Georgia Procurement Registry #PE-47200-RFQ-2026-000000117

This opportunity seeks qualified firms to provide comprehensive design professional services for the new School of Nursing Building at the University of Georgia in Athens. - Government Buyer: - Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, on behalf of the University of Georgia (UGA) - Scope of Work: - Architectural and engineering services for a new, state-of-the-art, 70,500 gross square foot facility - Facility will accommodate up to 500 BSN students and additional graduate nursing programs - Services include schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration - At least 50% of architectural design services must be performed in-house by the selected firm; up to 50% may be shared with associated firms - Specialty consultants may be required for structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, landscape, laboratory, acoustical, audio/visual/IT, wayfinding/graphics, storm water management, and environmental assessments - Notable Requirements: - Design must comply with UGA campus guidelines and be energy-efficient, durable, and economical - Adherence to UGA Design & Construction Supplemental General Requirements & Standards - Minority status certification, insurance, and compliance with Georgia state regulations (including E-Verify) - Estimated base fee for design professional services: approximately $3.8 million - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified architectural/engineering firms

The University of Georgia is soliciting design professional services for the construction of the School of Nursing Building, Project No. J-459-DP, located in Athens, Georgia. The project involves comprehensive planning and design services including schematic, design development, and construction documents for a new approximately 70,500 gross square feet facility to accommodate up to 500 BSN students and graduate nursing programs. The design professional will work closely with the university and a commissioning agent to ensure the building is attractive, energy-efficient, durable, and meets campus design guidelines. The contract includes architectural and engineering services, with a base fee estimated at approximately $3.8 million. The solicitation process includes submission of qualifications, fee proposals, and interviews with a deadline for responses by April 13, 2026.