The University of Minnesota was experiencing increasing parking demands on its Minneapolis campus. With expansion continuing in the northeast portion of the campus, and the presence of several nearby athletic arena venues, the University selected two sites for developing surface parking lots. Prior commitments by the University dictated that the project be designed, competitively bid and constructed on a fast track schedule. In addition to complying with stringent stormwater management requirements and contaminated soil disposal regulations, the designs needed to accommodate existing commercial development and proposed light rail improvements.

Rani Engineering provided project management, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and construction administration services.  The Rani team functioned seamlessly to provide professional design services on schedule, and together with the construction contractor, substantial completion of the project was completed on time.

Professional services included:

• Topographic survey of existing conditions.
• Parking lot layout design that maximized usage of available site area, a particular challenge due to its irregular boundaries.
• Stormwater Management Plan that incorporated rain gardens to provide water quality and rate control.
• Erosion control plan and a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
• Accommodated pedestrian movements and ADA requirements in the design.
• Preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Construction administration and observation.
• Preparation record drawings of the project.