Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, on behalf of Minneapolis Community & Technical College (“Minnesota State”) is requesting proposals (“RFP”) for real estate consultant services (“Consultant/Broker”) to assist in scoping, solicitation, evaluation, selection, and occupancy of warehouse/office space for their Aircraft Maintenance Technician Program. Minneapolis Community & Technical College currently occupies hangar space at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport in support of the Program. Minneapolis Community & Technical College wishes to expand program by offering more cohorts to meet demand. Minneapolis Community and Technical College program description Space Type Quantity Capacity Square footage per Total square footage Classrooms 3 25 700 2100 Lab - Electrical and Composite 1 25 3500 3500 Labs - Engine 1 25 4000 4000 Lab - Sheet Metal 1 25 4000 4000 Lab - Hydraulics 1 25 2000 2000 Hangar Space 1 25,000 25000 Flight Simulator Room 1 1000 1000 Tool Room 1 500 500 Storage Room 1 250 250 Instructor Offices 6 1 90 540 Conference Table Space 1 1 150 Workroom 1 1 120 120 Lunchroom 1 25 25 625 Programmable square footage 43,785 Anticipated square footage needed 54,735 Selection and Decision-making Process The selection and decision-making process includes or representatiion Vice President of Finance & Operations (Minneapolis Community & Technical College) Dean of Trade Technologies (Minneapolis Community & Technical College) Physical Plant Director (Minneapolis Community & Technical College) Real Estate Manager (System Office) This group will evaluate the proposals and make the final decision. Pre-award Vendors Conference Minnesota State will hold an optional, virtual pre-award vendors conference on April 8, 2026, 10:30 AM Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21627368139902?p=xQMP2vfD62IcsV2nt0 Meeting ID: 216 273 681 399 02 Passcode: 83bB2Rj9 Dial in by phone
+1 (555) 000-0000, 201871303# United States, Minneapolis Phone conference ID: 201 871 303# All potential or interested responders are encouraged to attend the conference. Project Budget and Fees The overall project budget is to be determined. Final contract scope and fee will be negotiated with the selected consultant. Contract Term Minnesota State desires to enter into a contract with the successful vendor(s) effective April 30, 2026. The length of such contract(s) shall be until December 31, 2027. If Minnesota State and the vendor are unable to negotiate and sign a contract by May 8, 2026, Minnesota State reserves the right to seek an alternative vendor(s). Intent is to sign a lease agreement on or before March 31, 2027. Assume occupancy is August 2027. Vendor Requirements: Project Scope and Deliverables The principal responsibility of the selected Consultant/Broker is to provide commercial real estate brokerage services to Minnesota State with regard to Minneapolis Community & Technical College’s space needs for the future in operating their Aircraft Maintenance Technician Program. These services include: Space Planning/Confirm Real Estate Requirements: Review Aircraft Maintenance Technician Program staffing plan, workplace strategy and other documentation, and re-confirm Minnesota State’s major real estate assumptions and requirements that will be incorporated into the site search and selection task. Create Search Strategy and Decision-Making Framework: Utilizing information garnered in a., develop in coordination with Minnesota State a prioritized and weighted series of attributes or criteria for site and location to inform and guide the process of comparing and contrasting proposals and a delivery timeline. Develop Request for Proposal (RFP) and Solicitation Materials: Prepare draft RFP materials to solicit owners or developers interested in leasing office/warehouse product located in the Twin Cities/Minneapolis-St. Paul market area. The materials shall specify minimum building program requirements, including, but not limited to, location criteria, floor area, door size, clear height, special operational features and requirements, and schedule for completion and financial requirements. Consultant/Broker shall conduct any pre-proposal conferences and be responsible for responding to all inquiries. Site Search and Site Selection: Market real estate opportunity to brokers and other resources with property listings in the Twin Cities/Minneapolis-St. Paul market area. Receive and maintain RFP responses and facilitate with Minnesota State representatives process for reviewing and comparing proposals to include terms and financial analysis. Negotiations and Delivery. Negotiate with Minnesota State representatives a lease, contract documents, including landlord’s work letter obligations and service. General Lease Provisions desired: Location in the Twin Cities/Minneapolis-St. Paul region. Access to public transportation and on-site parking Gross Square Footage: 54,735 2,110 sq ft Office 25,000 sq ft Warehouse/Hange 27,625 sq ft Classroom/Lab. Terms: 10-year initial term with two (2) 5-year extensions Upon occupancy, building must meet code requirements for life safety, ADA and all other applicable codes. Rights to expand or contract or otherwise modify space size and configuration to meet Program needs. f. Minnesota State cannot accept MAC lease language. *Final lease provisions are subject to Board of Trustee approvald 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 5 Project Approach A description of the deliverables to be provided by the Responder along with a detailed work plan that identifies the major tasks to be accomplished and be used as a scheduling and managing tool, as well as the basis for invoicing. 25 Fees 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. 30 Team Qualifications 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 Relevant Project Experience An outline of the Responder’s background and experience with examples of similar work complete by the Responder. 20 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. 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.
