Radford University A/E Services for Category B / CB-25

Radford University's Facilities Planning & Construction department is seeking qualified Architectural/Engineering (A/E) firms through Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #CB-25 to provide professional services across multiple engineering disciplines. The procurement targets discrete, small projects involving investigations, studies, reports, and design work in electrical, mechanical, architectural, civil/structural, and geotechnical engineering domains. Qualification statements will be accepted from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026, with proposals remaining valid until the final submission date. No pre-proposal conference is planned for this procurement. The RFQ is categorized as a Category B procurement, focusing on comprehensive professional engineering services with an emphasis on detailed project-specific qualifications. Evaluation will likely consider the firms' technical expertise, past performance, proposed approach, and capability to manage small-scale projects efficiently. Proposing firms must demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the required engineering disciplines and ability to execute projects within the specified technical and budgetary constraints.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for businesses certified by the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD), with specific set-aside requirements for small and micro businesses. At least one proposal must come from a DSBSD certified micro business, and projects with fees under $10,000 are exclusively allocated to certified micro businesses. All proposing firms must be registered in eVA, Virginia's procurement portal, and hold certification as a Micro, Small, Woman, or Minority-owned business. The total contract value is capped at $80,000, including reimbursable expenses, with individual project fees to be negotiated on a lump sum basis. Negotiation will consider the project's scope, estimated man-hours required across different engineering disciplines, and typical labor rates. This approach ensures opportunities for smaller, diverse businesses while maintaining competitive and cost-effective procurement of professional engineering services for Radford University's facilities projects.