GSU, BR-50-2509-DP, Art and Humanities Building Expansion and Kopleff Recital Hall Entrance

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia is seeking design professional services for the Art and Humanities Building Expansion and Kopleff Recital Hall Entrance project at Georgia State University in Atlanta. The procurement is a Design/Bid/Build method solicitation for expanding the Art and Humanities Building by approximately 20,000 square feet, which will include a larger lobby for Kopleff Recital Hall, a ground floor gallery, multi-purpose space, and additional academic, office, and event spaces. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was issued on June 27, 2025, with qualifications packages due by July 29, 2025. The selection process will be two-step, involving an initial qualifications review followed by interviews and fee proposals from finalist firms. Evaluation criteria will focus on firm stability (25%), project experience and qualifications (45%), and overall suitability (30%), with a requirement to incorporate sustainable design principles and meet the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act requirements. Proposers must demonstrate expertise in higher education facility design and the ability to support GSU's strategic plan "Blueprint to 2033."

The procurement encourages participation from minority-owned, woman-owned, and small business enterprises, with specific provisions for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) certification. Proposers must complete several mandatory exhibits, including a Project Team Composition Form, Proposers Disclosure Statement, Certification Form, and a Contractor Affidavit verifying compliance with E-Verify employment eligibility requirements. The project has a preliminary cost limitation of $14,350,000, with an estimated design professional base fee of $1,220,000. Proposers will have the option to potentially negotiate Section 179D tax deductions related to energy-efficient building design. The project requires professional liability insurance and mandates that all team members complete comprehensive disclosure documents. Funding for the project is contingent on availability, and the Board of Regents reserves the right to modify or cancel the procurement process.