Birkam Health Center & Johnson Hall Relocation - AE Services

Ferris State University is seeking a professional design firm to provide complete architectural, engineering, and related design services for the relocation of departments currently housed in Birkam Health Center and Johnson Hall. The work will involve space programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding assistance, construction administration, and close‑out for multiple campus buildings (FLITE, Arts & Sciences Commons, National Elastomer Center, Swan, and Granger). The project budget is $12 M–$17 M (construction $9 M–$14 M) with design fees to be determined. The RFP requires attendance at a mandatory pre‑bid conference on Oct 15, 2026, and full proposal submission by Oct 29, 2026. Anticipated award is Nov 12, 2026, with construction slated to start mid‑2027 and substantial completion by mid‑2028. • Scope: full‑service professional design (architectural, structural, MEP, fire, IT, security, interior, BIM 300) for demolition, renovation, and additions. • Phases: Program Validation → Schematic → Design Development → Construction Documents → Bidding/Negotiation → Construction Administration → Warranty/Close‑out. • Multiple facilities involved; coordination across campus utilities and accessibility upgrades required. • Required deliverables include floor plans, design narratives, BIM models, as‑built drawings, and project close‑out documentation. • Mandatory pre‑bid conference; no site visit listed.