Contract AwardCapital ProjectsDetected Jul 9, 2026

In April 2026, SIUE awarded an 8487306 plant‑funded contract to The Lawrence Group Architects of St. Louis for the Cougar Village construction project. The scope covers schematic design/program development, design development for both project phases, construction documents, bidding/procurement support, construction administration, and close‑out for the first project phase.Presidential approval to proceed was given in October 2025, and this large design commission signals a significant upcoming student housing construction program with multiple phases. While architectural services are already awarded, construction contractors, specialty trades, FF&E suppliers, and campus housing solution providers can track this project as it moves toward bid packages and eventual build‑out, likely creating substantial downstream procurement opportunities.

Contract awarded under QBS #2392; covers full A/E services through bidding and first phase construction administration for Cougar Village student housing.

Southern Illinois University-System OfficeCougar Village housing expansion – design contract with The Lawrence Group

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Where this sits in the buying cycle

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Capital plan & early discussion

Next 1–2 Q

Scoping & vendor outreach window

6–18 mo

RFP / solicitation posted

Later

Award & contract

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