When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on October 15, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $140,000 – $180,000.

It was issued by Hennepin County. The work is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Consulting firm experienced in laboratory operations and space planning. Demonstrated expertise assessing forensic or scientific research facilities. Capability to evaluate current facility needs and future growth requirements. Experience serving government agencies or public-sector organizations.

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Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesPosted: September 22, 2026Deadline: October 15, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Minneapolis government authority is seeking services to assess forensic science laboratory operations, current space needs, and future growth requirements. Questions are due October 1, 2026, and proposals are due October 15, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a Minnesota licensed architect
Must have subject matter expertise in forensic science laboratories
Must have experience with law enforcement agencies
Must have a local Minnesota regional presence
Must submit proposal in PDF format
Must register with the Hennepin County Supplier Portal
Must include a cover letter with conflict of interest statement
Must agree to perform services through the Hennepin County Professional Technical Services Roster Principal Agreement
Must demonstrate compliance with Affirmative Action requirements if contract exceeds $100,000

BUDGET

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$140,000 – $180,000

CONTRACT DURATION

6 months

TIMELINE

Issue Request for Proposal: September 21st, 2026

Deadline for Written Questions: October 1st, 2026

Issue Addendum with Responses to Questions: October 8th, 2026

Deadline for Proposal Submission: October 15th, 2026

Notification to Short-Listed Finalist(s): October 26th, 2026

Interviews with Short-Listed Finalists: November 4th, 2026

Contract Execution: Week of November 9th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 1, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Hennepin County

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Minneapolis, Minnesota, seeks a vendor to provide operations and space assessment services for its forensic science laboratory.

The assessment will provide information about the laboratory’s current space needs and potential growth direction. All questions regarding the requirement must be submitted no later than October 1, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on October 15, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $140,000 – $180,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Hennepin County. The work is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Consulting firm experienced in laboratory operations and space planning
Demonstrated expertise assessing forensic or scientific research facilities
Capability to evaluate current facility needs and future growth requirements
Experience serving government agencies or public-sector organizations

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