Requests for Proposals

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AIRPORT ENGINEERING AND PLANNING SERVICES. The City of Buffalo, Minnesota is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified airport consultants to provide professional engineering, environmental, and planning services for the Buffalo Municipal Airport. This RFQ is not for a specific project, but rather to establish a qualified consultant (or consultant team) for as-needed services over the next five (5) years. Professional, technical, and advisory services are needed for projects identified in the Airport’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). For more details on this release, please view the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) document (PDF). For more information, please contact Airport Manager, Chris Fredrick at [email protected].

AIRPORT ENGINEERING AND PLANNING SERVICES. The City of Fairmont, Minnesota is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified airport consultants to provide professional engineering, environmental, and planning services for the Fairmont Municipal Airport. This request is not for a specific project, but to establish a qualified consultant for anticipated projects from 2026–2030, subject to Federal and State funding. Services may include planning, design, bidding, construction administration, and environmental studies related to projects identified in the Airport Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). For more information or to obtain the full SOQ, please visit  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) document or contact Airport Manager Lee Steinkamp at 507-235-6160 or [email protected]. Deadline: May 11, 2026.

BUILDING OFFICIAL. The City of Pine City is seeking proposals from qualified businesses or individuals licensed by the State of Minnesota as a Certified Building Official (CBO) to provide building inspection and code enforcement services. The selected contractor will ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, fire codes, ordinances, and regulations within the City of Pine City. Proposals are due on April 24, 2026. To obtain a full copy of this Request For Proposals please email: mbloomquist@pinecitymn.gov or it can be viewed on our website.

CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT. The City of Edina is seeking proposals from qualified executive search firms for the recruitment and selection of a new City Manager. The RFP is available on the City of Edina Administration Department’s Website. Proposals (PDF Format) are due Thursday, April 16, 2026 by 3 p.m. and sent to Ari Lenz. Questions about the proposal are due by April 9 and must be submitted in writing to Ari Lenz. 

CATCH BASIN REPAIR PROJECT NO. 26484957. The City of Twin Lakes will be accepting sealed bids until May 1, 2026, at 12 p.m. for catch basin repair, and will open said bids on May 4, 2026, at 5 p.m. during the Council Meeting. Scope of Work: Catch basin repair, including but not limited to a cinder block lining measuring 6’ long by 6’ wide and 4’ deep, and 1 CY of asphalt. Contact City Clerk Keith Haskell for details. P.O. Box 428 101 Main Street West Twin Lakes, MN, or by phone: 56089 507-852-2155.

COMPENSATION STUDY. The city of Becker is soliciting proposals for a compensation study. Proposals are due by April 20, 2026 at 4 p.m. Please visit the City’s website to view the RFP documents and submittal information. If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Mortenson: [email protected] or phone 763-200-4247. 

COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION STUDY. The City of South St. Paul is requesting proposals from qualified firms and individuals to complete an Employee Compensation and Classification Study. The city is looking to review current position descriptions, job classification and compensation system currently being utilized to ensure is still comparable in the market. A full copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) can be obtained on City’s website under News & Highlights on the home page. Proposals are due by Friday, April 24, 2026, 4 p.m. Questions should be directed to Shelly Anderson, Asst. City Administrator/HR Director at [email protected] or 651-554-3203.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS STUDY. The City of Red Wing is requesting proposals from qualified firms and individuals to complete a Comprehensive Benefits Study. The City is looking to compare both non-exempt and exempt level benefits with Red Wings comparable cities and to obtain benchmarking data. A full copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) can be obtained by contacting Alex Saxe, HR Manager. Proposals are due by Thursday, April 30th at 4 p.m. Questions should be directed to Alex Saxe, Human Resources Manager at [email protected]

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE. The City of St. Louis Park is seeking proposals for creating a comprehensive plan that translates our community’s vision into clear direction, measurable action and lasting impact. The full RFP is available on the City’s website. Direct questions to Laura Chamberlain at [email protected]. Proposals are due by 1 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE. The City of Mountain Iron is seeking proposals from qualified planning consultants to lead the update of its Comprehensive Plan. The selected firm is expected to collaborate closely with City staff, City Council, Commissions, engineering consultants, residents, and community stakeholders to develop and oversee the update to ensure the plan complies with Minnesota Statutes. A full copy of the RFP is available at: www.mtniron.com. Proposals are due by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026.

CONSULTANT CITY PLANNER SERVICES. The City of Oak Park Heights is seeking proposals for consultant City Planner services. This vital role involves serving as the primary planning resource to manage land use, zoning administration, and development review functions. The selected professional will work closely with City staff, appointed officials, and elected officials to ensure all actions align with the community’s long-term goals and comprehensive plan. Qualified firms or individuals interested in this opportunity can obtain a copy of the RFP by visiting the City’s website. All completed proposals must be submitted electronically to Jacob Rife, City Administrator at [email protected] no later than 4 p.m. on May 15, 2026. 

CULVERT REPAIR PROJECT NO. 2658457. The City of Twin Lakes will be accepting sealed bids by May 1 at 12 p.m. for its culvert repair project. They will be opened at a council meeting on May 4 at 5 p.m. Scope of Work: Remove and replace 1 each of a concrete culvert 60’ long x 48” in diameter, 1 CY class 5 gravel, 2 CY sand and 1 CY asphalt. For questions, please contact Keith Haskell, city clerk: P.O. Box 428 101 Main Street West, Twin Lakes, Minnesota 56089 (Telephone: 507-852-2155) [email protected]

DEVELOPMENT. The City of Champlin is seeking proposals for the purchase and development of City owned land located at 6020 – 117th Avenue North.  The 3.5-acre property is the former Park and Ride lot. Call or email Scott Schulte, Community Development Director, with any questions at [email protected] or 763-923-7102. Proposals must be received by 12 p.m. on April 30, 2026.

DEVELOPMENT. The City of Caledonia is seeking proposals for the purchase and development of City owned land at 615 W Washington Street. A paper copy of the RFP is available at City Hall or on the City’s website. Call Jake Dickson with any questions at 507-725-3450. 

ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ). The City of Eagan is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to retain the services of professional consulting firms to provide municipal engineering and technical/specialty services for the City. The City desires to establish various categories of services to which professional consulting firms will be assigned. The City of Eagan intends to retain up to three (3) firms for General Municipal Engineering Services and may choose to retain at least one firm for each of the Technical/Specialty Services. A complete copy of the SOQ is available on the City of Eagan’s website. All responses, questions and correspondence should be directed to Aaron Nelson, PE, City Engineer at [email protected]. SOQ’s must be received via email or on a flash drive no later than 4 p.m., Thursday April 30, 2026.

ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ). The City of Apple Valley is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to retain the services of professional consulting firms to provide municipal engineering and technical/specialty services for the City. The City desires to establish various categories of services to which professional consulting firms will be assigned. The City of Apple Valley intends to retain up to three (3) firms for General Municipal Engineering Services and may choose to retain at least one firm for each of the Technical/Specialty Services. A complete copy of the SOQ is available on the City of Apple Valley’s website. All responses, questions and correspondence should be directed to Brandon Anderson, PE, City Engineer at [email protected]. SOQ’s must be received at City Hall no later than 4 p.m., Thursday April 30, 2026.

ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ). The City of Lakeville is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to retain the services of professional consulting firms to provide municipal engineering and technical/specialty services for the City. The City desires to establish various categories of services to which professional consulting firms will be assigned. The City of Lakeville intends to retain up to three (3) firms for General Municipal Engineering Services and may choose to retain at least one firm for each of the Technical/Specialty Services. A complete copy of the SOQ is available on the City of Lakeville’s website. All responses, questions and correspondence should be directed to Zach Johnson, PE, City Engineer at [email protected]. SOQ’s must be received via email no later than 4 p.m., Thursday April 30, 2026

EVENT SUPPORT AND SPONSORSHIP CONSULTANT. The City of Dayton runs several events throughout the year and is looking to improve and expand these events. Dayton intends to engage a consultant to support City Staff with City Events and act as an intermediary to negotiate and develop sponsorship opportunities. This may include but not be limited to: Sourcing and recommending performers for Events, Making recommendations for Events, Identifying and recommending partnerships for Events, Identifying and recommending sponsorship opportunities and Building relationships with Businesses within Dayton and surrounding area to develop sponsorship opportunities. For a copy of the full RFP visit the city’s website. Completed proposals relating to the RFP must be received by the City of Dayton on or before Friday April 17, 2026, at 12 p.m.. All proposals with the appropriate required information must be submitted in a sealed package. The outside of the package must contain the name of the submitting vendor, the due date and name of the project. Please submit the proposal material to: Martin Farrell City of Dayton, 12260 South Diamond Lake Road, Dayton MN 55327. Please forward any questions via e-mail to: [email protected] by April 13, 2026. Responses will be provided by April 15, 2026, to all respondents. Questions will not be considered unless submitted via email. Telephone calls or personal visits to the City of Dayton offices are prohibited during the solicitation and evaluation process.

FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR SOLAR-POWERED E-BIKE CHARGING STATIONS. The City of Preston is seeking proposals from interested and qualified consultants to develop a feasibility study for solar-powered e-bike charging stations in the cities of Preston and Lanesboro, located in Southeast Minnesota along the Root River. The RFP is available on the City of Preston’s Economic Development Authority News website. Proposals (PDF format) are due via email to Michelle Marotzke, Economic Development Director, by Wednesday, April 15, 2026, by 4 p.m. Questions may be directed to Michelle via email or telephone at 507-765-2153. This material is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Commerce, based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) Award Number DE-SE0000163.

LOW VOLTAGE CONTRACTOR. The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) is soliciting proposals from qualified low-voltage contractors to provide on-call installation, repair, expansion, and troubleshooting services for fire alarm systems, access control systems, and security camera systems across multiple District facilities. The district’s full RFP and more information can be found at Home – Metropolitan Mosquito Control District. Qualified firms should submit proposals via email in PDF format to Jennifer Macchia at [email protected] no later than 3:30 p.m. CST on May 4. You may also contact Tim Stich at [email protected] with any questions related to the RFP.

PROFESSIONAL PLANNING AND DESIGN CONSULTANTS. Stillwater Public Library is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide planning-level design services, including conceptual and schematic design and planning-level cost estimates, for the Children’s Library and Event Wing spaces. The resulting Children’s Library & Event Wing Enhancement Plan (CLEWE Plan) will support donor engagement, grant applications, and long-term capital planning. It is anticipated that any future renovations resulting from the CLEWE Plan would be funded primarily through gifts and grants. A copy of the RFP is available on the Library’s website. Questions may be directed to Library Director Mark Troendle at [email protected]. Proposals are due by 3 p.m. on April 16, 2026.

REDEVELOPMENT. The City of Cloquet Economic Development Authority (Cloquet EDA) is seeking a qualified long-term development partner with past successful experience utilizing state and federal brownfield funding to initiate cleaning up industrial sites and then successfully redeveloping sites into viable mixed-use projects.  The Cloquet EDA has released a Request for Proposals for the Redevelopment of Brenny Dahl Block Plant in Cloquet. The site is nestled into the crown jewel of the city’s park system, Pine Valley Recreation Area, and adjacent Northwoods Credit Union Arena, and is privately owned featuring approximately eight (8) acres of developable land along the South Highway 33 corridor in Cloquet, MN. The Cloquet EDA, in partnership with the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission and project consultant Stantec, leveraged over $100,000 in federal Environmental Protection Agency funding for environmental due diligence and redevelopment master planning vetted with commercial, hospitality, and housing real estate demand analysis for this site. Proposals are due by 4 p.m. on Friday May 22, 2026. For questions, contact the City of Cloquet Community Development Director Holly Hansen at: [email protected]; 218-879-2507 x4.

REPAIR OF UTILITY ACCESS ROAD PROJECT NO. 26933967. The city of Twin Lakes will accept sealed bids by May 1, 2026, at 12 p.m. for the furnishing of work and materials for the repair of a utility access road. Bids will be opened May 4 at the 5 p.m. council meeting. Scope of Work: Repairs of a utility access road, including 70 LF of ditches and using 36 CY of class 5 gravel. Contact Clerk/Treasurer Ketih Haskell P.O. box 428, 101 Main St West Twin Lakes MN 56089 507-852-2155.