Professional Architectural and Engineering Design Services for a New College of Nursing Facility

The Florida State University is seeking an architectural/engineering team for the design of a new College of Nursing building to support the development of FSU Health and complement all other health-related programs at FSU. The facility may be either a free-standing building or an addition to the existing Duxbury Building. The project aims to address the current ongoing and growing nursing shortage in the region and state, provide long-lasting impact on economic development, support development of highly innovative research, enhance the establishment of destination clinical programs, and ensure that needed health care professionals are educated in Florida. The key features of the project include the need for simulation space, which is the College's #1 priority need, and the use of simulation space is desired to increase by 50%. The design professional may also assist in remedy of potential hazards associated with previous site use and potential karst topography frequently found in the region. Some of the key milestones of the project include the release of the RFQ, question submission, answer submission, submittals due, contractor shortlist interviews, negotiations, and the posting of intent to award.