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101 COLLEGE PARKWAY, ARNOLD, MARYLAND 21012-1895

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

PROJECT NO.C2027-14-P

ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR

CLAUSON CENTER HCAT ADDITION

October 1, 2026

Submit Qualifications To:

Heidi Frist Senior Purchasing Agent Anne Arundel Community College hmfrist@aacc.edu

Deadline for Receipt of Qualifications: October 29, 2026, 11:00 AM ET mailto:hmfrist@aacc.edu

To All Interested Firms:

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from professional architectural and engineering firms to provide architectural and engineering services for the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism (HCAT) Addition to the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades on the Arnold Campus. Based on its evaluation of the qualifications received, the College intends to identify the most qualified firms and invite them to submit technical and price proposals for architectural and engineering services.

Firms shall submit a digitally signed Statement of Qualifications via email to Heidi Frist, Senior Purchasing Agent, at hmfrist@aacc.edu, with the subject line “SOQ: Project C2027-14-P A&E Services for Clauson Center HCAT Addition.”

Statements of Qualifications must be received no later than 11:00 a.m. ET on October 29, 2026. For purposes of determining timely receipt, the College’s email timestamp shall govern.

The sender’s email timestamp shall not be accepted as evidence of timely submission. Each firm is solely responsible for ensuring that its Statement of Qualifications is received by the College prior to the submission deadline.

This Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is available through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) website. Offerors are solely responsible for obtaining the SOQ, all addenda, and any subsequent solicitation documents issued through eMMA prior to submitting a response.

Anne Arundel Community College shall not be responsible for, nor liable for, any errors, omissions, discrepancies, unauthorized modifications of electronic data, transmission failures, browser incompatibilities, or other electronic communication issues arising from circumstances beyond the College’s control.

Anne Arundel Community College reserves the right to reject any and all submittals and to waive any informalities, technicalities, or minor irregularities when such action is determined to be in the best interest of the College. The award of any resulting contract is subject to the availability of funding and all required approvals.

Senior Purchasing Agent hmfrist@aacc.edu

Notice of Nondiscrimination: Anne Arundel Community College prohibits all types of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation on the basis of race, including hair style and hair texture, color, religion or creed, ancestry or national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship, and genetic information. To file a complaint of discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, or retaliation, please contact the chief compliance and fair practices officer/Title IX coordinator at 410-777-1239 or complianceofficer@aacc.edu. Firms/Contractors who need a reasonable accommodation should contact Disability Support Services at DSS@aacc.edu or 410-777- 1411. Requests for most accommodations must be made at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the event or activity; however, requests for sign language interpreters, live captioning, alternate format books, or assistive technology need to be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the event or activity.

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NON-SUBMITTAL RESPONSE FORM

Solicitation Name: A&E Services for Clauson Center HCAT Addition Solicitation Number: C2027-14-P

NOTE TO VENDOR:

If your company’s response is a “non-submittal”, Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is very interested in the reason for such response since AACC desires to ensure that the procurement process is fair, non-restrictive and attracts maximum participation from interested companies. We therefore appreciate your responses to this Non-Submittal Response Form.

Please complete and Email to: hmfrist@aacc.edu or fax this form to: (410) 777-4244

Please indicate your reason for responding with a “non-submittal”:

□ Unable to meet the requirements for this solicitation.

□ Unable to provide the goods or services specified in this solicitation

□ Unable to meet time frame established for start and or completion of project.

□ Received too late to submit a bid. Received on:

□ Please remove our company’s name from receiving similar type solicitations.

Other (Please explain):

Your response will be reviewed and placed in the solicitation file. Your input will assist

AACC in determining changes necessary to increase participation in the solicitation process.

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ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS PROJECT NO. C2027-14-P

A&E SERVICES FOR CLAUSON CENTER HCAT ADDITION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

1.2 PROJECT SUMMARY

1.3 FUNDING CONTINGENCY

1.4 DELIVERY METHOD: CM AT RISK WITH GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE

1.5 CONTACT POINT

1.6 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SUBMITTALS DOCUMENTS

1.7 CUTOFF FOR QUESTIONS

1.8 SUBMISSION OF STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS DOCUMENTS

1.9 LATE SUBMITTALS, LATE WITHDRAWALS, AND LATE MODIFICATIONS

1.10 ERRORS IN QUALIFICATION SUBMITTALS

1.11 EVALUATION OF QUALIFICATION SUBMITTALS

SECTION II SUBMITTAL FORMAT

1.0 TITLE PAGE/TRANSMITTAL LETTER

2.0 PROFILE OF FIRM

3.0 KEY PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE

4.0 FIRM’S EXAMPLE PROJECTS

5.0 BIM CAPABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

6.0 VALUE ADDED

7.0 REQUIRED FORMS

SECTION III REQUIRED FORMS

MINORITY PARTICIPATION

SAMPLE BANK LETTER

DISPUTES DISCLOSURE FORM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA

AFFIDAVIT OF ACCURACY FORM

APPENDIX A – TENTATIVE MASTER PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE

C2027-14-P

ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS PROJECT NO. C2027-14-P

A&E SERVICES FOR CLAUSON CENTER HCAT ADDITION

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

10/01/26 SOQ posted on eMaryland Marketplace.

10/14/26 Questions due for Statement of Qualifications. All questions must be submitted by email to hmfrist@aacc.edu, no later than 11:00 a.m. ET.

10/15/26 Addendum issued, if applicable

10/29/26 Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) must be submitted by email to hmfrist@aacc.edu, no later than 11:00 a.m. ET. Statements of Qualifications may be submitted at any time prior to this date and time. For purposes of determining timely receipt, the College's email timestamp shall govern. Submittals will not be publicly opened.

10/30/26 – 11/19/26 Evaluation of SOQs.

11/23/26 Qualified firms notified.

11/23/26 Technical-Price Request for Proposal (RFP) issued to qualified firms.

11/26/26 – 11/29/26 College Closed – Thanksgiving Break

12/03/26 Technical/Pricing Pre-Proposal Microsoft Teams Meeting, 10:00 a.m. ET. Attendance by all qualified firms is strongly encouraged.

12/04/26 Site Visit

12/07/26 Addendum issued with minutes from pre-proposal meeting.

12/14/26 Questions due for the Technical/Price Request for Proposal. All questions and requests must be submitted by email to hmfrist@aacc.edu, no later than 11:00 a.m. ET.

12/16/26 Addendum issued, if applicable.

12/23/26 – 01/03/27 College Closed – Winter Break

01/15/27 Technical Proposals, consisting of Volumes One and Two, must be submitted by email to hmfrist@aacc.edu no later than 11:00 a.m. ET. Volume Three, Price Proposal, shall not be submitted at this time. Proposals may be submitted at any time prior to this date and time. For purposes of determining timely receipt, the College's email timestamp shall govern. Proposals will not be publicly opened.

01/15/27 – 01/28/27 Evaluation of Technical Proposals

01/18/27 College Closed – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

02/18/27 – 02/19/27 Interviews with Qualified Firms.

02/23/27 Top ranked A&E firm determined and pricing package opened by Purchasing

03/01/27 – 03/31/27 Price negotiations with top ranked A&E firm

03/22/27 – 03/28/27 College Closed – Spring Break

05/11/27 College administration submits recommendations for contract award to the College’s Board of Trustees (BOT) for approval.

05/12/27 Notice of Board of Trustees (BOT) approval of A&E firm

07/01/27 Executed AIA Document for A&E and Notice to Proceed issued with PO

08/02/27 Design Phase Start

Note: Schedule is tentative and can change at any time.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from professional architectural and engineering firms to provide design and construction phase services for the Clauson Center HCAT Addition located on the Arnold Campus.

This procurement will be conducted in two phases. During Phase One, the College will evaluate Statements of Qualifications and determine the firms that are most qualified to perform the required services. Firms selected to advance will be invited to participate in Phase Two and submit technical and price proposals for Architecture and Engineering (A/E) services.

The College intends to retain a full-service Architectural and Engineering firm, including all required design disciplines and consultants, to provide planning, programming validation, design, bidding and negotiation support, construction administration, and other services necessary for successful delivery of the Project.

The Project will be delivered utilizing the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method. The selected A/E firm will work collaboratively with the College, the Construction Manager at Risk, and other project stakeholders throughout the design and construction process to support budget management, schedule coordination, constructability reviews, value engineering, and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development.

The College anticipates identifying the selected A/E firm and completing negotiations prior to the availability of project funding. Contract execution, issuance of a Purchase Order, and Notice to Proceed are contingent upon the availability of funding and all required approvals. Funding for design services and preconstruction management is anticipated on July 1, 2027.

Additional information regarding the Project, funding contingency, and CMAR delivery method is provided in Sections 1.2 through 1.4.

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1.2 PROJECT SUMMARY

Anne Arundel Community College intends to retain the services of an Architectural & Engineering firm (with all associated design disciplines and consultants) to work collaboratively with the College and the Construction Management at Risk firm to design the Clauson Center HCAT Addition located on the Arnold campus. This project has an estimated construction budget of approximately $10,677,000 and an estimated furnishings, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) budget of $1,494,000, for a total project budget of approximately $12,171,000.

The Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism (HCAT) program currently operates on the Arnold Campus within the Humanities Building and at the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism Institute in Glen Burnie. The Glen Burnie facility (6,221 NASF / 15,406 GSF), which houses instructional training laboratories and a commercial kitchen, has developed significant building deficiencies, including major structural issues.

Following a comprehensive evaluation of the facility, Anne Arundel Community College and Anne Arundel County determined that consolidating the program on the Arnold Campus would be more cost effective than renovating the existing building. A Facility Program Manual completed in 2025 recommended the construction of an addition to the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades to accommodate the HCAT program.

The HCAT Addition to the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades will provide a permanent home for hospitality, culinary arts, and tourism education on the Arnold Campus. The project will expand the College’s workforce development and career-focused instructional opportunities while strengthening connections between the HCAT program and the skilled trades programs currently housed within the Clauson Center. The addition will support hands-on, industry-focused training and provide modern learning environments for students pursuing careers in culinary arts, hospitality management, and tourism.

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Primary spaces within the addition are anticipated to include instructional laboratories, culinary teaching and training spaces, program support areas, classrooms, faculty and administrative offices, and student collaboration spaces. The instructional laboratories and culinary training environments will be designed to support hands-on learning, workforce development, and flexibility for evolving program needs.

Support spaces will provide adequate storage, preparation, and operational functions necessary to support instructional activities. Classrooms and informal learning environments should accommodate a variety of instructional methods and active learning opportunities. Administrative support areas, including offices, collaboration spaces, and meeting rooms, will provide faculty and staff with a range of environments to support instruction, student engagement, and program operations.

Pursuant to § 3-602.1 of the State Finance and Procurement Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, the Project shall be designed and constructed as a High Performance Building. The College requires the Project to achieve, at a minimum, LEED Silver certification under the version of the U.S.

Green Building Council's LEED Rating System applicable at the time of Project registration. The College’s goal is to achieve LEED Gold. The selected A/E firm shall lead and manage the LEED certification process and coordinate all required sustainable design, documentation, and certification activities necessary to achieve the Project's certification objectives.

The scheduling of this project will be based on the requirements of the College, minimizing disturbance to faculty, staff, and students in adjacent buildings and campus amenities. Construction activities will require careful coordination with ongoing operations within the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades and surrounding East Campus facilities. Occupancy of the HCAT Addition is anticipated in early August 2030. See Appendix A for a copy of the Tentative Master Project Development Schedule. This schedule is tentative and can change at any time.

1.3 FUNDING CONTINGENCY

The College is conducting this solicitation in advance of final project funding approval to support the anticipated project schedule. Advancement of a firm through the multi-phase procurement process, selection of a successful firm, contract award, contract execution, and issuance of a Notice to Proceed are contingent upon the approval and availability of project funding. The College reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, reject any or all Statements of Qualifications, suspend or delay the procurement process, discontinue negotiations, or otherwise terminate the procurement process if funding is not approved, is delayed, or becomes unavailable. Issuance of this solicitation does not obligate the College to award a contract, enter into negotiations, reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of a response, or proceed with the procurement process. No contractual obligation shall arise unless and until a written agreement has been fully executed by the parties and a Notice to Proceed has been issued by the College.

1.4 DELIVERY METHOD: CM AT RISK WITH GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE

The College is committed to a partnering approach for the successful design and construction of this Project. Partnering is defined as a collaborative process among the College, Architect/Engineer (A/E), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Trade Contractors that promotes open communication, mutual respect, and shared responsibility for achieving the Project’s budget, schedule, program requirements, and quality objectives.

The selected A/E firm will work collaboratively with the College and the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) throughout the design and construction process. The A/E shall support design coordination, constructability reviews, value engineering, cost control, schedule management, and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development efforts to help achieve the Project’s budget, schedule, quality, and program objectives.

1.5 CONTACT POINT

All communications regarding this Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) shall be directed in writing via email to:

Senior Purchasing Agent hmfrist@aacc.edu

To preserve the integrity of the procurement process, firms, including their employees, representatives, consultants, subcontractors, and other third parties acting on their behalf, shall not contact any other College employee, faculty member, Board member, or College representative regarding this SOQ.

Prohibited contact includes, but is not limited to, seeking, obtaining, or providing information related to this procurement. A firm's failure to comply with this requirement may result in disqualification from further consideration.

At its sole discretion, the College may designate one or more representatives to serve as liaisons for communications with firms. Such designation may occur after the Technical/Price Proposal submission deadline. Upon notification by the College, all communications regarding this procurement shall be directed through the designated liaison(s).

1.6 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SUBMITTALS DOCUMENTS

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and all related solicitation documents may be obtained through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA).

Offerors are solely responsible for obtaining the SOQ, all addenda, and any subsequent solicitation documents issued through eMMA prior to submitting a response. All addenda will be posted on eMMA, and it is the responsibility of each offeror to regularly monitor the website for updates. Addenda may be issued at any time, including shortly before the submission deadline.

Anne Arundel Community College assumes no responsibility or liability for errors, omissions, discrepancies, unauthorized modifications of electronic data, transmission failures, browser incompatibilities, or other electronic communication issues that are beyond the College’s control.

The College does not provide solicitation documents in any format other than those made available through eMMA.

The SOQ and related documents are provided solely for the purpose of obtaining qualifications and proposals for the work described herein. No other use of these documents is authorized without the express written consent of the College.

1.7 CUTOFF FOR QUESTIONS

All requests for clarification and questions regarding this Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) shall be submitted in writing via email to Heidi Frist, Senior Purchasing Agent, no later than 11:00 a.m. ET on October 14, 2026.

Questions received after the stated deadline may not be considered or answered by the College.

1.8 SUBMISSION OF STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS DOCUMENTS

Respondents must be registered with eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). Instructions for registration are available on the eMMA website.

Respondents shall submit their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) using the forms provided in this solicitation. Submittals must be digitally signed and submitted via email to:

Heidi Frist Senior Purchasing Agent hmfrist@aacc.edu

The subject line of the email shall state: “SOQ Project C2027-14-P A&E Services for Clauson Center HCAT Addition.”

Statements of Qualifications must be received no later than 11:00 a.m. ET on October 29, 2026. For purposes of determining timely receipt, the College's email timestamp shall govern. The sender's email timestamp shall not be accepted as evidence of timely submission. Each respondent is solely mailto:hmfrist@aacc.edu https://emma.maryland.gov/page.aspx/en/usr/login?ReturnUrl=%2Fpage.aspx%2Fen%2Fbpm%2Fprocess_browse eMaryland%20Marketplace%20Advantage%20(eMMA) responsible for ensuring that its Statement of Qualifications is received by the College prior to the submission deadline.

Statements of Qualifications will not be accepted through eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA).

All costs incurred by respondents in connection with the preparation, submission, presentation, or clarification of their Statements of Qualifications, including attendance at meetings, interviews, or presentations, shall be borne solely by the respondent. Such costs shall not be reimbursed by the College under any circumstances.

1.9 LATE SUBMITTALS, LATE WITHDRAWALS, AND LATE MODIFICATIONS

It is the responsibility of each firm to ensure that its Statement of Qualifications is received by Heidi Frist, Senior Purchasing Agent, at hmfrist@aacc.edu, no later than 11:00 a.m. ET on October 29, 2026. For purposes of determining timely receipt, the College's email timestamp shall govern. The sender's email timestamp shall not be accepted as evidence of timely submission.

Statements of Qualifications may be submitted at any time prior to the deadline. Any Statement of Qualifications, request for withdrawal, or request for modification received after the stated deadline shall be considered late.

Late Statements of Qualifications, withdrawals, or requests for modification will not be considered unless received before award is made and the late submission would have been timely but for the sole or paramount action or inaction of College personnel.

A late modification to a successful Statement of Qualifications that makes its terms more favorable to the College may be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

1.10 ERRORS IN QUALIFICATION SUBMITTALS

Firms are responsible for the accuracy of their Statements of Qualifications. A firm may withdraw or modify its submittal by providing written notice to the Senior Purchasing Agent prior to the date and time specified for receipt of Statements of Qualifications.

All Statements of Qualifications shall be considered final after the designated submission deadline. A Statement of Qualifications may not be withdrawn, modified, or canceled for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days following the date and time established for receipt of submittals.

Withdrawal of a Statement of Qualifications after the submission deadline will not be permitted unless, in the sole judgment of the College and based upon clear and demonstrable evidence, the firm has made a bona fide error in the preparation of its submittal and the error would result in substantial loss to the firm. In such cases, the College may, at its discretion, permit withdrawal of the submittal.

Negligence by the firm in preparing its submittal shall not constitute grounds for withdrawal, modification, or cancellation after the submission deadline.

The College reserves the right to contact any firm to verify information contained in its submittal and to request clarification of information submitted. The College may waive or permit the correction of minor irregularities and may waive formalities, informalities, or technicalities in the evaluation of submittals when deemed appropriate, necessary, and in the best interest of the College.

1.11 EVALUATION OF QUALIFICATION SUBMITTALS

Statements of Qualifications must comply with the requirements set forth in Section II – Submittal Format. Statements of Qualifications that fail to conform to or are not responsive to the requirements of this solicitation may be rejected at the discretion of the College.

A College Selection and Evaluation Committee will review and evaluate the Statements of Qualifications received. Based on its evaluation, the College will determine which firms are the most highly qualified and eligible to advance to the next phase of the procurement process.

The College intends to establish a short list of no fewer than three (3) qualified firms. However, the College reserves the right to determine the number of firms advanced to the next phase based on its evaluation of the Statements of Qualifications received.

Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated using the following criteria, listed in descending order of importance:

• Organization, Completeness, Conciseness, and Clarity of Submission

• Profile of Firm

• Key Personnel Experience

• Example Projects

• BIM Capabilities and Qualifications

• Other (Value Added)

• MBE Participation

• Proof of Financial Stability

• Summary of Litigation

Firms selected to advance to the next phase will be invited to submit a technical proposal and satisfy any additional requirements included in the Technical/Price Request for Proposal.

The College may conduct such investigations as it deems necessary to evaluate a firm's ability to successfully perform the services required by this solicitation.

The College reserves the right to seek clarification of information contained in a Statement of Qualifications and to verify any information submitted. Firms shall provide any information reasonably requested by the College to assist in determining whether the firm's submittal is responsive to the requirements of this solicitation and whether the firm is responsible and qualified to perform the work.

The College may waive or permit the correction of minor irregularities and may waive formalities, informalities, or technicalities when such action is determined to be in the best interest of the College.

The College reserves the right to negotiate or modify any element of the procurement process to achieve the objectives of this solicitation and to obtain the best value for the College.

END OF SECTION

SECTION II SUBMITTAL FORMAT

Statements of Qualifications shall be prepared and organized in accordance with the format specified in this section. Respondents shall submit their Statements of Qualifications using the forms provided in this SOQ and in accordance with the submission requirements set forth in Section 1.8, Submission of Statements of Qualifications.

Statements of Qualifications should be clear, concise, and well organized. Respondents are encouraged to include a table of contents and any supporting documentation necessary to facilitate the College's review of their qualifications.

The evaluation criteria for this solicitation are set forth in Section 1.11, Evaluation of Statements of Qualifications. To assist the Selection and Evaluation Committee in its review, respondents shall organize their Statements of Qualifications in the format specified below and address all required sections.

Statements of Qualifications that fail to conform to or are not responsive to the requirements of this solicitation may be rejected at the discretion of the College.

Submittals must be organized in the following format:

1.0 Title page

2.0 Profile of Firm

3.0 Key Personnel Experience

4.0 Firm’s Example Projects

5.0 BIM Capabilities and Qualifications

6.0 Value Added

7.0 Required Forms

• MBE Participation

• Proof of Financial Stability

• Summary of Litigation

• Acknowledgement of Addenda

• Affidavit of Accuracy Form

1.0 TITLE PAGE/TRANSMITTAL LETTER

The Title Page shall be prepared on the firm's letterhead and shall include the firm's name and address, the name of the firm's contact person for this solicitation, complete telephone and email contact information, and the date of submission. The Title Page shall also identify the SOQ title and solicitation number.

The Title Page shall also serve as the Transmittal Letter. The purpose of the Transmittal Letter is to transmit the firm's Statement of Qualifications and identify the materials included in the submittal. The letter shall be signed by an individual authorized to bind the firm to all statements and representations contained therein.

2.0 PROFILE OF FIRM

2.1 Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for award, the Proposer must have been regularly engaged in providing the services described in this solicitation for a minimum of five (5) years. The Proposer must be properly licensed and insured to perform the required professional services in the State of Maryland and shall maintain all professional registrations and certifications required for the disciplines included in its proposed team.

The Proposer shall provide documentation demonstrating compliance with all applicable licensing requirements. Failure to provide such documentation may result in the Proposer being determined nonresponsive.

2.2 Firm History and Size

Provide a concise but informative overview of the firm, including:

• The year the firm was established and began providing the requested professional services;

• The size of the firm, including the total number of employees;

• A breakdown of employees by discipline or area of expertise.

If the Proposer is a local office of a parent company, also provide:

• An employee breakdown for the local office;

• Identification of the office location for each proposed key team member.

2.3 Business Volume and Project Experience

Provide the firm’s annual sales volume for each of the past three (3) years. For each year, include:

• The number of projects completed;

• The largest project completed (by dollar value);

• The average project size.

2.4 Capacity and Qualifications

Describe the firm's capacity to successfully perform the proposed services within the College's required schedule. Include a discussion of the availability of the proposed key personnel, the resources available to support the Project, and the firm's approach to managing workloads and maintaining schedule commitments on concurrent projects.

Additionally, describe the firm's experience performing services on Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) projects for institutions of higher education. Explain the qualifications, experience, resources, and capabilities that distinguish the firm from its competitors and make it uniquely qualified to provide Architecture and Engineering (A/E) services for this Project.

2.5 Organizational Chart

Provide a project team organizational chart identifying the team members referenced in Section

3.0 and illustrating their roles, responsibilities, and reporting relationships.

3.0 KEY PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE

Provide information for the proposed key project personnel for this Project.

The individuals identified in response to this section shall be considered the Firm's proposed key personnel for this Project. By identifying these individuals in its Statement of Qualifications, the Firm is committing them to the Project for the duration of the Contract. No substitution, reassignment, or removal of proposed key personnel shall be permitted without the prior written approval of the College.

At a minimum, the following personnel shall be identified:

• Architectural Design Firm: Principal-in-Charge, Project Manager, Lead Designer, Project Architect, Design Quality Control Manager, LEED Coordinator, and other key personnel identified by the A/E firm.

• Food Service / Commercial Kitchen Design Consultant: Principal-in-Charge and Lead Designer.

• Civil/Site Engineer: Principal-in-Charge and Lead Designer.

• Structural Engineer: Principal-in-Charge and Lead Designer.

• Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer: Principal-in-Charge and Lead Designer.

• Electrical Engineer: Principal-in-Charge and Lead Designer.

• Interior Designer: Principal-in-Charge and Lead Designer.

• Other Engineers/Designers: Principal-in-Charge and Lead Designer.

For each proposed individual, clearly identify their role and provide the following information:

a. Educational background;

b. Work experience with the proposing firm, including dates of employment and positions held;

c. Work experience with prior employers, including dates of employment and positions held; and

d. Specific project experience on projects of similar scope, size, complexity, and cost, including higher education facilities, workforce development facilities, instructional laboratories, culinary arts facilities, hospitality facilities, and occupied buildings. Describe the individual's role, responsibilities, and duration of involvement for each project referenced. Higher consideration will be given when the individual's role on the referenced project is the same as the role proposed for this Project.

A minimum of four (4) projects shall be provided for each individual. For each project, include a brief description, project type, construction value, delivery method (CMAR, GC, DB, etc.), project schedule, the name of the Owner, and the name of the General Contractor and/or Construction Manager at Risk.

Also identify the original construction budget and the final construction cost.

Higher consideration will be given to personnel with demonstrated experience on hospitality, culinary arts, commercial kitchen, workforce development, instructional laboratory, and higher education projects of similar scope and complexity. Additional consideration will be given to personnel with prior experience working on projects delivered using the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) method.

4.0 FIRM’S EXAMPLE PROJECTS

Proposers shall submit information on four (4) projects completed within the last ten (10) years that best demonstrate the firm's qualifications and experience for this project. Each project shall have been a minimum of 10,000 GSF and/or have a construction value of at least $8 million.

For each project, provide a brief description including the project scope, size, cost, delivery method, and relevance to this solicitation. Identify the original construction budget, final construction cost, number of non-owner requested change orders, and total number of approved change orders. Clearly identify the project owner and provide a reference including the contact person's name, title, telephone number, and email address. Proposers are encouraged to include photographs or renderings of each project.

Projects will receive higher consideration if they demonstrate experience with higher education facilities, hospitality and culinary arts facilities, workforce development facilities, instructional laboratory environments, Maryland state-funded community college projects, the Anne Arundel County permitting process, occupied campus construction, and projects of similar scope, complexity, and budget.

Clearly indicate the year design services commenced and the year construction was completed.

Include the original project completion date and the actual substantial completion date, along with an explanation for any significant delays.

Finally, include a project participation matrix identifying the involvement of proposed key personnel on each submitted project. Firms are not required to submit Standard Form 330 (SF330); however, the participation matrix shall be formatted similarly to Section G, Key Personnel Participation in Example Projects, of the SF330.

5.0 BIM CAPABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Describe the firm’s qualifications, capabilities, and experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM).

Include examples of BIM use on similar projects and provide a sample BIM Execution Plan illustrating how BIM will be managed and coordinated among the design team and subconsultants.

6.0 VALUE ADDED

Describe the unique qualifications, capabilities, resources, technologies, or services that distinguish your firm from other architectural and engineering firms. Firms should highlight any value-added approaches, innovations, or design practices that would benefit the College and contribute to the successful planning, design, and delivery of this project. Responses should be limited to information not previously addressed in Sections 2.0 through 5.0.

7.0 REQUIRED FORMS

7.1 Minority Participation

It is the policy of Anne Arundel Community College to strongly encourage minority business enterprises (MBE) to provide goods and services for the performance of College functions.

Minority businesses include non-profit entities organized to promote the interests of persons with disabilities, and firms that are 51% owned and controlled by a member of socially or economically disadvantaged minority groups, which include: African-Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska natives, Asians, Pacific Islanders, women, and the mentally or physically disabled. MBE participation can be achieved via MBE prime, MBE joint venture party, MBE consultants, and MBE suppliers or trade contractors. The College does not have a MBE certification program, but accepts MBE certification from all government certification programs.

Non-minority firms are encouraged to respond to this section by providing a narrative describing their plan for utilizing an MBE subconsultant for this project and provide the subconsultant’s MBE number.

7.2 Firm’s Financial Stability

Firms shall provide a letter of reference from their bank or financial institution as evidence of the firm's financial stability. A sample bank letter is provided for reference.

7.3 Summary of Litigation

Complete the Disputes Disclosure Form and disclose any reprimands, suspensions, debarments, contract defaults, contract terminations, requests for equitable adjustment, claims, litigation, or other contract disputes related to the services regularly provided by the firm during the past five (5) years. Where applicable, provide a brief description of the matter, its status or outcome, and the monetary amounts involved. Disclosure may be limited to the regional or district office supporting this contract.

7.4 Acknowledgement of Addenda

Complete and submit the Acknowledgement of Addenda Form to acknowledge receipt of all Addenda issued prior to the Statement of Qualifications submission deadline.

7.5 Affidavit of Accuracy Form

The Affidavit of Accuracy Form shall be completed by the respondent and included with the Statement of Qualifications.

SECTION III REQUIRED FORMS

MINORITY PARTICIPATION

SAMPLE BANK LETTER

DISPUTES DISCLOSURE FORM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA

AFFIDAVIT OF ACCURACY FORM

ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

MINORITY PARTICIPATION

Firm Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

It is the policy of Anne Arundel Community College to strongly encourage minority business enterprises (MBE) to provide goods and services for the performance of College functions. Minority businesses include non-profit entities organized to promote the interests of persons with disabilities, and firms that are 51% owned and controlled by a member of socially or economically disadvantaged minority groups, which include: African- Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska natives, Asians, Pacific Islanders, women, and the mentally or physically disabled. MBE participation can be achieved via MBE prime, MBE joint venture party, MBE consultants, and MBE suppliers or trade contractors. The College does not have a MBE certification program, but accepts MBE certification from all government certification programs.

Non-minority firms are encouraged to respond to this section by providing a narrative explaining their MBE participation by describing the firm’s outreach efforts to minority business enterprises in order to encourage their participation.

Scoring for minority participation will be as follows:

• 5% will be awarded if firm is a minority firm

• 3% will be awarded if firm will utilize a minority sub-contractor for this project

• 1% will be awarded if firm has utilized a minority sub-contractor on similar projects and/or have participated in a Minority Outreach Program within the last twelve (12) months

*Firms must provide written documentation and proof in order to receive any MBE percentages listed above

Firms shall complete the following:

I hereby represent that our/my company IS ___________

IS NOT ___________

a minority business firm as indicated below (check all that apply):

African-American _____ American Indian/Alaska Native _____ Hispanic _____ Asian/Pacific Islander _____ Disabled _____ Female _____

Minority Business Enterprise Certification #_____________________________________________________

Certifying Agency__________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Authorized Firm Representative

Print Name of Authorized Firm Representative

Title of Authorized Firm Representative Date

ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SAMPLE BANK LETTER

Firms shall provide a letter of reference from their bank or financial institution as evidence of the firm's financial stability. A sample bank letter is provided for reference.

MM/DD/YY

Ms. Heidi Frist Senior Purchasing Agent Anne Arundel Community College 101 College Parkway Arnold, MD 21012

Dear Ms. Frist:

This is to confirm that (Firm’s name) is currently a client of our banking institution, and has maintained a satisfactory banking relationship with our bank since MM/DD/YY.

(Firm’s name) currently maintains deposit balances in excess of $__________________.

This reference is issued for the interested party, and does not impose any responsibility to the bank.

Sincerely, (Signature of banking official)

ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

DISPUTES DISCLOSURE FORM

Summary of Litigation

Firm Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Answer the following questions by placing an "X" in the appropriate box. If you answer "Yes," provide an explanation as an attachment.

Disclosure can be limited to the regional/district office which will be supporting this contract.

1. Has your firm, or any of its officers, received a reprimand of any nature or been suspended or debarred by the State of Maryland’s Board of Public Works, or any other regulatory agency or professional association within the last five (5) years?

___________YES ____________NO

2. Has your firm, or any member of your firm, been declared in default, terminated or removed from a contract or job related to the services your firm provides in the regular course of business within the last five (5) years?

If yes, indicate company name, contract name and telephone number, length of service provided, and reason for early cancellation/termination of contract.

3. Has your firm had filed against it or filed any requests for equitable adjustment, contract claims or litigation in the past (5) years that is related to the services your firm provides in the regular course of business?

If yes, state the nature of the request for equitable adjustment, contract claim or litigation, a brief description of the case, the outcome or status of suit and the monetary amounts involved.

I hereby certify that all statements made are true and agree and understand that any misstatement or misrepresentation or falsification of facts shall be cause for forfeiture of rights for further consideration of this procurement.

Signature of Authorized Firm Representative

Print Name of Authorized Firm Representative

ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA

Firms shall acknowledge receipt of all Addenda issued prior to the Statement of Qualifications submission deadline. Complete this form and include it, with an authorized signature, as part of the firm's Statement of Qualifications submission.

We, ________________________________acknowledge receipt of the following Addenda:

(Proposing Firm’s Name)

No. ______________, Dated ________________________

Print Name of Authorized Firm Representative

ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

AFFIDAVIT OF ACCURACY FORM

Firm Name: _______________________________________________________________________

The undersigned swears or affirms under the penalty of perjury and upon personal knowledge that the contents of this submittal are true and correct.

Print Name of Authorized Firm Representative

APPENDIX A – TENTATIVE MASTER PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE

This schedule is tentative and can change at any time.

Clauson Center HCAT Addition – Master Project Development Schedule Updated 10/1/26

FY 2027

May 11, 2027 College administration submits recommendation for A&E firm contract award to the College’s Board of Trustees (BOT) for approval.

May 12, 2027 Notice of Board of Trustees (BOT) approval of A&E firm

June 22, 2027 College administration submits recommendation for CMAR Preconstruction contract award to the College’s Board of Trustees (BOT) for approval.

June 23, 2027 Notice of Board of Trustees (BOT) approval of CMAR firm

FY 2028

July 1, 2027 Design & Preconstruction Funds Available

July 1, 2027 Executed AIA Document for A&E and CMAR firms and Notice to Proceed issues with PO

July 12, 2027 Submission of package to Department of General Services (DGS) for A&E and CMAR contract review

July 30, 2027 Anticipated DGS approval of A&E and CMAR contracts

August 2, 2027 – July 31, 2028 Design Phase – SD, DD, 50% CDs, 95% CDs and 100% CDs

FY 2029

July 1, 2028 Construction Funds Available

July 31, 2028 Design Phase Complete

August 1, 2028 – September 26, GMP Development using 100% CDs (8 weeks)

September 27, 2028 CMAR GMP Deliverable

October 1, 2028 Deadline to submit CMAR GMP Agenda Item to Purchasing November

BOT

November 14, 2028 College administration submits recommendation for CM at Risk GMP contract award to the College’s Board of Trustees (BOT) for approval.

November 30, 2028 Executed AIA Document for CM at Risk GMP and Notice to Proceed issued with PO

December 8, 2028 Submission of package to DGS for CMAR GMP contract review

January 12, 2029 Anticipated DGS approval of A&E and CMAR contracts

February 1, 2029 – March 31, 2030 Construction Phase (14 months)

February 1, 2029 Submit FF&E Specs to MCE for pricing

FY 2030

July 1, 2029 FFE Funds Available

July 30, 2029 Deadline to submit MCE FFE Package Agenda Item to Purchasing for September BOT

September 11, 2029 College administration submits recommendation for MCE FFE Package contract award to the College’s Board of Trustees (BOT) for approval.

October 1, 2029 Submit FF&E Orders

March 31, 2030 Construction Substantial Completion

April 1, 2030 – June 28, 2030 FF&E Installation Phase

August 2030 Building open for Fall 2030 Semester