Request for Proposals - Professional Architectural Design Services & Construction for Retail Stores

The City of Elk River is requesting proposals for professional architectural design services and construction support for retail stores. The city must receive required print materials no later than February 28, 2025.

Questions regarding the RFP can be directed to Assistant City Administrator Joe Stremcha For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. .

Northbound Liquor Store is located at 19348 Evans St NW. The city has determined the facility is beyond economical repair and does not meet operational needs due to its existing layout. The city has chosen to proceed with the construction of a new store at an alternative location and is in the process of acquiring land for the project to proceed. The expected project includes the construction of an approximate 15,000-square-foot store to facilitate the needs of the liquor operation.

The city has developed a business plan with the intent of acquiring a municipal cannabis license to begin retail operations in 2026. A site location has not been identified for the Cannabound Store and the city is considering new standalone or conjoined construction and leasing opportunities at this time. The expected project includes the construction of an approximate 5,000 square feet store to be a new construction project or a remodel of an existing leased space.

This proposal and qualifications shall include:

1. Estimate of site confirmation/construction costs.
2. Development of construction documents after the City Council approves preliminary design and cost estimates.
3. Construction services. The city will hire an independent Construction Manager, who will monitor the preliminary plan and construction document development, manage bid process, and manage overall construction responsibilities. The chosen architectural design team will assist in the interview process.