BR-71-2701 Georgia Highlands College Master Plan

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia is seeking professional planning consulting services to develop a Master Plan for Georgia Highlands College, covering the Rome and Cartersville campuses. This solicitation, identified as Project No. BR-87-2701, utilizes a two-step selection process. The first step is a Request for Qualifications due by October 26, 2026, where firms are evaluated on relevant project experience, suitability, and stability. Selected finalists will then proceed to a second step involving detailed proposals and interviews, with evaluations focusing on the master planning approach, team qualifications, and communication effectiveness. The final award will be based on a ranking system, with negotiations starting with the top-ranked firm. The project has a fixed budget of 350,000 dollars, which includes all reimbursables, and an anticipated completion date of January 2028. The scope of work follows a four-phase framework governed by the USG Master Plan Guidelines and the 2013 Space Utilization Study, focusing on data analysis and instructional space utilization. Key deliverables include a detailed work plan, schedule, and a specific fee allocation deployment. Interested firms must submit a Statement of Qualifications not exceeding 20 pages as a single PDF, including a signed accuracy certification, litigation history, and socioeconomic status. All key personnel are required to attend the finalist interviews to demonstrate team dynamics.