RFQ 26‑02 – Campus Master Planning Professional Services for Jackson State University

Jackson State University (JSU) is seeking a qualified “Master Planner” to develop a ten‑year Campus Master Plan that aligns physical development with the university’s academic, financial, and strategic goals. The effort will involve comprehensive assessment of existing conditions, projection of future academic and enrollment needs, infrastructure and land‑use planning, and the creation of phased implementation recommendations. Selection will be based on a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ); up to five firms may be invited to interview, after which the most qualified firm will be negotiated with for scope and fee. The contract will be negotiated after the SOQ phase; no price information is disclosed in the RFQ. • Scope: investigation of current campus conditions, land‑use analysis, building and infrastructure assessments, enrollment and program forecasting, and development of a 2025‑2035 master plan with design guidelines, cost estimates, and phasing. • Deliverables: written master plan report, graphics, cost/phase estimates, and supporting documentation. • Timeline: SOQ submission by 23 Sep 2026, potential interviews by early Oct 2026, contract negotiations Oct‑Nov 2026, award/execution Jan 2027. • Required qualifications: registration with Mississippi Board of Professional Engineers and/or Architectural Examiners, financial stability, relevant past projects, and compliance with HUB Subcontracting Plan. • Submission: 2 electronic copies + 6 hard copies + HUB Subcontracting Plan, delivered to the point‑of‑contact by the deadline.