Portland State University RFP #1738 New Housing Building (NHB) A & E Design Services
- Due
- Apr 10, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 20, 2025
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SUMMARY
Portland State University (PSU) is soliciting proposals for architectural and engineering (A&E) design services for a new student housing building (RFP #1738).
The project involves constructing an approximately 170,000 gross square foot, seven-story building on the site of the current Montgomery and Blackstone Buildings. The facility will primarily serve as student housing with single and double occupancy rooms, plus first-floor common spaces, classrooms, and utility rooms. The design team will explore construction types, including a potential five-over-two wood frame and concrete structure, prioritizing cost-effectiveness and quality. Proposals are due by April 10, 2025, and the building must be operational by Fall Term 2028. Demolition design is excluded from this scope.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Design Services Agreement
- Campus Map
- Project Collaboration Guide
- Conceptual Project Design Documents
- Schedule
- Risk Plan
- Value Added Plan
- BIM Execution Plan Template
- Technical Design Standards
- Scope location
- Portland, OR
- Projected sq ft
- 170,000 sq ft
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Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Portland State University?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 10, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Portland State University in OR, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Design Services Agreement, Campus Map, Project Collaboration Guide, Conceptual Project Design Documents, Schedule, Risk Plan, Value Added Plan, BIM Execution Plan Template, Technical Design Standards. Review the full document from Portland State University for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Portland, OR. The total projected area is 170000 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.