RFQ-783-UofH-3079 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS FY26

The University of Houston System has issued Request for Qualifications (RFQ) number RFQ-783-UofH-3079 for architectural design services to be provided on an as-needed basis during fiscal year 2026. The solicitation seeks qualified architectural firms capable of delivering comprehensive design services for various campus improvement projects, including renovation and new construction across multiple facility types such as classrooms, research laboratories, offices, student life spaces, site improvements, and administrative buildings. Interested architectural firms must submit their statements of qualifications by January 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST, with the original posting occurring on December 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. The procurement process requires firms to demonstrate their technical capabilities, professional experience, and capacity to handle diverse university construction projects. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documentation, firms will likely be assessed on their past performance, professional credentials, design expertise, and ability to manage complex institutional construction projects. The primary point of contact for any inquiries regarding this RFQ is Eric Shen, who can be reached via email at etshen@CougarNet.UH.EDU.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types that can respond to the RFQ. No information is provided about disadvantaged enterprise requirements or preferences. Additionally, the documentation does not reveal details about incumbent vendors, existing contractors, or specific infrastructure integration requirements. The procurement is structured as an as-needed contract, which suggests flexibility in project selection and engagement throughout fiscal year 2026. While precise award values or budget ranges are not specified in the available documentation, the as-needed contract model implies that total expenditures will depend on the specific projects initiated by the University of Houston System during the fiscal year. Architectural firms interested in this opportunity should be prepared to provide comprehensive design services across a wide range of potential campus improvement projects, with the understanding that individual project scopes and associated budgets will be determined on a case-by-case basis.