Professional Design Services for Student Housing Project

A government authority in St. Lucie, Florida is seeking professional design services for a student housing project. The selected vendor will be responsible for reviewing conceptual designs, site layouts, unit mix, circulation patterns, and related narratives to ensure alignment with program requirements, master planning documents, and applicable codes.

Key responsibilities include assessing building massing, density, project phasing, amenities, and integration with existing campus facilities. The vendor will identify any design deficiencies or areas requiring additional information, and prepare technical summaries to assist staff and board-level decision-making. The scope also includes developing a comprehensive design criteria package addressing project goals, performance standards, space and security needs, accessibility, sustainability objectives, and campus-specific considerations such as proximity to academic buildings, parking, pedestrian circulation, utilities, and stormwater management.

Additionally, the vendor will prepare preliminary site plans, massing diagrams, building system descriptions, and outline specifications to establish minimum project requirements. During the competitive procurement process, the vendor will provide technical responses to proposer questions and support evaluation committees in reviewing the technical and financial aspects of submitted proposals.