NEW Notice of Intent to Solicit Construction Bids: Blue Line Lake St/Midtown Station Renovation

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT CONSTRUCTION BIDS
BLUE LINE LAKE ST/MIDTOWN STATION RENOVATION
The Metropolitan Council intends to solicit sealed bids for the construction of the Metro Transit
Blue Line Lake Street/Midtown Station renovation project located at 2310 East Lake Street in
Minneapolis, Minnesota. The station serves METRO Blue Line Light Rail Transit on an aerial
platform.
The Invitation for Bids is anticipated to be issued in April 2026 for a Spring 2027 construction
start. Please check the Council's Contracting Opportunities Page at metrocouncil.org/About-
Us/What-We-Do/DoingBusiness/Contracting-Opportunities.aspx for updated information and
to sign up for email alerts.
This federally funded project is a major renovation of the Blue Line aerial station, and the
scope includes:
- Removing the existing partial canopy and attached overhead catenary system, platform
shelters, elevators, escalators, and stair enclosures;
- Reconstructing a new canopy, reinstalling the overhead catenary system, platform
amenities, new elevators, and new, widened outdoor staircases; and
- Construction of a new exterior pedestrian ramp and interior operational facility; and
- All associated civil, landscape, structural, mechanical, electrical, systems, temporary
traffic work, associated testing, and certification to support the project.
Questions may be directed to:
Kim Ruedy, IFB Administrator
kimberley.ruedy@metc.state.mn.us