RFQC_2026_IDIQ_addendum B.pdf

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The following addendum is issued related to the RFQ for

Project No. PE-54300-RFQC-2026-000000115, ‘Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for

Architectural, Planning, Engineering and Commissioning Services’, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw and Marietta, Georgia:

1. The criteria for evalua�on of the interviews was inadvertently omi�ed from the RFQ adver�sement:

The Selec�on Commi�ee will evaluate the finalist firms according to the criteria for the evalua�on below:

Criteria for the Evalua4on of Finalist Interviews:

50% Factor: Design Team Qualifica4ons 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 �me requirements, the firm’s response to project needs during design and construc�on, the firm’s control of design schedule, quality and budget and availability of project team for this project. The Selec�on Commi�ee may use references from stakeholders from previous projects of the finalists, as well as informa�on submi�ed in Step I of this selec�on process.

25% Factor: Design Plan / Methodology Presented: The design team’s project approach during planning and design, and firm’s presenta�on of a proposed process. The firm’s ability to assure success to complete a project within the �me and cost budgeted.

25% Factor: Team Communica4ons/Project Solu4ons: Commi�ee’s overall impression of the firm(s) and its team members. The effec�veness in communica�on of the team members during the interview process and the firm’s ability to effec�vely answer project ques�ons and provide solu�ons during the interview.

PRESENTATION/ INTERVIEW INFORMATION

Virtual Interview Format

Firms selected to make presenta�ons shall be no�fied by the Selec�on Commi�ee Manager. The invita�on to interview le�er shall designate a �me for the interview sessions in accordance with the

State Construc�on Manual. The virtual interview will be held on a Microso5 Teams pla6orm.

• The interview will be conducted virtually through Microso5 Teams and last a total of 25 minutes

(15 minutes for the presenta�on, 10 minutes reserved for ques�ons and answers). Please plan to connect to the Teams mee�ng 5 minutes ahead of the mee�ng start and check your audio/visual connec�ons to be able to start at the appointed �me. The Selec�on Commi�ee will consist of representa�ves from Planning, Design and Construc�on at KSU.

• All members of the Selec�on Commi�ee will be present during all the presenta�ons.

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• Firms are not allowed to address any ques�ons to anyone other than the designated contact prior to the interview.

Interview Requirements

The primary intent of the formal interview process is to provide the Selec�on Commi�ee with in-depth and clarifying informa�on about the firm. Informa�on provided should assist the Selec�on

Commi�ee in making an informed decision as to the proposer best suited for the work.

Firms should focus their presenta�ons on:

• Describing their detailed plan for designing and administra�ng the design process, schedule, and quality on a project;

• Unique characteris�cs or services the firm offers; and

• Specific roles of your team members

Firms are discouraged from reviewing general company history and past experience as submi�ed in

Statements of Qualifica�ons unless this informa�on is par�cularly relevant to the presenta�on. All key personnel should be present at the interview to discuss how the team will successfully complete the project.

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