RFQ for AE Services New Art Building, MSU Billings A/E# 2025-03-03

The State of Montana is seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to design a new 12,500‑square‑foot art building on the Montana State University‑Billings campus. The project will replace the existing Art Annex, incorporate modern workshop spaces, studio and gallery areas, faculty offices, and must meet high‑performance building standards under a design‑bid‑build delivery method. The solicitation is a pre‑qualification (RFQ) process; firms that submit Form 115 will be interviewed, and three will be recommended for appointment. The total project budget is $13.4 million, with approximately $1 million earmarked for A/E services. • Scope includes demolition of the current annex and full architectural/engineering design (architecture, structural, MEP, commissioning) of the new building. • Required qualifications: licensed architects/engineers, ability to meet high‑performance standards, and fulfillment of two unspecified prerequisites. • Budget for professional services is about $1 million; the contract will be awarded after interviews, with work expected to continue through design phases and construction documentation. • Submissions due May 14 2026 via the eMACS portal; primary contact is Nate Cummings (A&E Division).