HDR Architecture-UNMC Project NExT Phase 1 Project Health; Solicitation of Professional Building Envelope Consulting Services

The University of Nebraska is seeking a Statement of Qualification from qualified project consultants to provide professional building envelope consulting services for the development of a new state-of-the-art academic acute care facility, known as Project NExT Phase I, located on the UNMC campus in Omaha. This project aims to enhance healthcare infrastructure through a collaborative effort involving HDR Architecture Inc. and Kiewit Building Group Inc., with the selected consultant contracting directly with HDR to support design and construction administration efforts. The current phase of the project is in validation, following the completion of program planning, and the scope of work includes services related to design validation, construction oversight, and ensuring the integrity of the building envelope. The solicitation, posted on August 27, 2024, with a response deadline of September 17, 2024, is managed through the eBid system, which serves solely as an advertisement platform. Interested firms are instructed to direct all questions in writing to Bryan Nielsen at HDR Architecture and to review the RFQ document for detailed project requirements. The contract size is estimated between $500,000 and $2,000,000, and the project falls under NAICS code 541611, indicating a professional, scientific, and technical services classification. This opportunity is part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s efforts to engage specialized consultants for critical infrastructure development, emphasizing the importance of qualified expertise in building envelope systems to ensure the project's success.