Architectural Services

2026 Capital Improvement Program

Request for Proposal Number:

RFP _ 27-004

Renovations to Sonny Carter Elementary School

Procurement Department

Bibb County School District

4580 Cavalier Drive

Macon, GA 31220

Phone: 478-779-3522

E-mail: Elaine.Wilson@bcsdk12.net

Release of RFP: 09/17/2026

Pre-Bid Date: 10/06/2026 @ 9 am, EST

Bid Questions Due: 10/09/2026 @ 8 am, EST

Close Date: 10/19/2026 @ 8 am, EST.

Proposals will be due

10/19/2026 @ 08:00 AM, EST

VIA EUNA PROCUREMENT ONLY

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on

10/06/2026, 09:00 AM, est.

at 4580 Cavalier Drive, Macon, GA 31220 mailto:Elaine.Wilson@bcsdk12.net

Request for Proposal (RFP) for Architectural Services

1. The Bibb County School District (the District) is soliciting competitive sealed proposals from architectural firms (proposers) to provide architectural services outlined in the “Scope of

Services” section of this request. This RFP includes architectural services for the design of the renovation of Sonny Carter Elementary School.

2. Objective and Background:

The District intends to perform renovations to S o n n y C a r t e r E l e m e n t a r y S c h o o l .

This facility is located at 5910 Zebulon Road, Macon, GA 31210.

The estimated anticipated start date for the renovation project is May 21, 2027.

3. Scope of Services:

The District is requesting full architectural services for developing specifications, programming, design, cost estimating, preparation of construction documents, reproduction costs, bidding, bid evaluation, construction administration, periodic inspections by engineers employed by the architect, final inspection, and project acceptance. The design firm must have extensive experience in the design of School Facilities. The anticipated bid date for this project is 10/19/2026. The District requests that the successful architectural firm provide a full range of professional services, exclusive of soils tests and special inspections, to assist in the successful completion of the project. The District will assume that all costs to accomplish these goals are included in the proposer’s response to the RFP.

4. Compensation for Services (Fee):

The District intends to enter into a professional services contract with the successful architectural firm. Compensation for the design phase will be based on a percentage of the cost of the work or the stated cost limitation, whichever is less, for the necessary conferences, the preparation of estimates, preliminary studies, preliminary plans and specifications, the completion of working drawings, detailed specifications, large-scale and full-size detail drawings, and the drafting of advertisements for bids, as will be more detailed in the design services agreement. Compensation for construction administration will be based on a percentage of the cost of the work or the stated cost limitation, which is less, for administering the construction of the work, including the general administration of the business relating to the contract, the issuance of certificates of payment, keeping of accounts, and approval of materials, equipment, and apparatus used in the work, as will be more detailed in the design services agreement. The architect shall exercise use of powers to require that the contractor comply with the contract documents and other requirements set forth in the design services agreement, construction contract, and construction documents.

5. Evaluation Criteria and Selection Procedures:

a. Percentage fee proposed for design and contract administration.

b. Proposed schedule for completing the design documents. Include all phases of design, including, but not limited to, appropriate timelines for Owner review and approval of each design phase.

c. Design team’s experience designing similar types of projects (experience requested below should be specific to this type of project).

i. Experience of the architectural firm in designing the renovation of similar school facilities.

ii. Experience of staff members that would be assigned to this project designing the renovation of similar school facilities.

iii. Experience of consultants that would be utilized for this project designing the renovation of school facilities. If no consultants will be used, list the in-house staff that will be used for each component of the design for this project.

d. Design approach & methodology.

i. Provide a quick narrative and/or illustration showing the design approach and methodology that would be recommended for this project. Provide a list of benefits and advantages that would be realized as part of this design approach and methodology.

An evaluation team selected by the District’s Superintendent, or his designee, will evaluate proposals received, select the apparent successful proposer(s), negotiate with the architectural firm(s) to establish the value of compensation and other relevant issues, and recommend a mutually acceptable contract(s) to the Superintendent and the Bibb County Board of

Education for final approval.

6. General Conditions for Proposals:

Failure to read the Request for Proposal and comply with its instructions will be at the architectural firm’s own risk.

All prices and notations must be printed in ink or typewritten. Errors may be crossed out and corrections printed in ink or typewritten, adjacent to the corrected error. The person signing the proposal must initial all corrections in ink.

Corrections or modifications received after the closing time in this RFP will not be accepted.

The proposal must be signed by a designated firm representative or officer who is authorized to bind the architectural firm contractually. Submission of a signed proposal to the District will be interpreted to indicate the architectural firm’s willingness to comply with all terms and conditions set forth herein.

7. Proposal Submission:

The bid is due VIA EUNA PROCUREMENT ONLY, please DO NOT send an EMAIL.

8. Award:

The District reserves the right to reject all proposals. The District also reserves the right to waive any irregularity, informality, or technicality in the proposals in its best interest, and is not obligated to award a contract based upon the lowest priced submission. If terms cannot be mutually agreed upon, the District may enter into negotiations with another architectural firm.

9. Written Agreement:

The successful architectural firm will be required to enter into an owner-architect agreement in the form of STANDARD FORM OF CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

BETWEEN THE BIBB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE ARCHITECT, as amended by the BCSD.

10. Omissions:

Should the RFP not contain sufficient information for the proposer to obtain a clear understanding of the services required by the District, or should it appear that the instructions outlined in the RFP are not clear or are contradictory, then the architectural firm may obtain written clarification from the Director of Procurement, Dr. Elaine Wilson (Via EUNA

PORTAL/ ) The architectural firm shall include a copy of the written clarification with its submission.

11. Additional Information:

For additional information regarding the services specified in this request for proposal, contact the Director of Procurement, Dr. Elaine Wilson (VIA EUNA/BONFIRE PORTAL), 4580 Cavalier Drive, Macon, Georgia, 31220, Phone 478-779-3526

A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on 10/06/2026 @ 09:00 AM. EST. in the offices of the Distribution Center located at 4580 Cavalier Drive, Macon, Georgia 31220 to provide an opportunity for questions and further discussion of the project. Attendance at this conference is mandatory for those submitting proposals.

12. Cost of Developing Proposals:

All costs related to preparation of the proposal and any related activities are the sole responsibility of the proposer. The District assumes no liability for any costs incurred throughout the entire selection process.

13. Proposal Ownership:

mailto:elaine.wilson@bcsdk12.net mailto:elaine.wilson@bcsdk12.net

All proposals, including attachments, supplementary materials, renderings, sketches, and other information shall, upon submission, become the property of the District and will not be returned to the proposer.

14. Non-Collusion:

The architectural firm guarantees that the proposal submitted is not a product of collusion with any other offeror and no effort has been made to include a false or sham proposal price or to include a false or sham overhead, profit, or cost estimate in its proposal.

15. Utilization of Minority and Small Business Enterprise:

The BCSD encourages the use of small, local, and minority consultants in all projects to the extent such firms are available and qualified to provide the services required.

16. Addenda:

Offerors are notified that they must thoroughly examine proposal documents together with addenda thereto issued prior to the receipt of proposal.

Any addenda issued in writing during the time of solicitation shall be included in the proposal, and each will be incorporated in the subsequent contract. All addenda must be acknowledged with the proposal. Failure to acknowledge addenda may result in the rejection of your firm’s proposal.

If any person or firm contemplates submitting a proposal and is in doubt as to the meaning of any part of the solicitation documents, they may submit a written request to the Director of the Procurement Department for interpretation. Requests must be submitted in writing no less than 72 hours prior to the proposal due date/time and addressed to the Director of

Procurement. Written requests may be submitted via EUNA/BONFIRE PORTAL.

Interpretations of proposal documents will be made by addenda only. The BCSD will not be responsible for any other interpretations or explanations.

17. Detailed Scope of the Project:

Scope of Work for the renovation of Sonny Carter Elementary School Renovations. It is the intent of the BCSD to have a high-performance building with sustainable design. The program development services for this project shall begin immediately upon acceptance of this proposal. Design must be completed by January 29, 2027, and a plan must be submitted, in order for construction to begin by May 21, 2027. Construction must be completed no later than July 21, 2027. The program for the design should include the following:

Scope of Work: Sonny Carter Elementary School

HVAC

• Cooling Tower and components – replace.

• Controls to be upgraded to I-VU system.

Plumbing

• Exterior drains back to building to be scoped.

• Flush Valves – Sloan, manual flush valves, 3.5 gallon flush (GPF)

• Sinks – block sink base in gang restrooms/staff restrooms – confirm measurement of wall carrier for new sink; may need to keep old sink and change faucets; drop-ins with Moen 8848 or Delta 87T105 mechanical metered faucets – replace all.

• Urinals – Sloan w/screens – replace all.

• Toilets – replace all; cap off check valves in wall; American Standard Madera – all flanges to be replaced.

• Place old water fountains/one for one swap

• Demo all soap dispensers, toilet paper dispensers and paper towel dispensers in gang restrooms. If hand dryers already in restroom – one for one swap.

• Add exhaust fans in restrooms.

• Investigate possibility of unisex restroom for guests of the school in lobby/administration area.

Electrical

• Lighting throughout entire school – replace all – center basket type and a replacement for the circular hanging lights in hallways.

• Replace uplighting in Media Center.

• Remove power supply in ceiling of Media Center.

• Remove old fire alarm control panel in Administration area; and any other area as determined.

• Fire alarm control panel to be upgraded to N-16 control panel.

• New Generator – 50 kW

• Main switch gear – replace.

• Gymnasium Lights – replace all.

• Wall pack lights – exterior w/timer

• Add new lights in bus loop canopy.

• Clean gutters.

• Flag Pole Lights – replace.

Carpentry

• Investigate/Redesign of secured vestibule.

• Ensure all exterior windows have 80/20 tint/ballistic film.

• All Fire Extinguisher Cabinet mounting heights need to be raised to meet the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) code.

• Remove/Demo old intercom phones in classrooms.

• Remove/Demo old/not used projectors, screens, and hangers in Media Center.

• Replace fogged window in exit door in 100 hallway.

• Paint the entire building, including the interior and exterior, as well as gables, trim, doors, and related areas. Paint wall heaters in Pre-K/K restrooms. Several interior wall murals are present; the school principal will provide a list of murals that must not be painted over.

• Remove metal box mounted outside Room 129.

• Flooring and cove base – replace all throughout school.

• Flooring in restrooms, kitchen areas, custodial closets, and under all water bottle fillers/water fountains – epoxy.

• New walk-off mats/carpet at all exterior doors.

• Remove all pencil sharpeners and bases throughout building.

• Casework throughout – replace all. Need cubbies for student backpacks, outerwear, etc.

• Install two teacher cabinets in Music Room.

• Replace door kicks.

• Possibly refinish interior doors.

• New Trophy Case in school lobby.

• New sound panels throughout school (hallways, gymnasium).

• New exterior door sweeps throughout school.

• Three additional (total of 4 cabinets) teacher supplies cabinets for art supplies installed in Art Room –

Classroom 121; remove cabinets in hallway next to cafeteria that currently house art supplies.

• Remove metal bracket in corner of Classroom 121

• Ceiling Tiles – replace as needed (white) and paint grids (white); painted ceiling tiles in 100 hallway are to remain – do not replace/remove.

• Install urinal partitions in gang restrooms.

• Replace all stall doors in gang restrooms.

• Replace soap dispensers, toilet tissue dispensers, and sanitary napkin receptacles – supplied by BCSD.

• Replace white boards – 2 in each classroom. Corkboards to be determined.

Grounds

• Consider murals on concrete sidewalks – remove?

• Repair divots and Paint EIFS.

• Concrete sidewalk repair.

• Replace privacy strips (black) in fencing around cooling tower and around dumpster area.

• Pressure wash exterior of building and sidewalks.

• Patch pavement as needed.

• Seal coat and stripe the parking lot.

• Demo canopy and sidewalk in side-rear of building, where portables were located.

Energy Management

• Controls need to be upgraded to the I-VU system.

Kitchen

• Cooler/Freezer – replace.

• Serving Line: 2 steam tables, 2 cold tables, 2 milk boxes, and 2 tray carts with cylinder capacity – replace all.

• Conveyor Dishwasher – replace.

Technology

• Data drops on stage

• Demo/Remove all Hoffman boxes in classrooms.

• Demo/Remove speaker power boxes in classrooms ceilings.

• Demo/Remove electric/low voltage boxes in classrooms ceilings.

• Mini Split HVAC in MDF/IDF-A rooms.

Proposal for Architectural Services

RFP # 27-004 Renovations to Sonny Carter Elementary School

Contact Information:

Name and Address of Architectural Firm:

Contact name, Email address, phone number, fax number:

Fee Information (Sonny Carter Elementary School):

Proposed fee for design phase:

(In the form of a percentage of construction cost)

Proposed fee for construction administration:

(In the form of a percentage of construction cost)

Additional fees or charges (specify):

Additional Services (If so requested by the Owner):

Fees for additional services for the following positions:

Fee/hour

Principal

Project Architect/Engineer

Senior CADD/Drafter

Junior CADD/Drafter

Secretarial/Clerical

Construction Inspector/Construction

Administration

Consultants (specify):

Schedule Information:

Firm’s Experience/References Information:

Attach a detailed schedule indicating how the design team intends to meet the stated design schedule requirements.

Attach a list of projects of similar scope completed by your firm during the past five (5) years.

Team Members/Consultants Experience Information:

Design Approach & Methodology:

(Signature of authorized representative) (Date)

Proposer shall submit proposal through EUNA PROCUREMENT:

Attach a document reflecting your proposed design team including the names of staff and proposed consultants. Identify specific experience each team member has in the design of the various elements of this project.

Provide a quick narrative and/or illustration explaining the design approach that would be utilized for this specific project, making sure to highlight the advantages that this approach will bring to the project.

OFFEROR’S CHECKLIST

PROJECT: Design Services for Sonny Carter Elementary School

PROPOSAL NO.: _________

❑ We have acknowledged receipt of addendum

(addenda):

❑ All information requested has been provided through EUNA.

❑ The proposal has been signed by an authorized principal or authorized official of the firm.

❑ No conditions, restrictions or qualifications have been placed by the company on this proposal that would have the proposal declared non-responsive.

COMPANY NAME

TYPE OR PRINT NAME OF PERSON COMPLETING

CHECKLIST

SIGNATURE OF PERSON COMPLETING CHECKLIST

DATE

COMPANY FEDERAL ID NUMBER

COMPANY E-MAIL ADDRESS

READ AND COMPLETE THIS CHECKLIST BEFORE SUBMITTING THE PROPOSAL