to the footprint of the existing building. New roof system - EPDM Rubber, insulation, flashing & new parapet cap New aluminum framed windows New aluminum storefronts Add ramp to provide an accessible entrance to the building Remove mansards from all exterior walls & add new canopies Install new exterior LP Smart Siding Upgrade exterior lighting Remove drive through window & canopy Interior Improvements Testing and abatement for all HAZMAT (e.g., asbestos, lead paint, etc.) Demolition of concrete vault on main level. Review structure for any damage from water infiltration Remove interior paneling, insulate, and install new drywall on all exterior walls Update electrical & plumbing while walls are open Install new LVT flooring throughout the 1st floor Install new acoustical ceilings Install LED lighting & wall outlets Remove horseshoe staircase Remove steam boiler, associated piping & fin tube radiation Refresh (1) basement restroom to meet current code Remove 2nd basement restroom Add 1st floor handicapped accessible restroom Remove safe door Add interior walls for 2 offices on 1st level, remainder space left open for retail space Solar Array System Location #2 - Hinckley The Hinckley project area is a 2.35-acre site developed with two commercial buildings connected via a covered walkway. The Mill Place building, on the east side of the property, is roughly 780 square feet with a second story mezzanine, totaling roughly 1,212 square feet. The Mill Place building is connected to an approximately 18,000 square-foot two-story commercial retail building. For the purposes of this application, the entirety of the site is considered one renovation project. Hinckley Mill Site (1,212 sq. ft. building) Replace siding Replace roofing with steel Rework arched walkway over river to provide an accessible route to the building Replace front doors to upgrade security & to provide accessible hardware Upgrade bathroom to provide handicap accessibility Replace water heater & furnace Replace portions of the wood flooring or refinish floor as needed Remove existing casework / add new casework depending on tenant needs Paint interior walls Hinckley Retail Site (18,000 sq. ft. building) Replace roofing with steel Replace siding Insulation upgraded New Flooring throughout New Acoustical Ceilings Glass Partition Walls Refresh existing bathroom fixtures & materials New paint and finishes Adding new casework to offices and board rooms Elevator to access 2nd floor HVAC & Electrical updates to building for remodeled spaces Solar Array System II. Scope of Work All architectural and engineering services shall be performed in compliance with all local, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and executive orders as applicable and required by the U.S. Department of Commerce EDA grant provisions. Perform initial surveys, soil investigations, etc. as needed for design Prepare Preliminary and final design plans and specifications Prepare bid and final contract documents and receive approvals as applicable Coordinate bid process and contract award Assure construction contract compliance with the EDA grant requirements Review and approve Change Orders Administer Construction oversight Conduct all field testing and inspections (interim and final) Prepare record drawings and provide in digital format Other special architectural and engineering services as required to complete the project Please specify actual tasks to be performed under each of these categories in your response. III. Technical Expertise The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and MLCV are seeking to contract with a competent architectural and engineering firm, registered to practice in the State of Minnesota. It is anticipated that the successful firm will have extensive knowledge and expertise in the following areas: Federally funded construction projects; and Municipal projects located in this general region of the state Project construction management experience The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and MLCV reserve the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.