RFQ #829 DESIGN SERVICES - Insight Park Research Buildings

The University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi
RFQ #829
UM #26-091
Request for Qualifications
DESIGN SERVICES - Insight Park Research Buildings
The University of Mississippi requests that sealed qualification documents be submitted for Design Services for
Insight Park Research Buildings to the Office of the Director of Procurement, Procurement Services Building,
164 Jeanette Phillips Drive, P. O. Box 1848, University, MS 38677 by 1:00 p.m. (CT) on October 22, 2026, to
receive consideration. Sealed documents must be marked on the outside of the envelope as follows:
RFQ #829
DESIGN SERVICES - Insight Park Research Buildings
1:00 p.m. (CT)
Letters of qualifications and supporting information will be received by the University from design firms interested
in providing design services for the project. The University intends to build a new 10,000SF research building as
Phase 1 of a multiphase research park. Scope of work consists of master planning complete multiphase concept
as well as full design and construction of first prototype building.
The selected design firm will work with representatives of the Department of Facilities Planning and others as may
be determined. The selected firm must have an established record of expertise in new research and lab related
facilities, a familiarity with the size and scope of the project, and a demonstrated ability to respond to an aggressive
schedule. Interested firms may suggest other sub-consultants with a record of similar experience; however, the
intended contract will be a single AIA Doc B101-2017 Owner-Architect Agreement, as modified by the University.
Design fee is based on construction value, calculated logarithmically according to building type.
Submittals should include, in addition to the letter of interest, two (2) printed originals of supporting information that
the firm determines best exhibits their expertise and experience, outlined as follows:
1) Company Overview [Evaluation: 15%]: Provide an overview of the company detailing the total number and
discipline breakdown of professional staff, including their professional credentials.
2) Firm Experience / Project Profiles [Evaluation: 40%]: Provide a maximum of six (6) project profiles. For each
project, include the client name, project name, project location, summary of services performed, and
construction budget. Provide Owner references for three (3) of the projects, including name, title, and
phone number.
3) Key Project Personnel / Project Organization [Evaluation: 35%]: Provide detailed resumes for proposed
project team members and an organization chart.
4) Completed M55 Architect-Engineer Related Services for Specific Project Questionnaire. [Evaluation: 10%]
Limit qualifications submittal to 40 (8-1/2" x 11") pages total, inclusive of letter and supporting material. Assemble
with spiral type bindings, not binders or staples. Page numbers are counted as single-sided.
Final applications, including the letter of interest, standard forms, and brochures, must be received no later than the
advertised time. It is anticipated that firms selected for final interviews will be notified no later than 5:00 p.m. on
November 6, 2026. The University will then interview the selected firms and recommend appointment of the best
qualified firm to the Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning.
A meeting will be held for Professionals that would like to discuss the project prior to the submission date on October
8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. (CT) at the John W. White Facilities Management Bldg., Large Conference Room, 700 Hathorn
Road, University, MS. University parking permits are required for all attendees. Information about the permits and
a link to purchase them are available at https://olemiss.edu/parking/visitors/.
Please direct questions to:
Department of Facilities Planning
700 Hathorn Road
The University of Mississippi
University, MS 38677
c/o Heather Applewhite
All documents should be submitted to:
Katherine Jones
Director of Procurement and Contracts Management
164 Jeanette Phillips Drive
University, MS 38677
Publication dates:
September 20, 2026
September 27, 2026