RFQ769-26-1023CS College of Music Building-Phase 1

Request for
Qualifications
COLLEGE OF MUSIC
BUILDING-PHASE 1
RFQ769-26-1023CS

ISSUE DATE
June 5, 2026
DOCUMENT 001100
RFQ769-26-1023CS
NOTICE TO DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
The University of North Texas System (UNTS) subsequently referred to as the Owner, requests firms' qualifications
for Professional Services to facilitate the Programming and Design Services for a new building to support the UNT
College of Music, on the Denton campus. The selected firm will be highly qualified with proven experience in
programming and full design of high-quality university music facilities on university campuses. The selected firm
will be required to implement a well-coordinated programming and full design process that complies with the
vision and goals of the University. The selected firm will have the proven ability to implement a user process
and provide adequate, well informed project estimates during all phases of this project. The project delivery
method is Construction Manager-at-Risk.
The firm's response to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be the basis of determining the competence and
qualifications to perform the professional services as required by the proposed project.
Sealed qualifications for RFQ76926-1023CS will be received by the UNTS up to 2:00 p.m. CST on July 8, 2026.
Responses received after the date and hour above stated will not receive consideration.
Qualifications can be Submitted electronically through the Jaggaer web link at:
https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UNTS.
You will need a username and password to access the site. Please be sure to register as a new user PRIOR to
attempting to submit your response and HUB Subcontracting Plan electronically in order to become familiar with the
site.
A HUB Sub-Contracting Plan is required and will be received up to 2:00 p.m. CST on July 8, 2026.
Pre-Solicitation Meeting
A pre-proposal meeting will be held virtually on June 15, 2026, at 11:00 am (CST), via Microsoft Teams meeting link
below to answer any address any questions in completing the response and HUB Subcontracting Plan:
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Project Description
In 2018, UNT completed a comprehensive analysis of all the facilities utilized by the College. The outcomes from this
study provided an understanding of the conditions, deficiencies, and future facilities requirements to continue to deliver
academic programs in a modern environment. Recommendations were provided in a phased approach. This project is
anticipated to provide approximately 60,000-100,000 gross square feet of space to replace buildings that have been
identified for demolition in anticipation for construction of a larger expansion for the College's facilities. The new building
will primarily house classrooms, rehearsal spaces, student practice rooms, faculty teaching offices, graduate teaching
assistant studios/offices, and other support spaces. If it is determined that relocation of functions is best accommodated
within an existing facility, renovations to those select areas/facilities may also be included within the scope of this project
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or under a separate contract. Acoustics, sound isolation, and occupant health and safety welfare, accessibility, and
operational efficiency, particularly the use and movement of large instruments within and between facilities, will be
important concerns, along with providing technologically rich artistic/academic environments. Shell space may also be
included.
It should be noted that the building is currently occupied and strategies to implement project will be explored and
determined during the design.
Questions
Questions concerning this proposal should be directed to:
Carrie Stoeckert, Construction Contract Expeditor III
Carrie.Stoeckert@untsystem.edu
All questions must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. CST on June 23, 2026. All questions and answers will be
posted to the website by 5:00 p.m. CST on June 25, 2026.
The Owner may in its sole discretion respond in writing to questions concerning this RFQ. Only the Owner's responses
made by formal written Addendum to this Proposal shall be binding and shall be posted on the UNT System website
located at:
https://finance.untsystem.edu/vendor-resources/bid-inquiry/bid-opportunities.php.
Oral or other written interpretations or clarifications shall be without legal effect.
Online - Respondents can view bid documents at the following websites:
Electronic State Business Daily: http://www.txsmartbuy.com/sp
UNT System website: https://finance.untsystem.edu/vendor-resources/bid-inquiry/bid-opportunities.php
and the UNTS Jaggaer website: https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UNTS
Veteran Heros United in Business (VetHUB)
It is the policy of the Owner to promote and encourage contracting and subcontracting opportunities for
VetHUB in all contracts. The firm will be required to provide a VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) for the
intended subcontracting opportunities for this project.
All subcontracted work whether identified by the Owner or not, is required to be identified in the HSP. The
Plan should reflect all subcontracting opportunities to be utilized in this project and can be found online at
(http://www.window.state.tx.us/procurement/prog/hub/hub-forms/hub-sbcont-plan--allfms.pdf) Complete,
print, sign and submit the VetHUB Subcontracting Plan form with the response. Failure to complete the
HSP correctly will disqualify your RFQ response. Please submit the HSP through the UNTS Jaggaer
link:
https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UNTS
The Owner is not bound to accept any of the RFQ responses if they are not in its best interest, as determined
by the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to: (a) enter into agreements or other contractual arrangements
for all or any portion of the Scope of Work set forth in this Proposal with one or more respondents; (b) reject
any and all responses and re-solicit responses; or (c) reject any and all responses and temporarily or
permanently abandon this procurement, if deemed to be in the best interest of the Owner.
The Owner has set a HUB Subcontracting goal for this service at 3.25%.
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DOCUMENT 002400
RFQ769-26-1023CS
SCOPE FOR QUALIFICATIONS
The University of North Texas System (UNTS), subsequently referred to as the Owner, requests firms' qualifications
for Professional Services to facilitate the Programming and Design Services for a new building to support the UNT
College of Music (https://music.unt.edu), on the Denton campus. The selected firm will be highly qualified with proven
experience and expertise in programming and full design with the ability to deliver high-quality university music facilities
along with the ability to implement a user-driven process to achieve the goals and objectives for the project on behalf
of the university. The selected firm will have the proven ability to implement a user process and provide adequate,
well-informed project estimates during all phases of this project. It is expected that this project will be delivered via the
construction manager at risk process. Firm shall have successful experience in providing quality documentation and
partnering with both the Owner and the selected Contractor during all phases of a project is vital.
The firm's response to this RFQ will be the basis of determining the competence and qualifications to perform the
professional services as required by the proposed project.
Initial services will include facilitation and documentation of the project programming process for the scope of the project
described within this RFQ solicitation. Upon successful completion of the programming phase, the Owner may elect
to extend the services of the contract to include the design, bidding assistance, and construction administration phases.
If the Owner does not elect to extend the professional services for the design, bidding assistance, and construction
administration phases, the Owner may either select another firm based on the responses from this RFQ or re-solicit.
The selected firm may also provide design services for additional phase(s) if desired and approved by the Owner. This
may include finish-out of any shelled space included during this initial project phase or the design of the next major
facility (Phase 2) for the College of Music.
Background & History
The University of North Texas College of Music is the largest public-university music program in the United States and
one of the most globally respected. Faculty and staff include internationally acclaimed artists and scholars in
composition, conducting, ethnomusicology, jazz studies, music education, music business, music history, music theory,
commercial music, recording engineering, mixing/mastering, intermedia, and performance. In 2018, UNT completed a
comprehensive analysis of all the facilities utilized by the College. The outcomes from this study provided an
understanding of the conditions, deficiencies, and future facilities requirements to continue to deliver academic
programs in a modern environment. Recommendations were provided in a phased approach.
Project Description
This project is anticipated to provide approximately 80,000-100,000 gross square feet of space to replace buildings that
have been identified for demolition in anticipation for construction of a larger expansion for the College's facilities. The
new building will primarily house classrooms, rehearsal spaces, student practice rooms, faculty teaching offices,
graduate teaching assistant studios/offices, and other support spaces. If it is determined that relocation of functions is
best accommodated within an existing facility, renovations to those select areas/facilities may also be included within
the scope of this project or under a separate contract.
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Purpose & Objectives
The primary purpose of this project is to provide technologically rich artistic/academic environments space within a new
facility for the College of Music that will allow for the future demolition of existing older, antiquated facilities that do not
provide adequate environmental conditions for delivery of modern music curriculum. Acoustics, sound isolation, and
occupant health and safety, welfare, accessibility, and operational efficiency, particularly the use and movement of
large instruments within and between facilities, will be important concerns. Shell space may also be included.
A. Project Programming-- The selected firm will be required to provide and fully document the project
program for design and construction for all aspects of the project scope.
Deliverables may include a draft program, final draft program, and a final program that may include the
following (at a minimum): alignment of project vision, goals, and objectives; peer benchmarking;
program/space allocation; functional relationships; site/building analysis; master plan alignment; space
test fits; specific room requirement including mechanical, electrical and plumbing; general design
requirements; security considerations; applicable codes and standards considerations; project
implementation details; and detailed, informed project cost estimate. Development of high-quality
renderings or graphic materials suitable for fundraising, stakeholder engagement, or public
communications may be included as applicable.
B. Project Design -If the Owner elects to extend the services, the selected firm will be required to develop
a comprehensive design package. Deliverables will include (but are not limited to) schematic design,
design development, construction documents and specifications. In addition, the architect's design
services must include preparation of detailed construction cost estimates at schematic design, design
development, and 60% construction documents for Owner's review. It is imperative that the
architect/engineer firm monitor the design during the various stages of the project, so the Owner's
construction budget is not exceeded.
C. Contractor/Subcontractor Bidding - The selected firm is to attend all contractor pre-proposal meetings
and provide any additional documentation required by the contractor during the bidding and selection of
the subcontractor trades.
D. Construction Administration - The selected firm will provide a full array of construction administration
services. These services will include (but are not limited to) submittal and shop drawing approvals,
construction and post construction documentation, issuance of architectural supplemental instructions
(ASI), compilation and completion of punch lists, all close-out documentation including record drawings,
and participation in all construction meetings.
E. Project Budget - The project budget has not yet been established. Once established by the Owner, the
selected team will be responsible for employing strategies to ensure the budget is not exceeded during
the various project phases of design and construction.
F. Project Schedule - Please include in the response a schedule for the programming phase and anticipated
durations of the design, and construction phases of the project.
Schedule for construction implementation is yet to be determined on this Project.
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Submission Requirements
Submission requirements outlined here, and the Evaluation Criterion listed below are reviewed as part of the selection
process and be sure to provide both Submission Requirements and address Evaluation Criteria.
The responses should address each of the following areas in the same order in which they are set forth below:
1. Firm Data
A. General Qualifications
B. Name and Address(es) of each key sub-consultant firm proposed for the team
C. Firm profile, i.e.:
i. Firm Name, address and age
ii. Type of firm (partnership, professional corporation, etc.)
iii. Firm history
iv. Firm size (professionals by discipline), current and one year ago
v. Areas of specialty/concentration
2. Description of the Team:
Responses should include all key team members and sub-consultants for Design and Construction
Administration services. Please designate in your response team members and sub-consultant's role and the
approximate amount of time each will work on the project.
A. Identification of the single point of contact (for purposes of the RFQ) for the team to include name, email
address, and phone number.
B. Identification of key personnel to be assigned to the project.
C. Availability and commitment to undertake the project for each key team member. This includes the amount
of time they are each committed to the project.
D. Organizational chart illustrating reporting lines, responsibilities, names, and titles for key participants
proposed by the firm and each of its key sub-consultants
E. Resumes for each key individual on the team and identification of that person's role. List any education,
registrations that may be relevant to this project.
3. Relevant Experience and Capabilities
A. Relevant experience and capabilities will be assessed through a review of both completed and ongoing
projects; however, information desired is on completed projects similar in scope, size, and complexity.
Provide detailed data for no more than five (5) projects on which the firm or sub-consulting firm provided
services which best illustrate current experience and capabilities relevant to this project.
For each project, please provide the following information:
a. Project name and location
b. Brief project description, including:
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i. Size and scope
ii. Firm's role in project
iii. Key firm strengths exhibited by project and relevant to this project
iv. Identification of proposed personnel involved along with explanation of their role
in that specific project.
c. Owner's name, address, contact person, email address, and telephone number
d. As applicable, project images or sketches. Include, no more than five (5) color photographs
(or renderings) per project:
i. Images are for illustrative purposes only and will not be used as a primary basis
for design evaluation
ii. Images need not be submitted for every project for which data is provided, but
project data must be provided for all project images included.
e. Schedule Data (any unusual events or occurrences that affected the schedule should be
explained)
i. Date design phase (programming) began
ii. Design phase (construction documents) complete date
iii. Construction substantial completion date
f. Construction Cost Data
i. Pre-design (programming) construction budget
ii. Pre-construction (60% construction documents) construction budget
iii. Actual construction budget at substantial completion
iv. Any relevant information that may explain construction budget fluctuation during
the project
g. Method of Construction Procurement Utilized
B. Provide up to five (5) additional projects relevant to the project scope that further demonstrate the
experience and capabilities of the firm or specific design members. Project details should include project
names, project scopes and sizes, project dates, identification of proposed team members and/or firms
associated with the projects, and owner contact information. Provide not more than one (1) project image
for these projects.
4. Approach:
A. Most pertinent consideration in programming the project - State briefly what the firm believes to be the
most pertinent consideration(s) and challenge(s) that must be addressed in the program of a project of
this type. Sketches, diagrams, analyses, or other tools that will help illustrate the firm's points may be
included.
B. Most pertinent consideration in designing the project - State briefly what the firm believes to be the most
pertinent consideration(s) and challenge(s) that must be addressed in the design and construction of a
project of this type and how the firm approaches the transition between the different phases. Sketches,
diagrams, analyses, or other tools that will help illustrate the team's points may be included.
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C. Unique qualifications - State why the firm believes the team is qualified to address the core issues that
the firm finds to be relevant to this project.
D. Proposed methods of design team organization and communication with the various project user groups
to ensure quality - Discuss how the firm would coordinate, ensure quality and transition from the
development of the program documents to design solutions, to the production of contract documents, and
then to construction administration. Be specific regarding internal and external communications, drawing
quality control, construction cost estimating capabilities, proposed construction specification system,
approach to construction administration, and responsible individuals including their location (e.g., on-site
or specific office). Also discuss the firm's demonstrated approach to full engagement in the construction
administration process and full participation in all project meetings.
E. Experience with and/or ability to produce highly successful designs and work within an interactive review
process. Present how the proposed team has performed on past projects in which this type of review
process provided for key project decisions.
Veteran Heros United in Business (VetHUB)
VetHUB Subcontracting Plans (HSP) will be required with your response. The HSP must cover Programming,
Design, and Construction Administration activities and associated sub-consultants.
UNT System will accept both your response and the VetHUB Subcontracting Plan electronically through Jaggaer link
https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UNTS. Please submit the VetHUB Sub-Contracting
Plan as a separate file from your RFQ response. Thus, you will submit two (2) separate electronic files, one for the
HUB Sub-Contracting Plan and the other for the RFQ response.
Plan for participation of VetHUB:
1. It is the policy of the Owner to promote and encourage contracting and subcontracting opportunities for
VetHUB in all contracts. A VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) must be submitted with this proposal as
specified in "3" below.
2. The Owner has determined subcontracting opportunities are possible and have identified the following areas:
* Programming, Acoustical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing
Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Interior Design, Landscape Design,
Construction Cost Estimating, Code Consultation, Audio Visual Design, and Accessibility
3. Subcontracted work, whether identified by the Owner or not, is required to be identified in the HSP. Please
complete the attached HSP for all subcontracting opportunities to be utilized in the project. Failure to complete
the HSP correctly will disqualify the firm's RFQ response.
Only responses with approved HSP's will be evaluated. Failure to return the HSP in a separate, clearly marked
pdf file, separate from your RFQ pdf response, will prevent the Owner from evaluating your response or your
HSP may be submitted electronically though Jaggaer link:
https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UNTS.
Firms are encouraged to contact Rosa Violante or Sony Simon by email to hub@untsystem.edu with questions
regarding completing the HSP.
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Contract
Contract modifications are not expected and will not be considered or accepted by Owner. Responding firms should
carefully review this agreement prior to submitting qualifications.
The planned project delivery method is Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR).
Selection Process/Description of Process
The selection process starts after the RFQ is posted on the Electronic State Business Daily on the date listed in
Selection Schedule. Following this stage, the selection process is as follows:
Pre-Proposal Meeting
A pre-proposal meeting will be held virtually on June 15, 2026, at 11:00 am (CST), via Microsoft Teams meeting link
below to answer any address any questions in completing the response and HUB Subcontracting Plan:
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Qualifications Due Date
Qualifications are due on or before 2:00 p.m. (CST) on July 8, 2026.
Responses must be limited to no more than twenty-five (25) pages. Covers, table of contents and divider tabs will not
count as pages, provided no additional information is included on those pages. Cover letter will not count as part of the
page limit as long as the cover letter does not include information on how the work will be performed. All documents
should be printed one-sided, at least 10 pt. font, and submitted in 8 1/2" X 11" page size, portrait style.
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY THE FIRST TWENTY-FIVE (25) PAGES OF THE RESPONSE WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE
EVALUATION COMMITTEE.
Proposals received that are late will not be accepted. Please submit your response through the Jaggaer link at:
https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UNTS.
In order to submit proposals electronically, Proposer must have a working, registered vendor username and password
to login. If this is the first time Proposer has attempted to submit a response electronically, please register at:
https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UNTS
Proposers are highly encouraged to ensure you have a working login in advance of the submission deadline. Proposer
is responsible for ensuring it has the technical capability to submit its proposal via electronic submission.
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Proposer shall be solely responsible for ensuring timely submission of the Proposal.
UNTS is not responsible for equipment or software failure, internet or website downtime, corrupt or unreadable data,
or other technical issues that may cause delay or non-delivery of a Proposal of inaccessibility of the submitted data.
Proposers are highly encouraged to prepare and allow for sufficient time to familiarize themselves with the
electronic submission requirements and to address any technical or data issues Prior to the Proposal due date
and time.
Hand Delivered, Email or faxed responses will not be accepted.
The HSP is due on or before July 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (CST). The HSP will be submitted as a separate pdf attachment
from your response electronically through the Jaggaer link:
https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UNTS
1. The Owner may conduct formal interviews.
2. The top-ranked firms will be notified on or about the date listed in Selection Schedule.
3. The Owner expects to reach a contractual agreement with the top-rated firm shortly after notification and will
expect the programming and/or design work to begin immediately thereafter. All documents related to this
project shall be and become the property of the Owner.
4. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all qualifications at any point during this selection process for
any reason.
Selection Schedule Summary
The schedule for selection is as follows:
RFQ posted on the Electronic State Business Daily June 5, 2026
Pre-Solicitation Meeting - Virtual June 15, 2026 @ 11:00 am
Questions Due June 23, 2026 @ 2:00 pm
Responses to Questions Posted June 25, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Qualifications received no later than July 8, 2026 @ 2:00 pm
HSP received no later than July 8, 2026 @ 2:00 pm
Notify short listed firms, if Owner elects to interview-on or about July 2026
Interview short-listed firms, if Owner elects to interview-on or about July 2026
Notify top-ranked firm, on or about August 2026
Approve Contract/Issue Notice to Proceed on or about August/September 2026
The Owner may choose not to conduct interviews. The selected firm will be notified by the Owner that they are top
ranked and contract negotiations will begin.
Additional information and amendments may be posted on:
State of Texas website: http://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbd;
UNT System website: https://finance.untsystem.edu/vendor-resources/bid-inquiry/bid-opportunities.php; and
Jaggaer website at: https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UNTS.
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