Request for Committee Action
A briefing memo explaining the purpose, background, and impact of the requested action.
Contract with Hagen, Christensen, & McIlwain Architects P.A., dba HCM Architects, for architectural and engineering design services (RCA-2025-00838)
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
To Committee(s)
| # | Committee Name | Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Administration & Enterprise Oversight Committee | July 28, 2025 |
Action Item(s)
| # | File Type | Subcategory | Item Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Action | Contract/Agreement | Authorizing a contract with HCM Architects, in an amount not-to-exceed $283,785 for Architectural and Engineering design services for the Minneapolis Farmers Market Sustainable Modernization Project. |
Ward / Neighborhood / Address
| # | Ward | Neighborhood | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ward 5 | North Loop | |
| 2. | Ward 5 | Sumner-Glenwood |
Background Analysis
The City of Minneapolis is moving forward with plans to sustainably modernize the Minneapolis Farmers Market at 312 East Lyndale Avenue N. This project will provide needed infrastructure improvements to the City’s oldest and largest farmer’s market.
The RFP/Event #0000003609 was issued on May 6th, 2025. The City received eleven (11) proposals for architectural and engineering services for the Minneapolis Farmers Market Sustainable Modernization Project. Proposals were reviewed and evaluated, and four (4) firms were selected for a formal presentation/interview. An Evaluation Panel made up of representatives from Property Services and the Farmers Market reviewed the formal presentation/interviews and recommends the design team headed by Hagen, Christensen & McIlwain Architects P.A., dba HCM Architects to provide architectural and engineering services for the project.
The design fee proposed is a not to exceed amount of $283,785.00, and includes the architectural, engineering, construction administration and cost estimating services for the project. The services will address the needs and functions of the Farmers Market and its sustainable modernization.
Enterprise Review
- Meets the City’s Equity and Inclusion goals for contracts over $100,000. AAP expires on 1/7/2028
- Meets Small and Underutilized Business Program goals. 11% Combined Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) / Women Business Enterprise (WBE)