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Japanese Garden Design, Consultation and Project work

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MnSCU-SRC-NCC-2026-000473-RFPState & Local

Submission Closed09/18/2025, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System is seeking proposals for the design, consultation, and implementation of projects within Normandale Community College's two-acre Japanese Garden. The primary objective is to maintain and enhance the garden's authenticity, specifically recreating elements of Japanese Strolling Gardens from the Edo Period (1603-1867). The scope of work includes technical pruning, design consultation to achieve historical accuracy, and strategic guidance on public garden trends, marketing, and the development of tours, classes, and events to maximize the facility's benefit. The selected contractor must ensure all work complies with ADA requirements and maintain collaborative relationships with college facilities management, horticulturists, and engineers. This is a three-year contract with an effective date of September 25, 2025, and a total budget not to exceed $274,000 to $275,000. The contractor is permitted to increase labor costs once per fiscal year with written notice. Proposals are due by September 18, 2025, exclusively through the Minnesota State e-procurement system. Evaluation is based on a weighted scale: cost and value (40%), experience in Japanese garden design and pruning (30%), personnel qualifications (20%), and adherence to state terms and conditions (10%). Required submission documents include an affidavit of non-collusion, affirmative action declarations, and certifications for supplier diversity or veteran-owned status if applicable.

General Info

Three-year contract for Normandale Community College Japanese Garden design and maintenance up to $275,000.

Agency

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System

NAICS

541320 - Landscape Architectural Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

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NONE

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Japanese Garden Design RFP

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PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 26

Award Notice

AwardedOct 28

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

09/18/2025, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyMinnesota State Colleges and Universities System

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OfficeMN

Organization / AgencyMinnesota State Colleges and Universities System

Office AddressMN

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Nissa Passmore

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Full Description

Project Overview Normandale Community College is requesting proposals to assist in the design, consultation and implementation of projects in Normandale’s 2-acre Japanese Garden to include the following: Direction, consultation of pruning methods specific to Japanese Gardens. This includes technical pruning work to keep Normandale’s Garden authentic. Design and consultation to achieve the look and feel of a Japanese Garden in the Edo period as described below. Consultation of trends in Public Gardens including marketing, alternative uses for events, tours and classes in order to maximize the benefits of having a public garden. Consultation and design sufficient to being college-approved projects to completion. Technical/Functional Requirements Must have proven experience and knowledge specifically geared towards Japanese Strolling Gardens in the EDO Period 1603-1867 and the ability to specifically recreate those elements. Must be able to: Keep the college current in trends, marketing techniques and safety elements of public gardens. Have and maintain a great working relationship with other landscape architects and engineers as hired by Normandale Community College as well as members of Normandale’s Facilities Management and Foundation teams and staff Horticulturist. Recommend innovated ideas and concepts that allows the College to maximize the benefit of having a public garden. Must be familiar with ADA requirements and guidelines of public gardens. Contract Terms Minnesota State desires to enter into a contract with the successful Respondent(s) effective September 25th, 2025 or on the date the last recognized signature is obtained, whichever occurs later. The length of such contract(s) will be 3 YEARS. If Minnesota State and Respondent are unable to negotiate and sign a contract by October 1st 2025, then Minnesota State reserves the right to seek an alternative Respondent(s). Contractor has the right to increase labor costs (1) time per fiscal year with written notice to owner. Contract will be written not to exceed $274,000 for the three year term. Pre-award Informational Meeting Minnesota State will hold a Voluntary pre-award informational meeting on 10am, September 9th, 2025, and in B1604. It is recommended all potential or interested respondents attend the meeting. Minnesota State reserves the right to name a date which all responding Vendors will be invited to present demonstrations or participate in an interview. Budget The budget for this contract is anticipated to not to exceed $275,000.000 for the three (3) year contract. Selection Process The selection process includes Samual Kaufman, Horticulturist; Jon Hanson, EHS Administrator; Ahmed ElGamal, Facilities Management Systems Coordinator; Nissa Passmore, Facilities Management Budget and Project Coordinator. This group will evaluate the proposals and make the final decision. Evaluation Factors The following factors and their identified weight will be used to evaluate the responses: Topic Factor Weight Adherence to Minnesota State Terms and Conditions. A statement of the objectives, goals, and tasks to show or demonstrate its view and understanding of the nature of the contract 10% Cost/Value. Identify the level of the participation of Minnesota State in the contract, as well as any other services to be provided by Minnesota State, and details of cost allowances for this participation. 40% Qualifications of Respondent and its personnel. An outline of the Responder’s background and experience with examples of similar work complete by the Responder and a list of personnel who will conduct the project, detailing their training, and work experience. Resumes or other information about project personnel should not, if possible, contain personal telephone numbers, home addresses or home email addresses. If it is necessary to include personal contact information, please clearly indicate in the proposal that personal contact information is being provided. 20% Expereince Experience in design, construction, renovation, and specialized pruning of Japanese Gardens. Ability to consult and make recommendations to Normandale regarding the future direction of the garden, including fundraising, marketing, and other garden uses. 30% Total: 100 Minnesota State reserves the right to name a date which all responding Respondents will be invited to present demonstrations or participate in an interview. Minnesota State does not agree to reach a decision by any certain date although it is hoped the evaluation and selection will be completed by the contract terms date identified. Contract Terms Minnesota State desires to enter into a contract with the successful Respondent(s) effective September 25th, 2025, or on the date the last recognized signature is obtained, whichever occurs later. The length of such contract(s) will be 3 YEARS. If Minnesota State and Respondent are unable to negotiate and sign a contract by September 30th, 2025, then Minnesota State reserves the right to seek an alternative Respondent(s). Inquiries and Submission Instructions Minnesota State accepts all questions and bid submissions exclusively through Minnesota State's e-procurement system. Hard copy submissions, emails, or submissions through any other medium will not be considered. Each Respondent is solely responsible for the timely delivery of its questions and bids by the RFx date and time deadlines. Failure to meet the deadlines shall be grounds for rejection.