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Architectural Design Services for Hathaway Howard Fine Arts Center Expansion

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is seeking architectural design services for a major expansion of its Hathaway Howard Fine Arts Center. - Government Buyer: - University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Procurement Office - Contact: Alisha Lewis, Procurement Official - Project Overview: - Expansion of the Hathaway Howard Fine Arts Center with a new multi-story Art Tower addition - Project aims to modernize the facility, expand instructional capacity, and support contemporary art education - Art Tower will include new classrooms, studios, and creative learning environments for ceramics, design, digital arts, and other high-demand areas - Scope includes feasibility studies, assessments, graphic presentations, interior design, cost evaluation, schematic and design development, construction documents, construction administration, and project closeout - All necessary utility work, building systems integration, and site improvements are included - Estimated Project Cost: - $5.2 million (including construction and soft costs) - Requirements: - Firms must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Arkansas - Proof of licensure or letter of intent to the Arkansas State Board of Architects required - Experience with integrating mechanical systems into existing buildings, institutional-quality interior design, sustainable rating systems, and fully commissioned projects - Current professional liability insurance required - Compliance with federal procurement standards (2 CFR Part 200, Appendix II) due to federal funding - Diversity statements and certificates for women-owned or minority-owned businesses if applicable - Services Requested: - Comprehensive architectural design and project management services for the Art Tower addition - Notable Details: - Project is funded in whole or in part with federal funds - Strict format and content requirements for responses - Place of Performance: - University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 1200 N. University Drive, Administration Building-Office #102, Pine Bluff, AR 71601

Description

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is soliciting responses from qualified architects for the expansion of the Hathaway Howard Fine Arts Center. The project involves designing a multi-story Art Tower addition to enhance and modernize the existing fine arts facility, expanding instructional capacity and supporting contemporary art education needs. The total project cost is estimated at $5.2 million, including construction and soft costs. The project schedule includes RFQ issuance on April 26, 2026, SOQ due May 14, 2026, interviews on May 19, 2026, and selection announcement on August 11, 2026.

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