Capitol Mall Design Framework Implementation - Tribal Flag Plaza

The contract pertains to the implementation of the Tribal Flag Plaza at the Minnesota State Capitol Mall in St. Paul, designed to honor the 11 American Indian tribes within Minnesota. The project encompasses a comprehensive scope of work under a single prime contract, including general construction, demolition, excavation, civil works, landscaping, irrigation, and electrical installations. The plaza will be situated on an existing lawn area south of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and will feature flagpoles representing each tribe, along with associated lighting, walk lighting, landscaping, irrigation systems, and benches supplied by the State and installed by the contractor. The project was designed by HGA, based in Minneapolis, with detailed plans and specifications provided for execution. The solicitation for bids was posted on August 5, 2024, with a response deadline of August 29, 2024. The contract size is estimated to range between $500,000 and $1,500,000. The Minnesota Department of Administration oversees the project, with Staci Stoerzinger serving as the primary contact for inquiries. The project aims to enhance the Capitol Mall with a meaningful landscape feature that celebrates Minnesota’s Indigenous heritage through thoughtfully integrated infrastructure and landscaping elements.