3-Solicitation RFSOQ Architectural Services.docx
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- SSSD 2026-02
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- Utah
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This is a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSOQ) issued by South Summit School District (SSSD) in Utah seeking architectural firms licensed to conduct business in the state. The District is establishing a pre-qualified list of up to three architectural firms to provide architectural and related engineering services for District projects over a 36-month period from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029. Services requested include architectural design and planning, civil engineering, landscape design, structural engineering, mechanical/plumbing/fire protection design, and electrical/audiovisual/acoustical design, with additional consultants evaluated on a project-by-project basis. The District serves southeast Summit County, including Kamas, Francis, Oakley, and surrounding communities, operating five schools with approximately 1,600 students. Projects are anticipated to range from minor renovations to major capital construction. Statements of Qualifications must be received by March 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM via email to wb@ssummit.org, with written questions due by February 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The District reserves the right to prequalify more or fewer than three firms based on submitted qualifications and District needs.
Fees will be negotiated for each project in accordance with Utah Procurement Code 63G-6a-1505. The District places high priority on proactive value engineering, accurate cost estimating, and effective cost control throughout all design and construction phases, requiring firms to demonstrate the ability to design within established budgets while identifying innovative solutions to maximize project value. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness and completeness (10 points), firm history/experience/capabilities (25 points), employee experience and qualifications (25 points), relevant project experience (20 points), references (10 points), and project and cost management including value engineering (10 points), for a maximum score of 100 points. Applicants must provide five client references including at least two public K-12 projects completed within the past year, detailed resumes of key personnel, firm experience documentation focusing on Utah public K-12 projects, cost control success, schedule performance, value engineering examples, and disclosure of any litigation.
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REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
Solicitation #SSSD 2026-02 Release Date: February 12, 2026 Due Date: March 4, 2026
PURPOSE OF REQUEST
South Summit School District (SSSD) is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from architectural firms licensed to do business in the State of Utah. Statements will be evaluated to establish a pre-qualified list of architectural firms to provide architectural and related engineering services for District projects.
The District anticipates prequalifying up to three (3) architectural firms; however, the District reserves the right to prequalify more or fewer firms based on the qualifications submitted and the needs of the District.
The District places a high priority on proactive value engineering, accurate cost estimating, and effective cost control throughout all phases of design and construction. Firms shall demonstrate the ability to design within established budgets while identifying innovative and practical solutions to maximize project value.
The pre-qualification period shall be for thirty-six (36) months from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Architectural services may include, but are not limited to:
• Architectural design and planning
• Civil engineering
• Landscape design
• Structural engineering
• Mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection design
• Electrical, audiovisual, and acoustical design Additional consultants may be evaluated on a project-by-project basis.
BACKGROUND
South Summit School District serves southeast Summit County, including Kamas, Francis, Oakley, and surrounding communities. The District operates five (5) schools with approximately 1,600 students.
Projects may range from minor renovations to major capital construction.
SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS
SOQs must be received by March 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM.
Preferred submission is electronic via email to wb@ssummit.org.
Hard copies may be delivered to:
SSSD Facilities Department 285 E 400 S Kamas, UT 84036
FEE NEGOTIATION
Fees will be negotiated for each project in accordance with Utah Procurement Code 63G-6a-1505.
QUESTIONS AND ADDENDA
All questions must be submitted in writing by February 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Each firm shall submit the following in order:
• Firm name
• Utah office locations
• Age of firm
• Average Utah staffing over past five (5) years
References and Cost Analysis Provide five (5) client references, including at least two (2) public K-12 projects completed in the past year.
For each project include:
• Client name and contact
• Project description and square footage
• Design fee amount
• Original construction budget
• Contractor bid amount
• Final construction cost
• Change orders by origin
Schedule Analysis Provide approximate durations for:
• Schematic Design
• Design Development
• Construction Documents
• Bidding
• Construction
PROPOSAL FORMAT
Executive Summary (2 pages) Statement of Qualifications and Performance Data Resumes & Key Personnel (10 pages) Firm Experience (6 pages) Must include:
• Utah public K-12 projects
• Cost control success
• Schedule performance
• Value engineering examples Unique Capabilities (2 pages) Litigation Disclosure Confidential Information (if applicable)
QUALIFICATIONS & PERFORMANCE EVALUATION CRITERIA
Maximum Score: 100 Points
| Criteria |
| Points |
| Responsiveness & Completeness |
| 10 |
| Firm History, Experience & Capabilities |
| 25 |
| Employee Experience & Qualifications |
| 25 |
| Relevant Project Experience |
| 20 |
| References |
| 10 |
| Project & Cost Management (incl. Value Engineering) |
| 10 |
| TOTAL |
| 100 |
SELECTION
The evaluation committee will rank firms and establish a pre-qualified list.
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