ST-27048, New Student Union - Feasibility, Programming and Concept

The University of West Georgia is seeking professional planning consulting services for Project No. ST-27048, the New Student Union - Feasibility, Programming and Concept in Carrollton, Georgia. The scope of work involves comprehensive planning including feasibility and information review, stakeholder engagement through interviews and surveys, benchmarking against comparable universities, and the development of a room-by-room building program. The selected firm must develop at least three conceptual approaches for new construction, providing preliminary cost estimates for each, and ultimately deliver a final report and presentation recommending a preferred concept to university leadership. The estimated base fee for these services is approximately $150,000, which includes all reimbursable expenses. The selection process consists of a two-step evaluation. First, a qualifications review assesses firms based on relevant project experience (45%), suitability for the project (30%), and firm stability (25%). Finalists then undergo interviews evaluated on team qualifications (50%), their proposed methodology (25%), and communication effectiveness (25%). The highest-ranked firm will then negotiate the fee. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF to Amanda Skinner by the deadline, adhering to a strict 45-page limit and 12-point font. Required documentation includes a Statement of Qualifications and several mandatory exhibits, including a notarized certification form, insurance and minority status forms, project team composition, a contractor affidavit, and a proposer's disclosure statement.