Birkam Health Center & Johnson Hall Relocation - AE Services

Ferris State University is seeking a professional design firm to provide full‑service architectural and engineering design for the relocation of departments from Birkam Health Center and Johnson Hall to multiple existing campus buildings. The scope includes space programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding assistance, construction administration, warranty/close‑out, and BIM Level 300 modeling across several facilities (FLITE, Arts & Sciences Commons, NEC, Swan, Granger). The project budget is $12‑$17 M (construction $9‑$14 M) with design fees to be negotiated. The RFP requires mandatory attendance at a pre‑bid conference on Oct 15, 2026, and submission of technical and cost proposals by Oct 29, 2026. Award is anticipated Nov 12, 2026, with construction starting May 2027 and final substantial completion projected for July 2028. • Full‑service architectural, structural, MEP, fire‑life safety, IT, AV, security, and interior design. • BIM Level 300 model creation and coordination. • Multiple phases: program validation, schematic, design development, construction documents, bidding, construction administration, warranty/close‑out. • Required deliverables include floor plans, design narratives, construction drawings, as‑built set, and BIM model. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting (Oct 15) and electronic submission through Public Purchase portal. • Project budget $12‑$17 M; design services fee likely 4‑8 % of construction cost.