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Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina is seeking qualification packages from design professionals to develop re-utilization plans for effective, efficient, and creative lab and classroom environments for the Chemistry Department. The total area to be redesigned is approximately 5000 SF. Construction is planned for Summer 2017. To be considered, a NC licensed designer must submit a current SF 330 form qualification package (3 copies) to the address shown below. The qualification package shall address the following Critical Selection Factors: 1.Experience and expertise with similar projects. Provide brief narrative indicating relevance to proposed project. 2.Past performance on similar projects. Provide brief narrative indicating relevance to proposed project. 3.Experience with campus design projects 4.Adequate staff and proposed design consultant team who have similar project experience (provide updated resumes) 5.Proposed design approach or methodology. 6.Recent experience with similar type project cost estimates and schedule adherence (give examples that show actual costs vs estimates, do the same with planned schedule vs actual construction). 7.Record of successfully completed projects without major legal or technical problems. Shortlist candidates will be notified by May 9, 2016. A site visit for shortlisted firms is tentatively set for May 18, 2016. Interviews are tentatively planned for June 2, 2016.

Appalachian State University, Planning, Design and Construction Office, Attn: Jeff Pierce, 438 Academy Street, Boone, NC 28608-2050; (828) 262-6579