MSU-26-006+solicitation+amendment+1.pdf

This is a Solicitation Amendment #1 issued by Minot State University (MSU), a state institution in North Dakota, for architectural services related to a classroom expansion project. The RFQ seeks full-service architectural design services for the expansion of approximately 1,500 square feet of classroom space in Memorial Hall, currently utilized by the Department of Nursing. The expansion work includes removal of walls to increase room size, updating of flooring, paint, lighting, technology, and ceiling systems to modernize the space. Proposals must be submitted by February 20, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Central Time. The selection process includes preparation of a short list by February 26, 2026, firm interviews scheduled for March 9-11, 2026, final ranking and notification on March 13, 2026, contract negotiation from March 16-19, 2026, and service commencement on March 20, 2026. The projected renovation schedule runs from May 14, 2026 through August 14, 2026. Qualified firms must submit six printed copies of their qualification proposals (not exceeding twenty pages in soft-bound format on letter-size paper) plus one USB flash drive containing the proposal in Adobe PDF format.

Evaluation criteria include satisfactory past performance on similar projects with references, experience and ability of assigned personnel, willingness and ability to meet time and funding requirements, location of the applicant's place of business, current and projected workload, related project experience with color photographs, and past performance at MSU. The RFQ provides preference to firms headquartered in North Dakota under North Dakota Century Code statutes 48-01.2 and 54-44.7. All non-resident corporations, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships must be registered with the North Dakota Secretary of State before entering into a contract with MSU. No budget range or award value is specified in the RFQ. Inquiries should be directed to Procurement Officer Jessica Jastrzebski at jessica.jastrzebski@minotstateu.edu or 701-858-4153. A floor plan is available as Attachment #1. The University will not commit to awarding a contract or reimbursing proposal preparation costs.