Georgia Procurement Registry #PE-47200-RFQ-2027-000000162

Architectural and Engineering Design Services for UGA Oglethorpe House Renovation

The University of Georgia is seeking architectural and engineering design services for a major renovation of its Oglethorpe House residence hall. - Buyer: Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, on behalf of the University of Georgia (UGA); the project is in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. - Scope: Comprehensive planning and design, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction administration, cost management, quality assurance and quality control, and coordination with the construction professional and owner-hired consultants. - Facility: Renovation of a nine-story residence hall of approximately 93,538 square feet, currently accommodating 496 student beds. - Planned improvements: Add ADA-compliant rooms; replace elevator equipment with a stretcher-compliant cab; upgrade mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; and provide stairwell pressurization, an emergency generator, and a fire command center. Common-area work includes improvements to the lobby and lower level, study and meeting spaces, floor lounges with kitchenettes, a larger community kitchen, and a redesigned multipurpose laundry/lounge. - Notable requirements: Address accessibility, code compliance, life safety, building operations, and energy efficiency. The lead firm must perform at least 50% of architectural design services in-house. The project’s estimated construction limit is $33.5 million, and the estimated base design fee is approximately $2.345 million. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, product manufacturers, or vendors are named. No specific products, part numbers, or product quantities are requested. - Service quantity: One comprehensive design-services engagement.

Description

The University of Georgia is soliciting qualifications and fee proposals from design professional firms for the Oglethorpe House Renovation, Project No. BR-10-2702, in Athens, Georgia. The nine-story, approximately 93,538-square-foot residence hall renovation will address aging building systems and code, accessibility, and life-safety needs, including elevator, fire-safety, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades. Work also includes improvements to common areas and student amenities, with limited work planned in residential rooms and on exterior elements. Qualifications are due November 17, 2026; the notice directs prospective bidders to the attached documents for detailed project information and submission instructions.

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