North Transfer Station Revitalization Project

City of Minneapolis

Buyer seeks architectural and engineering services for the North Transfer Station Revitalization Project. The project will redevelop an existing transfer station into a residential resource recovery and waste disposal site in an underserved community. The facility will handle approximately 2,300 tons of materials annually with 70% expected to be recycled or reused. Improvements will address stormwater and wastewater management challenges while enhancing equity in the self-haul program.

• 4/25/2025 - Pre-Proposal Conference and Tour
• 4/28/2025 - Questions Due
• 4/30/2025 - Responses to Questions Posted
• 5/7/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 7/1/2025 - Estimated Design Services Start

• Experience with solid waste transfer facilities
• Experience with LEED Building Design + Construction standards
• Demonstrated ability to integrate sustainability into designs
• Team must include a LEED Accredited Professional

• Design residential self-haul waste and recycling drop-off facility
• Incorporate LEED standards and sustainable design elements
• Plan for stormwater and wastewater management improvements
• Design traffic flow for 5,000-10,000 annual customers
• Create spaces for recycling/reuse of multiple material types
• Provide construction administration services
• Demolish fuel island and abate underground storage tanks
• Design building improvements for resource recovery operations
• Develop material handling systems for 2,300 tons annually
• Comply with Mississippi River Critical Area requirements