RFS for Designer Services Comm Buys Attachement - EES.pdf

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Qualified Designer Services
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BD-25-1943-MERSD-MERSD-117405
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Essex County, Massachusetts

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The Manchester Essex Regional School District is seeking local designer services for the Essex Elementary School Project through a Request for Services (RFS) issued by the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). The project involves selecting a qualified designer to provide comprehensive design services during the Feasibility and Schematic Design phases for a potential school construction project at 12 Story St, Essex, MA. A voluntary informational meeting and site inspection is scheduled for June 18th, 2025 at 2 pm, with proposals due on July 2nd, 2025 by 1:00 pm at Dore and Whittier Management Partners in Newburyport, MA. The design team will need to provide expertise across multiple disciplines, including architecture, engineering, programming, consulting, and specialized technical services.

The estimated total construction costs range from $50 million to $55 million, with the final scope yet to be determined (renovation, addition-renovation, or new building). The project will be executed through the MSBA's Designer Selection Procedures, with the designer's fee to be negotiated for basic services through the Schematic Design phase. The resulting contract may be amended to include continued design services through construction documents, bidding, award, and project closeout. All questions regarding the RFS should be directed to Jacob Greco, D+W Assistant Project Manager, by email, with questions accepted until June 25th, 2025 at 1:00 pm. The Owner and Designer Selection Panel reserve the right to reject any proposals and award the contract in the best interest of the Owner.

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Essex Elementary School Local Designer services advertisement: (“EES Designer”) The Manchester Essex Regional School District (the “Owner”) is seeking the services of a qualified “Designer” as defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 7C §§ 44-57 and as further defined by provisions stated in the Request for Services To provide design services during the Feasibility & Schematic Design phases for the Essex Elementary School Project. (the “Proposed Project”), located at 12 Story St, Essex, MA 01929 . The selection of a Designer will be made by the Designer Selection Panel for the Massachusetts School Building Authority (the “MSBA”) in accordance with the MSBA’s Designer Selection Procedures. The Designer’s fee will be negotiated for the basic services of Feasibility Study through the Schematic Design phase. In evaluating proposals, the Owner and Designer Selection Panel will consider the members of the proposed design team. The list of the consultants required are Architecture, Educational Programming, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Structural Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, HVAC Engineering, Electrical/Lighting, Data/Communications, Environmental Permitting, Geotechnical Engineering, Geoenvironmental Engineering, Geothermal, Hazardous Materials, Cost Estimating, Kitchen/Food Service Consultant, Acoustical Consultant, Specifications Consultant, Library/Media, Technology Consultant/Audio Visual Consultant, Sustainable/Green Design/Renewable Energy Consultant, Code Consultant, Accessibility Consultant, Traffic Consultant Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Consultant, Site Surveying, Security Consultant. The resulting contract between the District and the Designer may be amended to include continued Designer Services through design development, construction documents, bid and award, construction and final closeout of a major building project. The District has not yet been determined whether it will be a renovation, add-reno, or new building.

The estimated total construction costs of the Proposed Project may range from $50 million to $55 million depending upon the solution agreed upon by the Owner and the MSBA Board of Directors.

A voluntary, informational meeting and site inspection will be conducted on June 18th, 2025 at 2 pm, at the Essex Elementary School, 12 Story St, Essex, MA 01929 .

The complete RFS may be obtained on June 6, 2025, electronically by visiting the following link.

https://www.doreandwhittier.com/manchester-essex-essex-elementary-school-designer-request-for-services/

Proposals will be received at Dore and Whittier Management Partners site located at 260 Merrimac Street - Building 7, Newburyport, MA 01950 on July 2, 2025 by 1:00 pm. Late proposals will be rejected.

All questions regarding the RFS should be directed to Jacob Greco, D+W Assistant Project Manager by email to: jgreco@doreandwhittier.com. Questions will be accepted until June 25, 2025 at 1:00 pm.

Owner and the Designer Selection Panel, reserve the right to reject any and all responses in full or in part, to waive minor informalities, and to award the contract in the best interest of Owner.

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