DESIGN SERVICES – Insight Park Research Buildings

The University of Mississippi is seeking a qualified architectural design firm to provide full design services for the first phase of Insight Park – a new 10,000 SF research building. The firm will develop master‑planning concepts, detailed design documents, and construction administration under an AIA B101‑2017 Owner‑Architect agreement. Submissions must include a company overview, project experience, key personnel resumes, and a questionnaire, all limited to 40 pages. A pre‑bid meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2026; final qualifications are due October 22, 2026. The university will interview selected firms and recommend the award to its Board of Trustees. • Scope: Master planning, schematic, design development, construction documents, and construction administration for a 10,000 SF research/lab building. • Deliverables: Comprehensive design package, organization chart, personnel resumes, and completed questionnaire. • Submission deadline: 1:00 p.m. CT, October 22, 2026 (sealed qualifications). • Pre‑bid meeting (optional): October 8, 2026, 1:30 p.m. CT, John W. White Facilities Management Bldg. • Evaluation criteria: Company overview (15 %), project experience (40 %), key personnel (35 %), questionnaire (10 %). • Contract type: Single‑award AIA B101‑2017 Owner‑Architect agreement, fee based on construction value.