Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Architectural Services for classroom expansion

Minot State University (MSU) is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for full-service architectural design services related to a Department of Nursing classroom expansion project located in Memorial Hall. The project involves the expansion of approximately 1,500 square feet of classroom space to support the University's nationally-recognized nursing program. Qualified architectural firms must submit six printed copies of their qualification proposals along with one USB flash drive containing the proposal in Adobe PDF format by 2:00 P.M. CST on Friday, February 20, 2026. The University will advertise the opportunity on January 23, 30, and February 6, 2026. Evaluation criteria include satisfactory past performance on similar projects with references, experience and ability of assigned personnel, willingness and ability to meet time and funding requirements, location of the applicant's place of business, current and projected workload, related project experience with color photographs, and past performance at the MSU campus. The selection timeline includes preparation of a short list by February 26, 2026, firm interviews between March 9-11, 2026, final ranking and notification on March 13, 2026, contract negotiation from March 16-19, 2026, and service commencement on March 20, 2026. The projected renovation schedule runs from May 14, 2026 through August 14, 2026.

The RFQ provides preference to firms headquartered in North Dakota, with North Dakota Century Code statutes 48-01.2 and 54-44.7 governing the selection process. All non-resident corporations, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships must be registered with the North Dakota Secretary of State before entering into a contract with MSU. Qualification submissions must not exceed twenty printed pages and must be submitted in soft-bound format on letter-size paper. The solicitation does not commit the University to awarding a contract or reimbursing proposal preparation costs. No budget range or award value is specified in the RFQ. Inquiries regarding the procurement should be directed to Jessica Jastrzebski, Procurement Officer, at jessica.jastrzebski@minotstateu.edu or 701-858-4153.