Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota (the “University”) is requesting Proposals to provide construction manager services for a new Advanced Operations Center, located on the east bank of the Twin Cities campus (the “Project”). The proposed Advanced Operations Center (AOC) will include a two (2) story 33,000 sq ft University mission critical Tier III (alike) facility that will relocate the network operations center function from 2218 University Avenue along with the data center functions for the West Bank Office Building (WBOB). The University conducted a Predesign in 2022-2023 which analyzed the baseline project objectives for this facility along with studying utility/ fiber routing and site selection. The new facility will be sited at the north end of Lot C33 located on the East Bank Campus (northwest of Huntington Bank Stadium). The AOC will house 12,000 sq ft of IT rack space on the second level which will support the current network (internet) and data storage functions from 2218 University Avenue and WBOB along with providing additional future data capacity support/ infrastructure (illustrated as Phase 2). The Architectural/ Engineering (A/E) services RFP is currently in process but the selected A/E Respondent will further analyze the building configuration/ layout to maximize building efficiency while reducing building footprint as possible. Design of the facility is to compliment the North Campus (Research/ Athletics neighborhood) along with addressing the appropriate security considerations for this facility. In addition to construction of the new AOC, the selected CMaR respondent will also assist in coordinating/ facilitating the extensive utility/ fiber/ power routing required to support the new facility. The Project is located within an active part of the campus and adjacent to sensitive research facilities where vibration and noise can be a concern. CMaR to consider and develop construction methods to mitigate noise and vibration. CMaR will facilitate vibration monitoring that aligns with research criteria requirements. In addition, the Project abuts non-University owned property which includes Rail Road and the City of Minneapolis. The CMaR will be required to work closely with Planning, Space, and Real Estate (PSRE) to ensure proper protocols/ jurisdictional requirements are followed.
