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Wilder Complex Safe & Welcoming Entrance

Wilder High School is scheduled to undergo a significant renovation and is outlined below.  To receive periodic updates on project milestones and other news, please sign up to receive E-alerts.

Scope of Work

Small addition and enhancement of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Complex to accommodate new safe & welcoming entrance on SW corner of building at Door #1.  This project also includes the filling of the exterior sunken courtyard to help make a safer and accessible entrance for all students and visitors to any of the 9 programs at the Wilder Complex.

3345 Chicago Ave.
Minneapolis
MN
55407
612-668-1560

Project Updates

January -

Grand Opening for New Entrance moved to January 20th when elevator work will be completed.

 

December-

Grand Opening for New Door #1 Entrance planned for January 5, 2026.  Contractor will continue to work on minor punchlist items and repairing a structural issue on the roof above existing auditorium.  Upgrades to Wilder Elevators planned for end of December, beginning of January 2026.

September-

Over the summer, construction crews worked hard to renovate the old south side family center into the new main entrance suite and health office.  The ceiling in the auditorium was also fixed as it was sagging.  Renovations include new unisex toilets for visitors as they enter the building. 

The new safe & welcoming entrance will be on the SW corner of the building, including a new monument sign. Work is still underway on the new exterior addition and fixing the exterior portion of the auditorium roof.   If weather cooperates, the new entrance will be open by late October, 2025.

April-

Multiple bids were received on 3/13/25 and project cost is within budget.

Add Alternate for Monument Sign will be accepted.

Project to be awarded to Maertens-Brenny Construction pending MPS Formal Board Approval on 4/15/2025.

February-

Project is in bid phase.

January-

More information coming soon.

Contact Us

Ann Cerney, Project Manager

Phone: 612-685-3048

Email: Ann.Cerney@mpls.k12.mn.us

 

 

Project Schedule*

BOE Design Contract Approval: 12/10/24

Schematic Design Completion: 12/15/24

Stakeholder, Steering Committee, QAQC Review: Late December 2024

Design Development Completion: 12/31/24

Cost Estimate #1: 12/31/24

Construction: Maertens-Brenny

Construction Documents: 1/15/25

Cost Estimate #2: 1/15/25

Stakeholder, Steering Committee, QAQC Review: Late January 2025

Bid Documents Issued: 2/14/25

Cost Estimate #3: 2/14/25

Pre-Bid Meeting: 2/25/25

Addendum #1 Issued: 3/4/25

Bid Due Date: 3/13/25

BOE Construction Contract Approval: 4/8/25 HARD DATE

Pre-Construction Activities: April 2025

Construction Start: April 2025

Construction Substantial Completion: 12/15/25

Construction Final Completion: 12/30/25

Warranty Period ends (one year): December 2026

Architect: ATS&R

Contractor: Maertens-Brenny Construction

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