213-Architectural and Engineering Services

The Montgomery County Board of Education is seeking Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Services for ten public-school campuses serving approximately 3,700 students. The procurement involves comprehensive design services for facilities totaling roughly 1 million square feet across 100 acres, with buildings ranging from recently constructed 310,000 sq. ft structures to pre-1960 buildings of 10,000 sq. ft. Key project objectives include capital replacement, structural repairs, roof replacements, mechanical system upgrades, roadway and parking reconfigurations, and potential campus-wide renovations. Proposing firms must submit four hard-copy sets not exceeding 25 pages, including team composition, member flow charts, project references, and evidence of experience with commissioning and energy certifications. The proposal deadline is 3:00 PM on September 15, 2025, with final A/E Design Team selection expected in October 2025. The selection process will be qualification-based, following North Carolina General Statutes, and emphasizes teams capable of integrating complex design elements like traffic configuration, civil and stormwater design, life cycle cost analysis, and building designs supporting modern educational needs.

The procurement appears open to all qualified architectural and engineering firms without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The Board reserves the right to not use the appointed A/E team and may retain alternative architectural or engineering services for specific projects. Potential environmental certifications may include LEED, CHIPS, and Energy Star, indicating a preference for sustainable design approaches. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the scope suggests a substantial investment across multiple facility improvements. The project encompasses diverse design challenges, from modernizing older infrastructure to potentially designing new educational spaces that meet contemporary learning environment standards. The solicitation indicates a comprehensive approach to facilities management, suggesting the potential for long-term, multi-phase engagement with the selected architectural and engineering team.