RFQ769-25-995CS Pohl Recreation Center Renovation and Expansion

The University of North Texas System (UNTS) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional design services to facilitate the programming and design of the Pohl Recreation Center Renovation-Phase 1 on the UNT Denton campus. The selected firm will be required to provide a complete program document and full design services for the renovation, which involves converting the current leisure pool natatorium into two levels of additional fitness space. The total square footage is expected to increase from approximately 15,000 sf to 35,000 sf. Qualifications are due by 2:00 p.m. CDT on November 20, 2024, and a pre-solicitation meeting and site visit will be held on October 31, 2024. UNTS expects to reach a contractual agreement with the top-ranked firm shortly after notification and for the programming and/or design work to begin immediately thereafter. The total project budget is $15 million, and the planned project delivery method is Construction Manager at Risk.

UNTS requires a HUB Subcontracting Plan to be submitted with the qualifications, indicating a set-aside designation for historically underutilized businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specified, and the RFQ does not provide any budget ranges for the award. Pricing will be negotiated with the selected firm, and the contract may be extended at the Owner's sole discretion.