New Student Health & Counseling Center (SHCC)

Delaware State University is seeking professional services for the construction of a New Student Health & Counseling Center (SHCC) through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued for Contract No. PC-23-020. The procurement targets architectural, engineering, and consulting firms capable of providing comprehensive design services for a $5 million facility to be located on the university's main campus. Required deliverables include complete consulting, surveying, design, engineering, and specification services for the new center, with firms expected to demonstrate prior experience in similar projects, preferably within Kent County or Delaware. Evaluation criteria will focus on the vendor's qualifications, project references, and overall proposal advantageousness, not solely on lowest price. Key procurement dates include a pre-bid conference held on December 15, 2023, a deadline for questions on December 22, 2023, and proposal submissions due by January 2, 2024, at 3:00 PM local time. The contract term is set for three years with options to renew for two additional one-year terms, and the selected vendor must possess necessary professional licenses and provide comprehensive project references.

The RFP indicates the project will be funded through state and federal sources, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises explicitly mentioned. While the document emphasizes non-discrimination principles covering race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, no specific vendor restrictions are outlined. The estimated project budget is $5 million, with the university reserving the right to reject any or all proposals and waive technicalities. Notably, no payment or performance bonds are required, and prevailing wage requirements will be in effect. The facility is planned as a daytime operational student health center, not supporting 24-hour operations or overnight stays. Documentation requirements are stringent, with all project records, notes, and documentation mandated to be maintained for a minimum of 10 years for potential audit and review purposes. The architectural team selected will likely collaborate with another architectural firm to handle both core & shell and interior fit-out design.