UNG, J-466-PM Strickland Hall Renovation

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia on behalf of the University of North Georgia is requesting qualifications and fee proposals for Program Management services on Project No. J-466, the Strickland Hall Renovation, with a Statement of Qualifications deadline of July 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a fee proposal and interview deadline of July 27, 2026.

The scope encompasses program management of a comprehensive 33,000-square-foot renovation of a 1966-constructed building at the Oakwood, Georgia campus, including modernization of classrooms, creation of collaborative learning spaces, consolidation of College of Education faculty, and establishment of a state-of-the-art Psychology Lab. The project will incorporate sustainable design principles and comply with Georgia Peach certification requirements. The delivery method is Construction Management at-Risk (CMAR), with the Program Manager working alongside a Design Professional, Construction Manager, and Commissioning Agent. Design services are anticipated to commence in Fall 2026, with construction documents expected by Fall 2027.

The total project budget is estimated at $11,600,000 with a preliminary Stated Cost Limitation of $8,400,000 for construction. The Program Management Base Fee is approximately $170,000, covering Phase I (Predesign) and Phase II (Preconstruction) services, with the fee structure to be negotiated between the Owner and the selected Program Manager.

Step I evaluation (Statement of Qualifications) weights stability at 25%, relevant project experience and qualifications at 45%, and suitability for services at 30%. Step II evaluation weights project management team qualifications and experience at 50%, management plan and methodology at 25%, and team communications and project solutions at 25%. Finalist notification and pre-proposal site visit are scheduled for July 16, 2026. Questions regarding the RFQ are due by June 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Qualified firms must demonstrate stability and relevant experience with facilities of comparable complexity and size. Proposers must submit a Proposer's Disclosure Statement, Project Team Composition Form, Certificate of Minority Status and Insurance, RFQ Certification Form, PM Fee Proposal Form, and Contractor Affidavit confirming E-Verify compliance.