MITC 109 - Student Wellness Center Renovation | Design-Build

The University of Louisville is seeking a qualified Design-Build Contractor to renovate approximately 20,000 square feet of existing space in Suite 109 of the Miller Information Technology Center on its Belknap Campus into a unified Student Wellness Center. The project aims to co-locate Campus Health, the Counseling Center, Campus Recreation Wellness Hub, the PEACC Office, Health Services, and Alcohol and Drug Education services into a single, accessible facility to promote holistic, collaborative care for students. The renovation will include the creation of exam rooms, procedure rooms, laboratory space, lactation and sensory rooms, staff work areas, and dedicated waiting and group meeting spaces, alongside comprehensive modernization of the building’s HVAC, technology, security, fire protection, and electrical systems. All new lighting will be LED, and the design must adhere to strict standards for FERPA compliance, patient care, accreditation, sound masking, wayfinding, and branding, following the 2018 Kentucky State Building Code, 2023 National Electrical Code, NFPA standards, and ASHRAE guidelines. The total project budget is capped at $10 million, with a preliminary estimate of $6.1 million for design and construction costs. The selected Design-Build Contractor must demonstrate proven experience in programming, designing, and delivering projects of similar scale and complexity, particularly in healthcare and psychological service environments, and must show an ability to integrate seamlessly with the University’s professional team and engage diverse stakeholders throughout all project phases. Submissions must include a technical proposal and a financial proposal to be negotiated with the shortlisted candidates, and must be submitted digitally via Workday by September 4, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST. Proposals will be evaluated based on project understanding and approach (40%), team qualifications and availability (25%), personnel experience (20%), and successful execution of past representative projects (15%), with award determined through a best-value process that incorporates Life Cycle Cost Analysis. The contractor must provide 100% performance and payment bonds, meet stringent insurance requirements including commercial general liability, auto liability, workers’ compensation, builders risk, and property insurance with the University named as additional insured, and comply with Kentucky labor laws including prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act and a living wage of $14.16 per hour for full-time staff. All work must meet the highest standards of quality and workmanship, adhere to strict safety protocols including Lockout/Tag