Kennesaw State University, 999-26-187, Utilities, Stormwater and Landscape Campuswide Study, PC RFQ

Kennesaw State University

Request for Qualifications (Step I) and

Request for Fee Proposal & Interviews (Step II)

To Provide

Professional Consultant Services for

Project No. 999-26-187

“Utilities, Stormwater and Landscape Campuswide Study”

Kennesaw State University Kennesaw and Marietta, Georgia

Solicitation Issue Date: February 20, 2026

Qualifications Packages Due: March 9, 2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

STEP I - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

1. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

2. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

3. SCOPE OF SERVICES

4. QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW PROCESS

5. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (STEP I)

6. SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS

7. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

8. SUBMITTAL OF STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

9. FINALIST NOTIFICATION

STEP II – REQUEST FOR FEE PROPOSALS (from Qualified Finalists) & INTERVIEWS

1. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (STEP II)

2. PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT

3. SELECTION PROCESS

4. SUBMITTAL OF FEE PROPOSALS

5. PRESENTATION / INTERVIEW INFORMATION

6. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

EXHIBITS

a. Exhibit A - Certification Form

b. Exhibit B - Certificate of Insurance and Minority Status

c. Exhibit C - Project Team Composition

d. Exhibit D - Design Professional Fee Proposal Form

e. Exhibit E - Contractor Affidavit

f. Exhibit F - Proposer’s Disclosure Statement

g. Exhibit G - Maps of KSU Kennesaw and Marietta Campuses

h. Exhibit H - KSU Campuswide Transportation Study

i. Exhibit I - KSU Stormwater Management Plan Update

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STEP I

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

IMPORTANT: Read the document carefully, the selection requirements have changed!

Professional Consultant Services

Project No. 999-26-187

“Utilities, Stormwater and Landscape Campuswide Study” Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw and Marietta, Georgia

Kennesaw State University (“KSU”) as (“Owner”) is soliciting statements of Qualifications from firms interested in providing Professional Consultant (“PC”) services for master planning for a project known as Project No. 999-26-187, “Utilities, Stormwater and Landscape Campuswide Study” at Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw and Marietta, 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 for these services. All respondents to this RFQ are subject to instructions communicated in this document and are cautioned to completely review the entire RFQ and follow instructions carefully. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all statements of qualifications or proposals, and to waive technicalities and informalities at their discretion.

1. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

Project Background Since the consolidation of Kennesaw State University with Southern Polytechnic State University in 2015, leadership has focused on clarifying strategic goals, aligning programs with existing infrastructure and developing strategic additions to the built campus infrastructure to accommodate the growth plans in the near term. Both campuses have started major new development and renovation projects, with many more to come, to accommodate the growing student population with new and renovated academic buildings to support the vision for the University teaching and research goals. Campus growth also includes increasing on-campus student housing options and additional student/staff support components like dining, activities and health and wellness facilities.

In support of the Strategic Plan goal to strengthen and optimize operational and physical infrastructure, the campuses are in need of an assessment of existing utility systems and their operating conditions. The creation of a framework for incremental utility implementation and improvement is needed to be able to strategically and efficiently update and sustain the infrastructure to support the planned building projects and expansion on the campuses. Integral to meeting the Strategic Plan goals for enhancing the physical environments of the University and achieving national prominence, each campus also needs assessment and planning for the development of the exterior campus environments. The development of the campus landscapes should aim to enhance the cohesiveness of the campus environment through effective placemaking

Kennesaw State University, Project No. 999-26-187, Utilities, Stormwater and Landscape Campuswide Plan, PC RFQ 3 and wayfinding that enhance the overall University campus experience for students, staff and visitors.

Kennesaw State University (KSU) seeks to engage a qualified consultant firm, selected through a Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) process, to develop integrated campuswide plans for each of the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses. The Campuswide Study shall include the following components:

• A Utilities Campuswide Plan: a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of campus utility systems including electric, thermal, telecommunications, water, and sanitary sewer infrastructure. The plan shall identify opportunities to enhance system performance, serviceability, operational resiliency and capacity and integrating Sustainability Master Plan goals.

• A Stormwater Campuswide Plan: a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of existing stormwater infrastructure and management practices. The plan shall identify opportunities to enhance the system performance and capacity; address evolving regulatory requirements and integrate Sustainability Master Plan goals; and

• A Landscape Campuswide Plan: a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of exterior campus circulation and spaces. The Plan shall address enhancement of the pedestrian realm of the campuses and integrate Sustainability Master Plan goals.

These plans will be developed in parallel by the same consultant team, with clearly defined scopes and stakeholder groups, but in an integrated and collaborative process to ensure alignment in vision, spatial planning and land use, infrastructure, and strategies for implementation across the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses.

Project Description The campuswide plans will be developed in a collaborative but distinct framework, with the following expectations:

• Dedicated planning and engagement tracks for Utilities, Stormwater and Landscape scope stakeholders;

• Regular joint workshops to share findings, explore shared-use strategies, and align plans on land use and infrastructure investments;

• Integrated recommendations for campus-wide development strategies;

• A shared implementation roadmap that accounts for priority, funding pathways, and project phasing across disciplines.

The plans shall align with the 2024 KSU Strategic Plan (https://www.kennesaw.edu/president/strategic-plan/index.php), 2016 Master Plan (https://campus.kennesaw.edu/offices-services/planning-construction/docs/master-plans/2016-master-plan.pdf), 2020 Presidential Master Plan Update (https://campus.kennesaw.edu/offices-services/planning-construction/docs/master-plans/2020-master-plan.pdf ) and the Sustainability Master Plan (https://online.fliphtml5.com/sfyur/mydq/#p=1 ).

The purpose of the Utilities Campuswide Plan (UCP) is to establish a comprehensive, system-specific framework and long-term strategy for the phased upgrade, expansion, and optimization of campus utility infrastructure. The UCP is intended to support current and future programmatic needs while enhancing operational resilience, sustainability, and energy efficiency across both the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses.

The plan will provide a clear understanding of existing utility system conditions, capacities, and constraints, and will identify strategic improvements required to support campus growth, evolving academic and research functions, and changing regulatory and environmental conditions. The UCP will guide coordinated investment in utility infrastructure to ensure reliable, flexible, and efficient systems that support campus operations and long-term institutional goals.

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The UCP should identify strategies for further developing and modernizing utility systems, including electrical, thermal, water, wastewater, telecommunications, and other supporting infrastructure— to meet programmatic requirements and anticipate future demands. Emphasis should be placed on identifying alternate system configurations, redundancies, and scalable solutions that improve operational resilience, reduce risk of service disruption, and enhance system adaptability. The UCP will reference applicable PDC design standards and provide updated utility standard recommendations. The plan should include alternate strategies for implementing system upgrades and rough order of magnitude (ROM) costs for consideration.

The plan should prioritize sustainable infrastructure strategies that reduce energy and water consumption, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and minimize lifecycle costs, while supporting energy efficiency initiatives and campus sustainability commitments. Opportunities for integrating renewable energy, distributed generation, energy recovery, peak shaving and smart utility technologies should be evaluated and incorporated where feasible.

The purpose of the Stormwater Campuswide Plan (SWCP) is to establish a comprehensive framework and long-term strategy for the planning, management, and improvement of stormwater infrastructure across the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses. The SWCP is intended to support current and future programmatic needs while improving flood resilience, environmental sustainability, regulatory compliance, and water quality performance.

The plan will provide a clear understanding of existing stormwater system conditions, capacities, and constraints, including drainage networks, conveyance systems, detention and retention facilities, and natural hydrologic features. The SWCP will identify strategic improvements required to support campus growth, evolving land use patterns, and changing regulatory and climatic conditions. The plan will guide coordinated investment in stormwater infrastructure to reduce flood risk, protect downstream resources, and enhance the long-term functionality and resilience of the campuses.

The SWCP should identify strategies for the continued development, rehabilitation, and modernization of stormwater systems to meet current requirements and anticipated future demands. Emphasis should be placed on integrated, watershed-based planning approaches that consider both built and natural systems, including surface drainage, underground infrastructure, and preserved natural areas. The plan should include alternate strategies for implementing system upgrades and rough order of magnitude (ROM) costs for consideration. The UCP will reference the KSU Stormwater Management Plan and applicable PDC design standards while also providing recommendations for updates.

The plan should prioritize strategies that improve system performance and resilience under both typical and extreme weather conditions, including increased rainfall intensity and frequency. The SWCP should identify alternate conveyance routes, storage opportunities, and decentralized stormwater solutions that reduce the risk of localized flooding, infrastructure failure, and downstream impacts.

Sustainability and environmental stewardship should be central to the SWCP. The plan should prioritize low impact development (LID) and green infrastructure. Strategies should align with institutional sustainability goals while minimizing lifecycle costs and long-term maintenance burdens.

The purpose of the Landscape Campuswide Plan (LCP) is to create an overall framework and long-term strategy for developing each campus into holistically planned exterior environments that addresses programmatic, environmental and social needs of the campus populations in both Kennesaw and Marietta. The plans should identify strategies for developing unique, but coordinated, campus identities that create a distinct sense of place for each campus. The plans will

Kennesaw State University, Project No. 999-26-187, Utilities, Stormwater and Landscape Campuswide Plan, PC RFQ 5 be used to understand current and future needs of the campus landscape spaces and to identify opportunities to enhance the outdoor environments for use by students, staff and visitors to the campuses. The plan should have a strong emphasis on ecological principals to enhance long term health of the environment and its users, to reduce maintenance needs and costs, and should build off findings from the Sustainability Master Plan.

A Landscape Campuswide Plan for site and landscape development shall be developed for both the Kennesaw Campus and the Marietta Campus, including potential/proposed areas of campus expansion. Campuswide plans should focus on:

• Developing a hierarchy of circulation that prioritizes pedestrian circulation in the center of each campus. The circulation systems should emphasize natural wayfinding without an overabundance of signage, create logical and safe connections between campus access points (like parking decks, visitor parking, bus stops, etc.) to classrooms, event spaces and other service areas, create safe shared-use corridors for pedestrian and vehicles or separation of pedestrians and vehicles, integrate bike routes and bus/shuttle routes with pedestrian access, etc.;

• Identifying opportunities for creation of relevant exterior spaces for campus-wide uses, zoned- or district-specific uses, residential uses, sports/game day events, casual use and study, etc.;

• Identifying ways to reduce vehicle use through the main/central campus areas while providing safe service vehicle and bus/shuttle access in these areas, only as necessary;

• Integrating bicycle access through the campuses as well as access to/from the campuses;

• Prioritizing landscape and site development areas/locations that leverage building development opportunities, synergies with utility projects, identification of standalone projects, etc. The plan should include rough order of magnitude (ROM) costs for consideration;

• Identifying locations for conservation of natural areas as important landscape resources;

and

• Other uses that may be identified during the study.

The LCPs should inventory campus landscape and hardscape materials and provide recommendations for campus standards in order to visually unify campus exterior spaces and streamline maintenance and operations. These elements shall include, but are not limited to, paving, site furniture, lighting, seating, railings and handrails, site walls, irrigation systems and controls, etc. The LCPs should also include development of baseline landscape performance specifications, including paving, soils, planting details, irrigation, etc. to ensure consistency and quality of installations.

Integral to the development of the LCPs is assessment of strategies to integrate stormwater features and low impact development measures into the Landscape Campuswide Studies in order to better meet Stormwater Code requirements, including creation of KSU Best Management Practices for both construction and maintenance/operations.

The LCPs should include strategies to enhance tree canopy to aid in reducing heat island effect and align with Tree Campus USA standards.

SCOPE ONE: UTILITES CAMPUSWIDE PLAN

1. Utilities Inventory and Assessment

• Conduct a comprehensive existing conditions assessment supported by quantitative analysis, including but not limited to:

o Utilization metrics o Infrastructure capacity and documented system conditions.

o Existing system constraints and development capacity analysis o Establish documented baseline metrics

Kennesaw State University, Project No. 999-26-187, Utilities, Stormwater and Landscape Campuswide Plan, PC RFQ 6 o Clearly document data sources, assumptions, methodologies, and analytical tools used.

o Leverage existing data, reports, and studies to evaluate each system’s ownership, physical condition, capacity, reliability, serviceability, and functional constraints.

2. Stakeholder Engagement and Operational Analysis

• Facilitate broad engagement with plan stakeholders including (but not limited to):

o Sustainability o Campus Operations departments (Plant Operations, Landscape & Grounds, Building Services, Emergency Management, etc.)

o Event & Venue Management (EVM) o University Information Technology Services o Planning Design & Construction (Campus Planning, Design & Construction, Real

Estate) o Environmental Health & Safety

• Lead structured conversations around opportunities and constraints related to campus landscape development.

3. Needs Analysis

• Analyze current and projected demand across campus locations.

• Integrate findings from stakeholder interviews and engagement.

• Analyze existing data, design standards and reports.

4. Strategic Alignment and Prioritization

• Evaluate existing and proposed projects to define a prioritization framework that reflects the goals outlined in the University Strategic Plan and alignment with the KSU Campus Master Plan.

Evaluate opportunities to enhance the sustainability of the campus utilities in alignment with the KSU Sustainability Master Plan.

5. Plan Development

• The Consultant shall develop a data-driven, technically supported Utilities Plan that establishes measurable baselines, evaluates alternatives using defensible methodologies, and provides an adaptable decision-making framework for long-term implementation.

o Develop programmatic and infrastructure demand forecasts using transparent, defensible assumptions.

o Prepare multiple growth and funding scenarios (e.g., low, moderate, high growth;

constrained funding; accelerated investment).

o Quantify projected impacts of each scenario on capital investment, infrastructure systems, and operational performance.

o Provide sensitivity analyses to illustrate risk factors and key variables.

o Recommend short-, medium-, and long-term design strategies that address prioritization of system upgrades to implement over time.

o Include guidance on alternate strategies for development to accommodate evolving funding availability and programmatic needs.

o Evaluate alternative development strategies using measurable criteria, including capital cost, life-cycle cost, operational efficiency, institutional impact, phasing feasibility, risk profile o Provide comparative matrices summarizing advantages, trade-offs, and quantified impacts of alternatives.

o Develop a phased implementation framework that remains adaptable to evolving funding availability, institutional priorities, and programmatic changes.

o Provide guidance on triggers or decision thresholds that initiate future phases.

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6. Cost Estimation & Phasing Strategy

• Provide order-of-magnitude cost estimates for each proposed initiative.

• Prioritize projects based on urgency, feasibility, and institutional impact.

• Outline a phased implementation plan that supports budget cycles and project sequencing.

• Identify potential life cycle cost implications where applicable.

• Outline potential funding and/or partner strategies to support implementation.

7. Deliverables

• All deliverables shall be evidence-based, graphically clear, and structured to function as a durable, updateable living document.

• Schematic stage draft review for internal review workshop by stakeholders

• Development stage draft review session for stakeholder feedback.

• Final Campuswide Utility Report (PDF format) including executive summary, technical appendices with full data sets, prioritization framework, phased capital roadmap, and implementation guidance.

• Executive presentation to university leadership and stakeholders.

SCOPE TWO: STORMWATER CAMPUSWIDE PLAN

1. Stormwater System Inventory and Assessment

• Conduct a comprehensive existing conditions assessment supported by quantitative analysis, including but not limited to:

o Utilization metrics o Infrastructure capacity and documented system conditions.

o Existing system constraints and development capacity analysis o Establish documented baseline metrics o Clearly document data sources, assumptions, methodologies, and analytical tools used.

o Leverage existing data, reports, and studies to evaluate existing stormwater system conditions, capacities, and constraints, including drainage networks, conveyance systems, detention and retention facilities, and natural hydrologic features.

• Identify system deficiencies relative to industry best practices, applicable regulatory requirements, and campus goals, and develop recommended coordinated investment in stormwater infrastructure to reduce flood risk, protect downstream resources, and enhance the long-term functionality and resilience of the campuses.

• Define proposed stormwater alignments, corridors, and easements to support existing conditions and anticipate future campus development.

• Assess the impacts of proposed new stormwater infrastructure, including visual impacts of and limitations on future development potential.

2. Stakeholder Engagement and Operational Analysis

• Facilitate engagement with plan stakeholders, including:

o Sustainability o Campus Operations departments (Plant Operations, Landscape & Grounds, Building Services, Emergency Management, etc.)

o Planning Design & Construction (Campus Planning, Design & Construction, Real

Estate, Engineering) o Environmental Health & Safety stormwater development.

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• Analyze current and projected demand across campus locations.

• Analyze existing data, design standards and reports.

the goals outlined in the University Strategic Plan and alignment with the KSU Campus Master Plan.

• Evaluate opportunities to enhance the sustainability of the campus landscape and ensure alignment with the KSU Sustainability Master Plan.

5. Plan Development

• The Consultant shall develop a data-driven, technically supported Stormwater Plan that establishes measurable baselines, evaluates alternatives using defensible methodologies, and provides an adaptable decision-making framework for long-term implementation.

• Develop programmatic and infrastructure demand forecasts using transparent, defensible assumptions.

• Prepare multiple growth and funding scenarios (e.g., low, moderate, high growth;

constrained funding; accelerated investment).

• Quantify projected impacts of each scenario on capital investment, infrastructure systems, and operational performance.

• Provide sensitivity analyses to illustrate risk factors and key variables.

• Recommend short-, medium-, and long-term design strategies that address prioritization of system upgrades to implement over time.

• Include guidance on alternate strategies for development to accommodate evolving funding availability and programmatic needs.

• Evaluate alternative development strategies using measurable criteria, including capital cost, life-cycle cost, operational efficiency, institutional impact, phasing feasibility, risk profile

• Provide comparative matrices summarizing advantages, trade-offs, and quantified impacts of alternatives.

• Develop a phased implementation framework that remains adaptable to evolving funding availability, institutional priorities, and programmatic changes.

• Provide guidance on triggers or decision thresholds that initiate future phases.

• Prioritize projects based on urgency, feasibility, and institutional impact.

• Identify potential life cycle cost implications where applicable.

• Outline a phased implementation plan that supports budget cycles and project sequencing.

durable, updateable living document.

• Schematic stage draft review for internal review workshop by KSU stakeholders

• Development stage draft review session for stakeholder feedback.

• Final Campuswide Stormwater Report (PDF format) includes executive summary, technical appendices with full data sets, prioritization framework, phased capital roadmap, and implementation guidance.

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SCOPE THREE: LANDSCAPE CAMPUSWIDE PLAN

1. Inventory and Assessment

• Conduct a comprehensive inventory of all exterior spaces, pedestrian circulation paths, vehicle circulation access roads & parking, service areas and access routes, amenities and site furniture, significant trees and planting areas, etc. Include an inventory of materials.

• Evaluate each campus’s physical condition, usage levels, accessibility, and functional limitations (e.g. ADA compliance, safety and security, access management). Clearly document data sources, assumptions, methodologies, and analytical tools used.

• Identify deficiencies and prioritize areas for redevelopment.

2. Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate broad engagement with plan stakeholders, including (but not limited to):

o Campus community:

Students Faculty and Staff Alumni o KSU department units:

Sustainability Campus Police/Public Safety Event & Venue Management (EVM) Wellbeing, Health Promotion & Wellness, Sports and Recreation University Information Technology Services Parking and Transportation Campus Operations departments (Plant Operations, Landscape &

Grounds, Building Services, etc.)

Planning Design & Construction (Campus Planning, Design &

Construction, Real Estate) Environmental Health & Safety landscape development.

• Analyze current and projected demand across campus locations.

• Analyze accessibility, connectivity and transportation (e.g. Big Owl Bus).

the goals outlined in the University Strategic Plan and alignment with the KSU Campus Master Plan.

• Evaluate opportunities to enhance the sustainability of the campus landscape and ensure alignment with the KSU Sustainability Master Plan.

5. Plan Development

• Recommend design strategies that are timeless, modular, brand-aligned and data-driven.

• Include guidance on alternate strategies for development to accommodate evolving funding availability and campus/student needs.

• Address aesthetics and functionality to support long-term use and adaptability.

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• Prioritize projects based on urgency, feasibility, and institutional impact.

• Outline a phased implementation plan that supports budget cycles and project sequencing.

durable, updateable living document.

• Schematic stage draft review for internal review workshop by KSU stakeholders

• Development stage draft review session for stakeholder feedback.

• Final Landscape Campuswide Plan Report (PDF format) includes executive summary, appendices with analyses, data sets and progress design options, prioritization framework, phased capital roadmap, and implementation guidance.

Sustainable Approach The project will incorporate the requirements of the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act of 2008 (O.C.G.A. 50-8-18) and it is the desire of the Owner to incorporate sustainable design and construction concepts in the project where feasible to do so. KSU Sustainability Master Plan will be provided for reference for finalists.

Professional Consultant Fee The Professional Consultant Base Fee is expected to fall between $425,000 and $450,000, which includes Basic Services. Anticipated Professional Consultant service requirements include the services as listed in Item 3 below “Scope of Services”. The shortlisted Professional Consultant firms are required to submit a fee proposal that also includes anticipated fees for any specialty consultants needed and all reimbursable expenses such as printing and travel prior to scheduled Finalist Interviews.

Project Schedule The Professional Consultant shall complete the primary (draft) study deliverables within nine (9) months of kickoff. The Professional’s services are anticipated to commence prior to June 1, 2026, with final master plans and deliverable documents anticipated for completion by June, 2027. (All of the dates above are estimates which are subject to change. The fee structure for Professional Consultant services relative to the schedule, and fee amounts will be agreed upon by the Owner and the Professional Consultant prior to the start of professional services.)

2. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES REQUIREMENTS

The Owner is seeking the services of a planning/engineering/landscape architectural consulting firm (the “Professional Consultant”) to provide all study services, including the development of plans and documentation. The Professional Consultant will provide the complete initial analysis, design development, and final documents. The successful Professional Consultant will contract with the Owner in a timely manner. The applying firm shall be an individual firm fulfilling all contractual obligations and performing a minimum of 50% of the master planning and design services (exclusive of specialty engineering and consultants) in-house. An associated firm (if desired) may provide up to 50% of the master planning and design services, allowing two or more firms to share in the design effort on an equal basis.

3. SCOPE OF SERVICES

It has been deemed appropriate to engage a professional services firm to provide comprehensive planning and design services for the proposed project.

Specific guidelines for the project include planning for design elements that are:

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• attractive and contextual with the existing campus buildings and meet the design guidelines established in the campus master plan.

• energy-efficient and sustainable

• efficient and economical to construct and operate

• durable, comfortable, secure, and that achieve a high degree of value for the Institution

• “smart” systems with the flexibility to respond to rapidly evolving technology in the academic environment.

The scope of the Professional Consultant services at a minimum include, but is not necessarily limited to, the items outlined below:

• Program Validation/Cost Model

• Existing Site Conditions Analyses

• Measured Drawings of Existing Site Conditions as Needed

• Conceptual Design

• Design Development

• Multiple Component Packages (if using CM at-Risk delivery method)

• Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Documents

• Construction Documents

• Construction Administration

• Interior Design

• Material Finish Boards

• High-level Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection and Communication Systems Design

• High-level Structural Design

• Code Review and Compliance

• Commissioning Support

Other services may include:

• Full Architectural Programming

• High-level Civil Engineering

• High-level Parking/Traffic Design

• High-level Landscape and Irrigation Design

• High Level Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Selection

• Laboratory Design

• Wayfinding/Graphics

• Storm Water Management Permitting

• Budgeting/Cost Management

• Regular coordination with the Construction Professional during preconstruction, design and construction phases

• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

• Coordination with consultants hired by Owner

• Other requirements as per the Professional Consultant’s contract

• *Surveying - topo, location of structures/site utilities/trees, construction limits

• *Testing Agency – geotechnical evaluation, material testing, special inspections

• *Environmental – Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, GEPA

*The Professional Consultant will be responsible for procuring and contracting for the services of this firm (costs will be reimbursed by the Owner without cost mark-up).

4. QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW PROCESS

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Selection of the PC will be a multi-step process generally following the steps outlined in the State Construction Manual.

Qualifications Review is initiated with this RFQ for the purpose of acquiring Statements of Qualifications from prospective PC firms. A selection of finalist firms will be made by a Selection Committee consisting of representatives of the Owner. The Selection Committee will receive and review Statements of Qualifications submitted in response to this RFQ and then evaluate the submittals based on the criteria for evaluation listed below:

Criteria for Evaluation of Statements of Qualifications

25% Factor: Stability of the firm, including the firm’s corporate history, growth, resources, form of ownership, litigation history, financial information, and other evidence of stability.

45% Factor: Firm’s relevant project experience and qualifications, including the demonstrated ability of firm in effective design of master planning of facilities comparable in complexity, size, and function, to the one contemplated hereby as well as Experience of the principal, lead designer, and project manager and team members on completed projects. Previous Performance of the firm including level of quality of the services of the firm to previous customers, customer’s statements of that quality, the firm’s ability to meet established time requirements, the firm’s response to project needs during design and construction, the firm’s control of design schedule, quality and budget. Evaluators may also consider personal or agency past experience with firms.

30% Factor: Firm’s apparent suitability to provide services for project the firm’s apparent fit to the project type and/or needs of the Owner, contract administration plan, proposed design timeline, any unique qualifications for the project, current and projected workloads, and the proximity of office to project location. Experience and proficiency with the design of public buildings with regard to the areas of public safety and health, accessibility for persons with disabilities and special needs, and environmental concerns will be considered.

5. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - (STEP I)

The following Schedule of Events represents the Owner’s best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. All times indicated are prevailing times in Atlanta, Georgia. The Owner reserves the right to adjust the schedule as the Owner deems necessary.

RFQ Estimated Timeline

a. Owner issues public advertisement of RFQ 02/20/26 -----

b. Deadline for written questions/requests for clarification (see Section 6). 02/27/26 10:00am

c. Responses to questions 03/04/26

d. Deadline for submission of Statements of Qualifications 03/09/26 10:00am

e. Owner completes evaluation, post results, and issues notification to finalist firms

03/12/26 -----

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6. SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS

It is the responsibility of each respondent to examine the entire RFQ, seek clarification in writing, and review its submittal for accuracy before submitting the document. Once the submittal deadline has passed, all submissions will be final. The Owner will not request clarification from individual proposer regarding their submission but reserves the right to ask for additional information from all parties who have submitted qualifications. Questions about any aspect of the RFQ, or the project, shall be submitted via email to:

Theresa Neylon Sr. Campus Planner email: tneylon@kennesaw.edu

The deadline for submission of questions relating to the RFQ is the time and date shown in the Schedule of Events (Section 5). All relevant questions and requests for clarification received by the Institution in writing, prior to the deadline will be compiled, and answers will be posted on the Georgia Procurement Registry as an addendum to the original solicitation for services at http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/.

7. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Interested firms shall submit/upload one (1) electronic copy in .pdf format of the complete Qualifications package to a “Filedrop” file transfer website (see #8 below). Submittals must be prepared in a manner that fits a standard 8 ½” x 11” paper format when printed. Responses are limited to using a minimum of an 11-point font. The entire response shall not exceed 50 pages, including exhibits, affidavits or other enclosure information that may be included in an appendix. All pages count regardless of content. Submittals that include qualifications of more than one firm shall not exceed page limits. Submittals that exceed the page limit will be deemed non-responsive and will not be considered by the Selection Committee.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

(DELIVERABLES “A”, “B”, “C” AND “D” FOR ALL FIRMS)

Emphasis should be on completeness, relevance, and clarity of content. The content of all Statement of Qualifications must be categorized and numbered as outlined below, and responsive to all requested information.

A. Description and Resources of Firm A1 Provide basic company information: Company’s legal name, address, name of primary contact, telephone number, fax number, email address, and company website (if available).

If the firm has multiple offices, the qualification statement shall include information about the parent company and branch office separately. Identify office from which project will be managed and this office’s proximity to the project site. If applicable, indicate the year the local office was established and the number of persons staffing that office and their disciplines. Provide form of ownership, including state of residency or incorporation, and number of years in business. Is the offeror a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), or other structure?

A2 Briefly describe the history and growth of your firm(s). Provide general information about the firm's personnel resources, including disciplines and numbers of employees and locations and staffing of offices.

A3 Has the firm been involved in any litigation in the past five (5) years? Describe your experience with litigation with Owners and/or Contractors. List any active or pending litigation and explain. List any claims against your firm or against Owners where your firm is named.

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A4 Provide the name of the insurance carrier, types of coverage and deductible amounts per claim.

A5 List the firm’s annual revenue for the past 5 years. List the parent office and the local office revenues separately, if applicable.

A6 Supply financial references and main banking references.

A7 Has the firm ever been removed from a design services contract or failed to complete a contract as assigned? If yes, provide an explanation.

A8 Complete and submit the Certification Form (Exhibit “A” provided with RFQ) and provide a scanned notarized copy with response with the firm’s Statement of Qualifications.

A9 Complete and submit a Certificate of Insurance and Minority Status Form (Exhibit “B” provided with RFQ) and provide a scanned notarized copy with response with the firm’s Statement of Qualifications.

A10 Complete and submit the Project Team Composition Form, including subconsultants (Exhibit “C” provided with RFQ). This is to identify composition of the project team.

A11 Complete the Contractor Affidavit Form (Exhibit “E” provided with RFQ) and provide a scanned notarized copy with response with the firm’s Statement of Qualifications in compliance with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act.

GEORGIA SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE ACT AFFIDAVIT(S)

“Contractor” in the following Affidavits shall mean “General Contractor”/ ”Contractor” for the purpose of compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, (b).

For the purpose of completing the attached Affidavits, please insert the following:

• “Name of Public Employer” shall mean “Kennesaw State University, Owner”.

• “Name of Project” shall mean “Project No. 999-26-187 and “Utilities, Stormwater and Landscape Campuswide Study”

A12 Complete the Proposer’s Disclosure Statement (Exhibit “F” provided with RFQ) and include with firm’s Statement of Qualifications.

B. Experience and Qualifications B1 Describe your proposed design team (including design partners) and include an organizational chart of the team indicating the percentages of time the individual will be committed to the project. Identify the primary point of contact. Designate the specific individuals who will fill key roles on the team. Provide resume for each of the proposed team members highlighting relevant project experience.

B2 Provide information on the firm’s experience on projects of similar type, size, function, and complexity. Describe no more than five (5) and no less than three (3) projects, in order of most relevant to least relevant, which demonstrate the firm's capabilities to perform the project at hand. (If a project listed was performed by an employee that previously worked at another firm, please indicate as such). For each project, the following information should be provided:

a. Utilities, Stormwater and Landscape Campus Plans, location and dates during which services were performed.

b. Project delivery method (e.g. construction manager at risk, design-build, or design-bid-build).

c. Brief description and representative photo of project and physical description (square footage, number of stories, site area).

d. Describe services performed by your firm and (if multiple offices) the location of the office involved.

e. Respective Owner’s stated satisfaction in design and service of your firm. Provide any Owner-written letters of reference/recommendation about the firm’s performance on the project.

f. Owner’s/User contact information.

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C. Design Approach C1 Provide a statement of your definition of your firm’s proposed overall role in this project, your anticipated level of management responsibility and accountability for project concerns.

Describe your process for efficiently resolving issues and maintaining the project commitments while working collaboratively with the Owner, and others as applicable.

Provide detailed procedures for routine solving of complex project issues without compromising your team commitments. Provide your proposed methods and plans of communication.

C2 Provide your proposed timeline covering the scope of design and a detailed work plan for the project. Each milestone must include the detailed steps describing the tasks to be done.

Describe systems and procedures your firm uses to manage the schedule. Describe alternatives that may be explored to shorten the schedule.

C3 Describe your plan for applying sustainable design and principles into the project or any services not specifically mentioned herein. Explain the relevance of these services to this project and how they benefit the project.

D. Statement of Suitability

D1 Provide any information that may serve to differentiate the firm from other firms in suitability for the project. Suitability may include, but not limited to, the size and resource of the firm as related to complexity of the Project. Describe any special or unique qualifications for the project; Provide current and projected workloads and the proximity of office to project location.

D2 Describe evidence of experience and proficiency with design of public buildings with regard to the areas of public safety, environmental, accessibility for persons with disabilities and special needs or other related concerns.

D3 Provide information on any special services offered by the firm that may be relevant and available for this project.

8. SUBMITTAL OF STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

The Qualifications shall be uploaded as a one (1) complete package in .pdf format onto Kennesaw State University’s “Filedrop” file transfer website:

https://sendafile.kennesaw.edu/filedrop/~pZXO7G

Please do not send individual documents or sections separately. The file shall be titled in the format below:

EXAMPLE: (999-26-187-PC, ABC Company, Qualifications)

See the Liquid Files website https://docs.liquidfiles.com/ for User Guide instructions to transfer files. Please be advised there is a 250MB file size limitation.

Statements of Qualifications must be received electronically by the Owner prior to the deadline indicated in the Schedule of Events (Section 5 of the RFQ). Printed copies will not be accepted.

If difficulty is encountered during upload, contact Theresa Neylon at (470) 576-1562 or tneylon@kennesaw.edu for assistance or confirmation that the file was received. Firms are encouraged to verify their upload was successful at least 45 minutes prior to the deadline.(Experience with the ftp site indicates that uploads do not always receive the confirmation statement that the file was successfully uploaded. For files ranging in size over 10mb, it could take more than two minutes to complete the upload.)

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It is the sole responsibility of the Proposer to assure delivery by the specified deadlines; the Owner cannot accept responsibility for incorrect delivery, regardless of reason. No submittals will be accepted after the time stipulated above. Submittals will not be accepted via mail, courier, or fax.

Proposers are further reminded to include a completed CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT UNDER O.C.G.A. §13-10-91 (b)(1) with the Statement of Qualifications (See Exhibit “E”). FAILURE TO

PROVIDE THIS AFFIDAVIT WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF PROPOSAL.

All expenses for preparing and submitting responses are the sole cost of the party submitting the response. The Owner is not obligated to any party to reimburse such expenses. All submittals upon receipt become the property of the Owner. Labeling information provided in submittals “proprietary” or “confidential” or any other designation of restricted use will not protect the information from public view. Subject to the provisions of the Open Records Act, the details of the proposal documents will remain confidential until final award.

A list of firms submitting responsive Statements of Qualifications will be published on the Georgia Procurement Registry site.

9. FINALIST NOTIFICATION

Once the Selection Committee has completed the evaluation of the Statements of Qualifications, the finalist firms will be notified in writing. The shortlisted firms be posted at the RFQ solicitation on the Georgia Procurement Registry.

STEP II

REQUEST FOR FEE PROPOSALS & INTERVIEWS

(From Finalists Firms)

Step II- PC Selection, will be initiated by invitation to finalists to submit Fee Proposals as instructed in the Owner’s Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Finalists will be those firms determined by the

Selection Committee to be especially qualified to perform as the Professional Consultant for this

Project in accordance with the qualification criteria herein. The Owner will issue a notice to finalists to participate in an oral presentation/interview. The successful PC will be determined from the interviews and proposals received.

1. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (STEP II)

The following Schedule of Events represents the Owner’s best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. All times indicated are prevailing times in Atlanta. The Owner reserves the right to adjust the schedule as the Owner deems necessary.

STEP II (Estimated Timeline)

a. Owner issues notice to finalist firms 03/12/26 ----------

b. Owner conducts Mandatory Pre-Proposal Virtual Meeting for finalist firms

03/16/26 2:00 PM

c. Deadline for Site Visit written questions/requests for clarification 03/19/26 10:00 AM

d. Responses to questions 03/24/26

d. Deadline for submission of Fee Proposals (day prior to interviews) 03/31/26 10:00 AM

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2. PRE-PROPOSAL VIRTUAL MEETING

A pre-proposal virtual meeting to review the site will be conducted by the Owner, and attendance of finalist firms is mandatory. The meeting time is given in the Schedule of Events (Step II). A virtual meeting invitation will be sent to the finalist firms. At the pre-proposal meeting, all finalist firms may be given any relevant available information that has previously been developed, such as programs, studies, preliminary plans, maps, etc. The Owner reserves the right to disqualify a proposer from the selection process due to a failure by a proposer to arrive for the site review meeting by the scheduled time. Failure to attend a mandatory site review meeting will automatically result in disqualification from the selection process.

3. SELECTION PROCESS

The Selection Committee will evaluate the finalist firms according to the criteria for the evaluation below:

Criteria for the Evaluation of Finalist Interviews:

50% Factor: Design Team Qualifications and Experience of the Proposed Project Team.

Experience of the principal, lead designer, project manager and team members on completed projects of similar size, type, and complexity. Previous Performance of the firm including level of quality of services of the firm to provide customers, customer’s statements of that quality, the firm’s ability to meet established time requirements, the firm’s response to project needs during design and construction, the firm’s control of design schedule, quality and budget and availability of project team for this project. The Selection Committee may use references from stakeholders from previous projects of the finalists, as well as information submitted in Step I of this selection process.

25% Factor: Design Plan / Methodology Presented: The design team’s project approach during planning and…