KSU_J-467-DP, Renovations for Student Success and Construction Management Programs

The contract solicitation PE-47200-RFQ-2026-000000144 seeks Design Professional Services for the renovation of the Administration Building at Kennesaw State University’s Marietta campus to support Student Success and Construction Management Programs. The project, designated as J-467-DP, requires comprehensive architectural and design services including schematic design, design development, and construction documentation, with additional potential services in architectural programming, laboratory and acoustical design, civil engineering, landscape and irrigation, stormwater permitting, audio/visual and IT systems, wayfinding, furniture selection, budgeting, QA/QC, and coordination with the construction team and commissioning agent. All work must comply with the campus master plan, emphasize energy efficiency and sustainability under Georgia’s Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act of 2008, and ensure accessibility, durability, and adaptability to evolving academic technology. The estimated design fee is $670,000, with a construction cost ceiling of $10.5 million, and the project is governed by NAICS Code 541310 under the procurement authority of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the BOR Egnyte platform as a single PDF under a specified naming convention and cannot exceed 50 pages using an 11-point font. Mandatory requirements include a signed Certification Form verifying truthfulness and absence of felony or license revocations in the past five years, a notarized Contractor Affidavit under Georgia’s Security and Immigration Compliance Act, a disclosure of any business ties with the Board of Regents or university within the prior two years, a Certificate of Insurance specifying professional liability coverage with carrier details and deductible, and documentation of minority or woman-owned business status if applicable. A mandatory site visit is required as a pass/fail gate; failure to attend disqualifies the proposal. Evaluation is conducted in two phases: first, the Statement of Qualifications is scored based on firm experience (45%), apparent suitability (30%), and financial stability (25%); finalists are then evaluated on team qualifications (50%), design methodology (25%), and communication during interviews (25%). Proposals are due by July 21, 2026, with finalists submitting fee proposals by August 13, 2026. All submissions become public property regardless of confidentiality claims, and proposers are prohibited from communicating with selection committee