CSU_J-465-DP One Arsenal Place Renovation

The contract pertains to Design Professional Services for the One Arsenal Place Renovation project at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, under solicitation number PE-47200-RFQ-2026-000000142 and NAICS code 541330. The procuring agency is the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, with Columbus State University as the using institution. The solicitation follows a two-step process: first, firms must submit a Statement of Qualifications by July 16, 2026, which will be evaluated based on firm experience (45%), suitability to the project (30%), and organizational stability (25%). Only finalists will be invited to submit a detailed fee proposal and participate in an interview, where their proposed design team qualifications (50%) and design methodology (25%) will be assessed. The scope of work includes comprehensive planning and design services spanning program validation, measured drawings, schematic and design development, construction documentation, mechanical and structural engineering, interior design, furniture and fixture layout, signage, code compliance, commissioning support, and construction administration, all aligned with the campus master plan and geared toward energy efficiency, sustainability, and smart building technology. The project is anticipated to commence in Fall 2026, with construction documents due by Winter 2027, though the start of construction is contingent on funding availability. Proposers must comply with stringent requirements including the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act, submitting a notarized Contractor Affidavit (Exhibit E) or face automatic rejection. All submissions must be uploaded as a single PDF file to the BOR Egnyte platform with proper naming conventions, and printed, mailed, or faxed submissions are strictly prohibited. Firms must provide a notarized Certification Form (Exhibit A) attesting to the truthfulness of all information and confirming no felony convictions or professional licensure revocations in the prior five years, along with a Certificate of Insurance and Minority Status (Exhibit B) detailing professional liability coverage and firm classification as MBE, WBE, or Other. A Proposer's Disclosure Statement (Exhibit F) is mandatory to disclose any gifts, benefits, or conflicts of interest involving the Board of Regents, the university, or end-users within the past year. Communication with selection committee members or university personnel is forbidden from the RFQ issuance through award. Fee proposals, submitted only by finalists using Exhibit D, serve as a