Project Overview
The Project includes planning and designing a new liquor store to replace the existing building at 621 Highway 55 East. Both the building and parking lot are inefficient and should be replaced. The city wants to construct a building and parking lot to maximize the use of available space.
In an effort to future-proof the building, the City desires the building to be designed with a separate retail/tenant space. In the short term, that space could be utilized for a municipal or private cannabis dispensary, among other options. In the future, if more liquor store space is required, there will be an opportunity to access the leased portion of the building.
The City intends to utilize the Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) delivery method. The CMaR selection process is anticipated to be complete during the conceptual design phase of the project.
The City will budget $7 - $9 million on the Project. The budget includes estimates for existing building demolition, new construction costs, contingencies, miscellaneous fees, design fees, construction management fees, owner costs, FF&E, and any other typical costs related to large capital projects. Project construction will be completed in September 2026 with full use of the facility no later than October 2026.
FAQ's
Updated New Liquor Store FAQ's (PDF): 5-9-25
Contact
Prospective firms with questions may contact Jason Swanson, Director of Liquor Store Operations, at (763) 516-5644 or jason.swanson@ci.buffalo.mn.us.
To view the complete Request For Proposal, please visit RFPS & BID Opportunities page.