Description
Kennesaw State University (KSU) and the KSU Foundation are seeking a qualified design‑build firm to renovate and adapt an existing 12,500 sq ft building on the North Campus into a modern residential dining facility. The contractor will be responsible for full‑service design, engineering, permitting, pre‑construction cost management, construction, commissioning, and close‑out, delivering a code‑compliant, operational dining hall ready for occupancy by Fall 2028. The project budget is approximately $4.9 M and the design‑build team must include a design principal and a general contractor, with a strong emphasis on food‑service expertise, sustainability, and coordination with university stakeholders.
• Scope includes architectural, structural, civil, MEP, fire‑protection, technology, landscape, and kitchen‑equipment design.
• Must validate existing conditions, develop schematic through construction‑document phases, and manage value‑engineering and cost‑control.
• Required deliverables: design documents, permits, construction services, quality‑control plan, schedule, commissioning, O&M manuals.
• Mandatory pre‑proposal site visit for finalists on 11/16/26; questions due 10/26/26; qualifications due 11/10/26.
• Evaluation based on firm stability (25%), relevant project experience (45%), and suitability/resources (30%).