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Statement of Purpose The City of Elk River, Minnesota is soliciting proposals from a qualified and experienced Architectural Services Consultant to provide comprehensive architectural and engineering design services for retail stores. The new facilities will be constructed at conjoined or separate locations or consist of new constructions and/or lease space remodeling. General Information on the City of Elk River Located approximately 34 miles northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Elk River is located at the confluence of the Mississippi and Elk Rivers. It is one of the largest land-mass cities in Minnesota spanning almost 44 square miles. The city has a population of nearly 28,000 with a diverse economy as a regional center for shopping and destination recreation. Elk River is known for its natural beauty, with numerous parks and trails providing opportunities for hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. Conveniently served by several major highways, including U.S. Highways 169 and 10, we have easy access to the Twin Cities and nearby communities. The city is also served by the NorthStar Commuter Rail, with service between Elk River and downtown Minneapolis. Elk River is a Statutory Plan A city with a weak Mayor-Council form of government, with administrative and legislative authority the ultimate responsibility of the City Council. The city administrator has the responsibilities for the ongoing operations of the city, City Council relations, strategic planning, policy research and implementation, oversight of boards and commissions, performance management, and general city administration. Project Overview Northbound Liquor Store is located at 19348 Evans St NW. The city has determined the facility is beyond economic repair and does not meet operational needs due to its existing layout. The city has determined 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 feet 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 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.