Renovation of an educational facility in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The Poultry Teaching and Research Facility (PTRF) is a 28,000 GSF poultry research facility operated by the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) located at 1835 Buford Place on the University of Minnesota's St. Paul campus. Originally built in 1982, PTRF has been adapted to include teaching and laboratory functions dedicated to performing intensive small scale poultry (chickens and young turkeys) research studies. The HVAC system was installed when the building was originally constructed but no changes have been made since the 1990s. The University is requesting design services for a partial upgrade of the HVAC deficiencies (as documented in the Predesign Report) which currently make for the inability to independently control temperature and humidity for bird populations in multiple holding spaces. Refer to the attached document for Project scope requirements and map with prioritizations as construction will be phased based on available funding. Commissioning work will be performed by the University. Scope of Work will include all services and deliverables necessary to complete a Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bidding/ Negotiation and Construction Administration. Design Services to include cost estimating services. Design Services for partial HVAC upgrade at the Poultry Teaching and Research Facility, located on the St. Paul campus. Refer to the Request for Proposal documents. Question Deadline 05/23/2023 at 12:00 PM CT