KSU - Design-Build Services for Project No. 6000-27-084, Village Residential Dining (North Campus)

Kennesaw State University, on behalf of the Kennesaw State University Foundation, is soliciting statements of qualifications for design-build services for Project No. 6000-27-084, the Village Residential Dining (North Campus) in Marietta, Georgia. The project involves the renovation and adaptive reuse of approximately 12,500 square feet of existing space within University Village to create a new campus dining facility. This includes 10,500 square feet for programmable dining and support functions, encompassing front-of-house seating and back-of-house operations such as food production, storage, and dish return, as well as exterior site improvements for pedestrian circulation, parking, and drainage. The estimated construction cost is 4.9 million dollars, with services anticipated to commence in December 2026 and reach completion by June 2028 for occupancy by Fall 2028. The selection process is a multi-step evaluation beginning with Statements of Qualifications, followed by project proposals and interviews for qualified finalists. Initial evaluation is weighted toward the firm's relevant project experience and qualifications (45%) and firm stability (25%). Finalists are assessed on their project team's experience (50%), proposed management plan (25%), and team communications (25%). The successful design-builder must provide comprehensive architectural, engineering, and construction services while adhering to USG design standards and Board of Regents requirements. Mandatory requirements for offerors include a valid Georgia General Contractor's License, registration to do business in Georgia, and bonding capacity equal to or greater than 150 percent of the actual contract. Submissions must be uploaded in PDF format to the university's Filedrop website by November 10, 2026.