Volume 43 - Issue 46 - November 14, 2024
State of Kansas
Department of Administration
Office of Facilities and Property Management
Notice of Requested Architectural Services
Notice is hereby given of the commencement of the selection process for architectural and engineering services for the University of Kansas (KU) School of Architecture and Design New Building and Renovations. The university is seeking comprehensive design proposals for a multiphase building project that presents a rare opportunity to advance the school into a vibrant and ambitious future. This initiative aims to establish a sustainable complex featuring a new iconic mass timber building that is filled with natural light designed to foster collaboration and unite KU Architecture and Design programs while promoting creativity and interdisciplinary interactions on the greater campus. Furthermore, the project will streamline the school’s existing programs into fewer buildings with enhanced facilities and create additional spaces to attract exceptional students and faculty from all over the world, accommodate innovative and emerging academic programs, and support the expansion and enhancement of its current highly accomplished offerings. The design and construction phases will be guided by the recently completed concept design of the school, which includes the envisioned building linked to Marvin Hall and Chalmers Hall (Phase 1), as well as renovations to segments of historic Marvin Hall and the Marvin Bridge (Phase 2) and the adaptive reuse of Chalmers Hall (Phase 3). This project represents a significant transformation for the School of Architecture and Design, and we seek a highly acclaimed design team to oversee all phases, ensuring cohesive design throughout. Construction Budget for all phases is $109,243,000.
The program statement is pending board approval and will be posted upon approval at https://admin.ks.gov/offices/facilities-property-management/design-construction--compliance/architectural--engineering-programs. For more information contact Mark Reiske at dcmmlr@ku.edu or 785-864-5644.
To be considered, one (1) PDF file of the following should be provided: State of Kansas Professional Qualifications DCC Forms 051-054, inclusive, and information regarding similar projects. These forms may be found at https://admin.ks.gov/offices/facilities-property-management/design-construction--compliance/forms-and-documents. State of Kansas Professional Qualifications DCC Form 050 for each firm and consultant should be provided at the end of each proposal. Please include your firm name, agency abbreviation, and an abbreviated project name in the title of the PDF document. Proposals should be less than 5 Mb and follow the current State Building Advisory Commission guidelines which can be found in Part B – Chapter 2 of the Building Design and Construction Manual at https://admin.ks.gov/offices/facilities-property-management/design-construction--compliance/building-design-and-construction-manual-bdcm. Paper copies and flash drives containing copies of the proposals are not required.
Proposals should be sent to professional.qualifications@ks.gov. Proposals received after the date and time noted below will not be forwarded to the State Building Advisory Commission for review. If you have questions about the proposal submissions, please contact Randy Riveland at randy.riveland@ks.gov or call 785-296-0749. The PDF proposal submissions shall be delivered to the attention of the State Building Advisory Commission by 2:00 p.m. on or before Monday December 2, 2024.
The State of Kansas, as a matter of public policy, encourages anyone doing business with the State of Kansas to take steps to discourage human trafficking. If prospective bidders/vendors/contractors have any policies or participate in any initiatives that discourage human trafficking, then the prospective bidder/vendor/contractor is encouraged to submit same as part of their bid response.
Barbara Schilling
Deputy Director-DCC
Office of Facilities and Property Management
Department of Administration
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