A&E RFQ KCC - College of Cosmetology

Klamath Community College (KCC) in Klamath Falls, Oregon, is seeking architectural and engineering services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ #2025COC) for a new College of Cosmetology building project. The procurement seeks a qualified architectural firm to design a single-story, approximately 10,845 square foot facility aimed at expanding cosmetology educational opportunities within the community. The project will involve comprehensive architectural services, utilizing a provided concept design (Attachment D) as the general scope of work. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2025, with proposal responses due by 1:00 p.m. on August 8, 2025. The college plans to award the contract on September 30, 2025, with substantial architectural design completion targeted for March 31, 2026. The design must encompass multiple functional areas including salon hair cutting spaces, classrooms, esthetics rooms, public nail and pedicure areas, and supporting administrative spaces. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the RFQ suggests that firms will be assessed on their qualifications, design capabilities, and alignment with the project's conceptual framework.

The procurement appears to be open to architectural and engineering firms without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The project will utilize a design-bid-build contracting methodology with a total project budget of approximately $8 million. Construction costs are estimated at $6,363,208, with building construction budgeted at $5,964,750 (calculated at $550 per square foot, including a 1.5% escalation increase). Consultant costs are budgeted at $817,425, representing 10.22% of the total project cost, while owner costs are set at $438,415 and include salon equipment, fixtures, and furnishings. A project contingency of 5.00% ($380,952) has been established. The procurement is specifically located in Jackson County, Oregon, and targets the expansion of cosmetology educational infrastructure at Klamath Community College. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are mentioned in the available documentation.