9-18-2026 RFQ-RFP 2027-02-Architect-Design Prof Services.pdf

This is a Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals (RFQ/RFP) issued jointly by the Town of Portland, Connecticut, the Portland School Building Committee, and the Portland Public School District for comprehensive architectural and design professional services. The solicitation seeks a qualified design professional firm to serve as Architect-of-Record and provide project planning, architectural and engineering services, construction professional and consultant services, construction oversight, and administration services for the renovation of Valley View Elementary School located at 81 High Street, Portland, Connecticut. The selected firm will be responsible for delivering the full scope of design and professional services as detailed in Exhibit A to the Instructions to Proposers.

The RFQ/RFP document establishes the framework for sealed submissions of both qualifications and proposals from interested firms. Specific details regarding pricing terms, submission deadlines, site visit requirements, bidders' conferences, evaluation criteria, and contract award timelines should be referenced within the complete solicitation documents and exhibits. Interested firms must review all instructions, exhibits, and project requirements contained in the full RFQ/RFP to ensure compliance with submission requirements and to understand the complete scope of services required for the Valley View Elementary School renovation project.