A&E Services for Clauson Center HCAT Addition

Anne Arundel Community College is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from architectural and engineering firms for design and construction-phase services on the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism (HCAT) Addition to the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades on its Arnold Campus, with SOQs due October 29, 2026, and a mandatory site visit on December 4, 2026. The College will award scoring points (up to 5 percent) for MBE prime, joint venture, consultant, or subcontractor participation.

The scope encompasses full-service A&E delivery including planning, programming validation, design, bidding and negotiation support, and construction administration. The project will be delivered via Construction Manager at Risk with Guaranteed Maximum Price, requiring the selected firm to collaborate with the College and CMAR throughout design and construction. The addition will provide permanent facilities for hospitality, culinary arts, and tourism education, including instructional laboratories, culinary training spaces, classrooms, administrative offices, and student collaboration areas. Minimum qualifications include five years of regular engagement in architectural and engineering services, proper Maryland licensure and insurance, and demonstrated experience with higher education facilities, workforce development facilities, instructional laboratories, and culinary arts facilities. The firm must lead and manage achievement of LEED Silver certification at minimum, with a goal of LEED Gold.

The total project budget is approximately $12.17 million, comprising an estimated construction budget of approximately $10.68 million and an FF&E budget of approximately $1.49 million. Design services commence July 1, 2027, with anticipated substantial completion of construction in March 2030. The College requires bank letters evidencing financial stability and disclosure of any litigation, claims, or contract disputes within the past five years. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2026. Technical proposals are due January 15, 2027, with interviews scheduled for February 18–19, 2027. Board of Trustees approval is anticipated by May 12, 2027. All procurement advancement and contract award are contingent upon approval and availability of project funding anticipated July 1, 2027; the College reserves the right to cancel the solicitation or terminate proceedings if funding is not approved or becomes unavailable.