Architectural and Engineering Services SAU Tech Defense Manufacturing Center of Excellence

The university is seeking a qualified architectural and engineering firm to provide full‑service design and engineering for a new Defense Manufacturing Center of Excellence on the SAU Tech campus. The scope includes programming, schematic and detailed design, all engineering disciplines (structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and communications), and construction administration support. The project is funded by a $15 M federal Community Block Grant (construction budget only); design fees are not disclosed and will be negotiated after award. The solicitation is an RFQ; firms must hold an Arkansas architecture license and demonstrate experience with higher‑education and defense‑related facilities. Submission requires six sealed hard‑copy Statements of Qualifications by the Sep 8 2026 deadline, with a questions period ending Aug 31 2026. • Mandatory Arkansas architecture license; ability to deliver full A‑E services (all listed engineering disciplines). • Demonstrated experience on higher‑education, defense/advanced‑manufacturing facilities (minimum five comparable projects). • Submission of six sealed hard‑copy SOQs by Sep 8 2026; no electronic copy required. • Funding contingent on federal appropriation; design fees will be negotiated after award.