KSU - Design-Build Services for Project No. 6000-27-084, Village Residential Dining (North Campus)

Kennesaw State University ("KSU"), on behalf of the Kennesaw State University Foundation ("KSUF"), is soliciting statements of qualifications from firms interested in providing design-build services for the construction of a project known as Project No. 6000-27-084 "Village Residential Dining (North Campus)", at Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks to identify potential providers of the above-mentioned services. Some firms that respond to this RFQ, who are determined by the Owner to be especially qualified, may be deemed eligible and may be invited to interview and offer proposals for these services.

The project area is approximately 12,500 square feet, of which approximately 10,500 square feet is anticipated to be available for programmable dining and support functions due to existing building service and infrastructure areas that must remain.

The selected Design-Builder shall provide all professional design, engineering, preconstruction, construction, and related services necessary to complete the Project in accordance with the Owner's program, budget, schedule, applicable codes and standards, and the requirements of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

The Design-Builder shall provide a fully coordinated team consisting of all architectural, engineering, specialty consulting, construction, and other professional disciplines required to successfully complete the Project. It is highly recommended that the Design-Builder include a Kitchen/Dining consultant on its team. Services shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Existing Conditions and Program Validation
2. Design Services
3. Preconstruction and Cost Management
4. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
5. Permitting and Regulatory Compliance
6. Construction Services
7. Quality Control and Design-Construction Coordination
8. Project Schedule
9. Commissioning, Testing, and Project Closeout
10. Complete Project Responsibility

The DB will also prepare a final Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction at the completion of the Design Development Documents. This project is required to be completed for an occupancy for Fall 2028.

**Submission method:** Interested firms shall submit/upload one (1) electronic copy in .pdf format of the complete qualifications package to the Kennesaw State University's "Filedrop" file transfer website. The entire response shall not exceed 50 pages, including exhibits, affidavits or other enclosure information that may be included in an appendix. Printed copies will not be accepted. Statements of Qualifications are due **11/10/26 2:00pm**.

Evaluation of Statements of Qualifications

• 25% Factor: Stability of the firm
• 45% Factor: Firm's relevant project experience and qualifications
• 30% Factor: Firm's suitability to provide services for project

Firms must have sufficient bonding capacity for the anticipated total cost of work and a current Contractor's Public Liability Insurance policy.

The preliminary stated cost limitation (SCL) or construction cost of the Project is estimated at **$4.9M**. The Design Builder's (DB) services are anticipated to commence by December 2026 with anticipated completion in June 2028.

A pre-proposal site visit will be conducted by the User, and attendance of finalist firms is **mandatory**.