Hawthorne Ramp automation system upgrade contract

Minneapolis file 2026-01004, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-09-25.

Latest action: Published

What it does

Faster climate control and smoother parking ramp experience The Hawthorne Ramp's heating, cooling, and lighting systems will be updated with modern controls, potentially improving comfort and reducing wait times for drivers and staff.

The bigger picture

Lower energy use helps city meet climate goals Newer building automation systems typically cut energy waste by 10-20 percent, reducing both the ramp's operating costs and its carbon footprint over time.

What to watch

Second-lowest bid accepted; may signal cost trade-offs The city chose the second low bid rather than the lowest; the savings versus the lowest bid amount and any differences in warranty or service terms are not disclosed in this contract summary.

Official summary

Accepting the second low bid of Automated Logic Contracting, submitted on Event 4129, in the amount of $391,996, to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the Hawthorne Ramp Building Automation System Upgrade, and authorizing a contract for the project, all in accordance with City specifications.

Read the official record for 2026-01004

See everything up for a vote · This week in Minneapolis · See what we have filed with the clerk