Wilson Library Waterproofing

2026-11-03

The Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota ( the “ University ”) is requesting Proposals to provide construction services for waterproofing repairs at Wilson Library , located on the west bank of the Twin Cities campus ( the “ Project ”). Project Description ( the “ Work ”) Wilson Library , constructed in 1967 , has five stories above grade and two stories below grade . The basement stories footprint projects beyond the above grade stories , under paved exterior space . The University wishes to construct a replacement of the current horizontal and vertical waterproofing of the basement levels to resolve leaking issues on the below grade stories . This Project will include the excavation and installation of a new building waterproofing system , restoration and replacement of existing paved and landscaped areas around the building , restoration and replacement of interior finishes damaged by water , construction of a fire department access lane , and associated exterior improvements as depicted on the bidding documents . The Library will remain open and in operation throughout construction . The selected Respondent will be expected to maintain all building emergency exits and the building main entry open to the public for the duration of the project . Limited interruptions to that access may be permitted at the owner ' s discretion . PROJECT DESCRIPTION A . General : Project name is WILSON LIBRARY – PLAZA WATERPROOFING , as shown on Contract Documents prepared by Miller Dunwiddie . B . Contract Documents : The Contract Documents indicate the work of the Contract and related requirements and conditions that have an impact on the project . Related requirements and conditions that are indicated on the Contract Documents include , but are not necessarily limited to , the following : 1 . Existing site conditions and restrictions on use of the site . 2 . Work performed prior to the work under this Contract . 3 . Coordination with existing work and existing construction . 4 . Requirements for Owner occupancy during the Work . C . University of Minnesota Design Standards : 1 . The Contractor , by contract , shall know and comply with University of Minnesota Design Standards . 2 . The University of Minnesota Twin Cities campuses are smoke - and tobacco - free campuses per the University of Minnesota Administrative Policy “ Smoke and Tobacco Free Campus : Crookston , Duluth , Rochester , and Twin Cities .” The Contractor shall be prohibited from smoking and using , selling , free distributing , and advertising tobacco products and electronic cigarettes in all facilities and on all University property . 3 . The University of Minnesota maintains a zero tolerance towards any and all forms of sexual harassment per the University of Minnesota Administrative Policy “ Sexual Harassment .” The Contractor shall comply with this Policy . 4 . The University of Minnesota maintains a zero tolerance towards any and all forms of discrimination per the University of Minnesota Administrative Board of Regents Policy “ Student Conduct Code .” The Contractor shall comply with this Policy .

Minnesota

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