BR-71-2701 University of West Georgia Master Plan

The University of West Georgia (UWG) is seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive Master Plan and a Campus Historic Preservation Plan for its Carrollton campus. The effort includes space inventory and utilization analysis, historic building assessments, stakeholder engagement, and delivery of a phased implementation strategy. The contract budget is $700,000 (all reimbursables) with work to commence in January 2027 and conclude by January 2028. The procurement process consists of a two‑step RFQ/RFP: Step I (qualification statements due 3 Nov 2026) and Step II (proposal, mandatory site visit on 2 Dec 2026, final proposal due 15 Dec 2026, interviews 18 Dec 2026). The award will follow a weighted evaluation of firm stability, relevant experience, and suitability. • Scope: Master planning, historic preservation planning, space utilization analysis, data integration, stakeholder workshops, final report & implementation roadmap. • Budget: $700,000 total fee (including reimbursables). • Timeline: Contract execution Jan 2027 – completion Jan 2028 (≈12 months). • Mandatory site visit for finalists on 2 Dec 2026. • Evaluation criteria: 15 % firm stability, 50 % relevant project experience, 35 % suitability (Step I); 45 % master‑plan approach, 35 % interview performance, 20 % communication (Step II). • Required deliverables: Master Plan document, Historic Preservation Plan, data visualizations, phased implementation schedule, fee allocation breakdown. • Primary contact: Maura Ikharo, Director of Planning, USG (email above).