UNG, J-466-DP - Strickland Hall Renovation

The University of North Georgia, through the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, is seeking qualified design professionals for the comprehensive planning and design services required for the Strickland Hall Renovation project in Oakwood, Georgia, identified as Project No. J-466-DP. This solicitation, numbered PE-47200-RFQ-2027-000000145, is issued under NAICS code 541310 and follows a best-qualified selection process with a mandatory pre-proposal site visit as a pass/fail gate; failure to attend results in automatic disqualification. The project, with a stated construction cost limitation of $8,400,000, requires the selection of a design firm to deliver basic design and construction administration services using the Construction Management at-Risk delivery method. The design must align with the campus master plan, be energy-efficient and sustainable in compliance with Georgia’s Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act of 2008, contribute to Georgia Peach certification, and incorporate smart building technologies to support evolving academic needs. The selected firm will be expected to work closely with the commissioning agent and deliver detailed third-party cost estimates at key design milestones while managing the schedule through defined procedures and potential acceleration strategies. Proposals must be submitted electronically as a single PDF package via the BOR Egnyte platform by the deadline of July 28, 2026, and must include several mandatory exhibits: a notarized Certification Form confirming truthfulness, absence of criminal history or license revocations in the past five years, and no current debarment or suspension; a notarized Certificate of Insurance and Minority Status to indicate MBE, WBE, or other status; a detailed Project Team Composition listing all personnel and subconsultants; a Contractor Affidavit executed under O.C.G.A. §13-10-91(b)(1) to comply with Georgia’s Security and Immigration Compliance Act; and a signed Proposer’s Disclosure Statement revealing any conflicts of interest with the Board of Regents, the university, or project end-users. Proposals must adhere to specific file-naming conventions and cannot be submitted via mail, fax, or courier. All submitted materials become the property of the owner upon receipt, and labeling as proprietary or confidential does not exempt the information from disclosure under the Open Records Act. Firm selection is based on a two-step evaluation: first, a 70% weighting based