REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS-ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES Sealed Statements of Qualifications will be received by the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies at 10801 Dolphin Lane, Gulfport, MS 39503 until12:00 pm CST, July 13,2026 for: Scope: Constructing dormitories and classrooms at IMMS's Center for Marine Education and Research (IMMS-CMER) in Gulfport, MS to provide enhanced opportunities for marine education, research, conservation, and natural resource stewardship for researchers, students, and visitors throughout the Gulf Coast Region. The selected firm shall provide complete architectural/engineering services in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws; regulations and procedures related to the scope of work described above. The services required for this project are: Complete Architectural design for construction including all design surveys, preliminary design work, final design phase, preparation of plans and specifications, construction administration, and construction inspection. Permitting Preparation of an Opinion of Probable Cost and subsequent updates Preparation of Plans, Specifications, Contract Documents to bid the project Issuance of Addenda Evaluation of substitutes and "or-equal" items Attending the Bid Opening Bid review, bid tabulation, and recommendation of Contractor to Owner Review and approval of Contractor Invoices/Applications for Payment Review and preparation of Change Orders/Work Change Directives Review of Shop Drawings Record drawings be provided to the owner Certification that the project was constructed according to the approved plans, specifications, and contract documents Resident Inspection Services Information packets will be located at the address listed above, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST. Architectural/engineering firms/individuals should submit a list of their qualifications, experience, and capacity for performance. Firms/Individuals must submit the name of the primary contact person and the person within the firm (if applicable) who shall be the Owner's contact and party primarily responsible for rendering services, if selected. Any contract awarded under this solicitation may be paid for in whole or in part with grant funding from the RESTORE Council and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality under the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 (RESTORE Act) and through Gulf Coast Restoration Funds appropriated through the Mississippi Development Authority. If you have any questions concerning the Request for Qualifications, please call Mr. Luqman Ahmad (228)896-9182 or email support@imms.org. IPL0349100 Jun 15,22 2026