Design Criteria RFQ for Four Design-Build Capital Projects

Agency:	Lincoln University
State:	Missouri
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction 541310 - Architectural Services 541330 - Engineering Services
Posted Date:	Nov 24, 2025
Due Date:	Dec 9, 2025
Solicitation No:	DC-2025005
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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

(RFQ #DC-2025005)

Design Criteria Consultant Services

for Four Design-Build Capital Projects

Lincoln University of Missouri

College of Agriculture, Health and Human Science

Issued: November 24, 2025

Statements of Qualifications Due: December 9, 2025, 2:00 PM CST

INTRODUCTION

Lincoln University of Missouri (“University”), College of Agriculture, Health and Human

Science, invites licensed architectural and engineering firms to submit Statements of

Qualifications (SOQ) to serve as Design Criteria Consultant for any or all of the four capital

projects listed below. Firms may propose on any individual project, any combination of

projects, or all four projects. Separate rankings will be developed for each project. A firm

may be selected for one, several, or all projects based on demonstrated qualifications.

This procurement is conducted in accordance with Missouri Revised Statutes §§ 8.285–

8.291 (Qualifications-Based Selection). Price will not be a factor in selection; fees will be

negotiated with the highest-ranked firm(s) after ranking.

Note on Funding and Compliance: All projects are anticipated to involve federal funding

from NIFA/USDA (e.g., 1890 Facilities Grants). Selected firm(s) must comply with

applicable federal regulations under 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), including but not

limited to procurement standards, equal employment opportunity, Buy American

provisions, Davis-Bacon wage requirements (if applicable to construction), property

management, and anti-discrimination clauses. Flow-down provisions will apply to

subcontractors.

For the FINCA Farm Historic Renovation project, potential compliance with Section 106 of

the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and coordination with the Missouri State

Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) may be required, pending confirmation of the site's

historic status (eligibility for or listing on the National Register of Historic Places).Site Visits:

Optional site visits for all projects are available upon request. Contact

martinm@lincolnu.edu by December 2, 2025, to schedule. Visits are encouraged for firms

proposing on FINCA Farm or Schweich Hall to assess existing conditions.

2. PROJECTS

1. Livestock Handling Facility

New 10,000–15,000 sf teaching/research facility. Est. construction budget: $2

million.

2. Schweich Hall Basement Renovation

Conversion to science labs/classrooms with MEP/safety upgrades. Est. construction

budget: $1 million.

3. FINCA Farm Historic Renovation

Rehabilitation/adaptive reuse with potential Section 106/SHPO compliance. Est.

construction budget: $1 million.

4. Swine Facility Demolition & Site Restoration

Complete demolition, hazmat abatement (as required), site restoration. Est.

construction budget: $800 thousand.

3. SCOPE OF SERVICES (Common to All Projects)

The selected Design Criteria Consultant(s) shall:

• Develop comprehensive Design Criteria Packages (performance specifications,

program, site requirements, budget/schedule constraints, Design-Build RFP

evaluation criteria).

• Assist in preparation of Design-Build RFQ and RFP documents.

• Provide independent technical review of Design-Build proposals.

• Attend pre-proposal meetings, interviews, and selection meetings.

Target completion of Design Criteria Packages: March 31, 2026.

The consultant selected for any project is prohibited from joining Design-Build teams on

that project.

4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Submit one (1) printed copy delivered to Allen Hall, 900 Chestnut St, Room

303, Jefferson City, MO 65101 or PDF (≤50 MB) via email to

martinm@lincolnu.edu

Subject: “RFQ #DC-2025005 – [Firm Name] – [Project Numbers or “All

Projects”]”SOQ must include:

A. Signed cover letter from a firm principal stating which project(s) the firm is

pursuing.

B. Firm overview and Missouri licensure.

C. Project-specific experience (3–5 relevant examples per project pursued).

D. Resumes of proposed key personnel for each project pursued.

E. Project approach/understanding for each project pursued.

F. Capacity/current workload disclosure, including a list of ongoing state,

university, or federal contracts (value, scope, and expected completion

dates) to demonstrate ability to meet timelines.

G. Minimum three references.

H. Information equivalent to the templates attached as Appendices B–E (one

set per project pursued; templates are optional but recommended to ensure

consistent presentation of proficiency/experience, project examples, team

composition, and references).

I. Signed anti-collusion and conflict-of-interest statement (template in

Appendix F).

J. Any proposed exceptions to the University's Standard General Consulting

Agreement (attached as Appendix A). Maximum length: 30 pages per project

pursued (60 pages max if pursuing all four). One SOQ with clearly labeled

sections is preferred.

5. EVALUATION CRITERIA (per project)

1. Specialized experience & technical competence on similar project type (40%)

2. Past performance on similar projects (25%)

3. Capacity to perform in required timeframe (20%)

4. Proximity/familiarity with area and University (10%)

5. Quality/responsiveness of SOQ (5%)

Top firms for each project will be interviewed (week of January 5–9, 2026).

6. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Design Criteria Consultant Selection

• RFQ Issued November 24, 2025

• Last Day for Questions December 2, 2025

• SOQs Due December 9, 2025, 2:00 PM CST

• Interviews (if required) January 5–9, 2026

• Board of Curators Approval of Consultant Ranking/Contract January 15, 2026

• Consultant Contract Negotiation & Execution February 2026

• Design Criteria Packages Complete March 31, 2026

Projected Downstream Design-Build Procurement Schedule (approximate; subject to

change)

• Design-Build RFQ Issued March 2026

• Design-Build Proposals Due May 2026

• Design-Build Selection Recommendation June 2026

• Board of Curators Approval of Design-Build Contract(s) June 2026 (or next

scheduled meeting)

• NIFA/USDA Approval of Project Contract (where federal funds are used) July–

September 2026

• Notice to Proceed / Construction Start September–October 2026

7. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Selected firm(s) must maintain the following minimum insurance coverages

throughout the contract term and provide certificates of insurance naming

Lincoln University as an additional insured prior to contract execution:

• Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions): $1,000,000 per claim /

$2,000,000 aggregate.

• Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000

aggregate (including products/completed operations).

• Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident.

• Workers' Compensation: Statutory limits as required by Missouri law, with

Employers' Liability at $1,000,000 per accident/disease/policy limit.

Coverage must be with insurers rated A- or better by A.M. Best. See Appendix G for full

details.

8. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Standard Agreement: The selected consultant(s) must execute the University's

Standard General Consulting Agreement (attached as Appendix A). Review and

note any exceptions in your SOQ; the University reserves the right to reject non-

compliant proposals.

• Addendum Process: Any amendments or addenda to this RFQ will be issued in

writing and posted on the University website https://www.lincolnu.edu/about-

lincoln/purchasing/bid-information/index.html. Firms are responsible for

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

Bid #	Release Date	Close Date	Description	Buyer Info
DC-2025005	24 November 2025	9 December 2025	Design Criteria RFQ for Four Design-Build Capital Projects	Marquan Martin

Design Criteria RFQ for Four Design-Build Capital Projects

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