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Bid Title: RFPs: Architectural & Engineering Services for Future Rec Center
Category: City of Hibbing Bid Postings & RFPs
Status: Closed

Description:

The City of Hibbing is seeking proposals from qualified Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firms to provide professional services for the planning, design of a new Recreation Center for the City of Hibbing. This facility will respond to strong community demand for expanded indoor recreation, fitness, aquatics, and gathering spaces as identified in the 2024 Hibbing Community Center Feasibility Study. 

The selected A/E firm will guide the City through a feasibility and programming refinement, site selection, and design process, incorporating public engagement, financial and operational planning, and support for a local option sales tax initiative to help fund the project.

Find the full RFP here: /DocumentCenter/View/2997/Hibbing_Recreation_Center_AE-RFP-FINAL

RFP Submittal Deadline: 2:00pm Oct 10, 2025

Interviews/Presentations if needed: week of Oct 20, 2025

Selection Process Completed by the City of Hibbing: Nov 4, 2025

Publication Date/Time:
9/22/2024 12:00 AM
Closing Date/Time:
10/10/2025 2:00 PM
Contact Person:
Nick Arola, City Services Director
nickarola@hibbingmn.gov
218-421-5565
Download Available:
/DocumentCenter/View/2997/Hibb
Miscellaneous:
Project Overview
• Possible Facility Size: Phase 1 approx. 78,000 SF; Phase 2 expansion may bring total to ~95,000 SF.
• Estimated Project Cost: $41–55 million (Phase 1 & 2 combined).
• Schedule:
- Feasibility refinement & community engagement & site selection: 2025-2026
- Funding Development & Schematic Design: 2026
- Design Development: 2026–2027
- Construction Documents & Bidding: 2027
- Anticipated Construction: 2027-2029
- Completion: Late 2028-2029

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