A&E Services for Clauson Center HCAT Addition

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to design and manage the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism (HCAT) addition to the Clauson Center on its Arnold campus. The project, budgeted at roughly $12.2 million (construction ≈ $10.7 M, FF&E ≈ $1.5 M), will be delivered using a Construction Manager‑At‑Risk (CMAR) method with a Guaranteed Maximum Price. Selected firms will provide full‑service A/E support—including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, BIM coordination, value engineering, and construction administration—through design, pre‑construction, and the early phases of construction. The solicitation is a two‑phase process: an initial Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) due Oct 29 2026, followed by a technical‑price RFP for qualified firms. Key dates include a pre‑proposal Teams meeting (Dec 3 2026) and a site visit (Dec 4 2026). The contract award is expected in May 2027, with design work commencing July 2027 and project occupancy targeted for August 2030. • Scope: full‑service architectural & engineering design for a new ≈ $12 M HCAT addition (labs, classrooms, kitchens, offices). • Delivery: CMAR with GMP; LEED Silver (goal Gold). • Key milestones: SOQ due Oct 29 2026; RFP issuance Nov 23 2026; design phase July 2027‑July 2028; construction 2029‑2030. • Evaluation criteria: firm profile, key personnel, past projects, BIM capability, MBE participation, financial stability, litigation history. • Location: Arnold, MD (Anne Arundel County).