23CSG194M; NHS Tennis Court Design

The Town of Needham Department of Public Works has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a project to design improvements or a full renovation of the existing tennis courts at Needham High School. The selected consultant will be responsible for analyzing the existing conditions, developing conceptual designs, completing schematic design, conducting public engagement, finalizing design development, and providing bidding assistance. The project timeline is from March 2023 to October 2023. Qualified consulting firms must submit their qualifications by 1:00pm on February 16, 2023, and a pre-proposal meeting will be held on February 7, 2023 at Needham High School. Interviews with finalists are tentatively scheduled for March 1, 2023. The selected consultant will negotiate a fee not to exceed $50,000 for the design services.

The Town has set combined Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals of 17.9% for this design contract. Proposals must include the required forms and attachments, and the successful consultant will be required to enter into the Town's standard consulting contract. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range for this project has been set at a maximum of $50,000.