Description
The University of Georgia (UGA) is seeking an architectural/engineering firm to provide full design professional services for the renovation of Oglethorpe House, a nine‑story residence hall housing 496 students. The scope includes schematic design, design development, construction documents, interior design, MEP engineering, code compliance, sustainability (Georgia Peach certification), and construction administration under a CM‑at‑Risk delivery method. The design effort is expected to begin January 2027 and be completed by December 2027, after which construction is slated to start May 2028 and finish Fall 2029. The project budget is approximately $33.5 million, with a design professional base fee of about $2.345 million. Firms must submit a Statement of Qualifications by November 17 2026 and, if shortlisted, attend a mandatory site visit on December 8 2026 and submit a fee proposal by December 16 2026.
• Location: Athens, Georgia (University of Georgia campus)
• Project size: ~93,500 sf, 9 stories, 496 student beds
• Services required: Architectural design, interior design, structural, MEP, sustainability, construction administration, commissioning support
• Delivery method: Construction Manager at Risk (CM‑at‑Risk) with a commissioning agent
• Schedule: Design services Jan 2027–Dec 2027; construction May 2028–Fall 2029
• Budget: $33.5 M construction; $2.345 M design fee
• Submission: SQ due 11/17/2026; mandatory site visit 12/08/2026; fee proposal due 12/16/2026
• Evaluation criteria: Firm stability (25%), relevant project experience (45%), suitability & proximity (30%) for SQ; design team qualifications (50%), design plan (25%), communication (25%) for fee proposal/interview.
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Contact
Manasi Parkhi(Project Manager)