Kennesaw State UniversityIssuing agency·Georgia·via the Georgia Procurement Registry (DOAS)Kennesaw State University ("KSU'), on behalf of the Kennesaw State University Foundation ("KSUF'), is soliciting statements of qualifications from firms interested in providing design-build services for the construction of a project known as Project No. 6000-27-084 "Village Residential Dining (North Campus)"", at Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks to identify potential providers of the above-mentioned services. Refer to Step I (RFQ) Estimated Timeline for additional information.
Questions about any aspect of the RFQ, or the project, shall be submitted by email to:
Sinobi Guillaume, Assoc. AIA, WELL AP
Senior Construction Project Manager Planning, Design & Construction
e-mail: sguilla2@kennesaw.edu
Kennesaw State University
Request for Qualifications
(Step I)
and
Request for Fee Proposals & Interviews
(Step II)
To Provide
Design-Build Services
(DB)
for
Project No. 6000-27-084
“Village Residential Dining (North Campus)”
Kennesaw State University
Marietta, Georgia
Solicitation Issue Date: October 12, 2026
Qualifications Packages Due: November 10, 2026
Kennesaw State University, 6000-27-084, Village Residential Dining (North Campus), DB RFQ/RFP
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
STEP I – REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
Kennesaw State University, 6000-27-084, Village Residential Dining (North Campus), DB RFQ/RFP
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STEP I
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
IMPORTANT: Read the document carefully, the selection requirements have changed!
Design Build Services
Project No.
The Design-Builder shall provide all professional design, engineering, preconstruction, construction, and related services including: review and validation of existing conditions and program requirements; complete architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, life-safety, technology, and foodservice design services through schematic design, design development, construction documents, and permitting phases; continuous cost estimating, constructability review, scheduling, and value analysis to reconcile design with established budget; coordination with Owner, facility users, authorities, and utility providers; preparation of documents for permits and regulatory compliance; furnishing of all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and subcontractor coordination for construction services; integrated quality control and coordination throughout design and construction; development and maintenance of comprehensive project schedule with Fall 2028 occupancy requirement; and coordination of testing, inspections, commissioning, training, and closeout activities. The existing approximately 12,500 square-foot space (approximately 10,500 square feet programmable) currently configured for office and student lounge will require substantial reconfiguration to accommodate front-of-house dining, seating, food-service production, back-of-house operations, dish return, storage, coolers/freezers, and support spaces, with site improvements including exterior dining, accessible routes, pedestrian connections, service and loading access, drainage, and landscape improvements.
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Source: Georgia Procurement Registry (solicitation PE-54300-RFQC-2027-000000135), retrieved via the Georgia Procurement Registry (DOAS). View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
