A/E Services for New Courthouse and Feasibilty Study

Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors is requesting proposals from qualified A/E firms for professional services encompassing a feasibility study, siting and schematic design, and preliminary engineering for a new courts facility, with proposals due June 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The three-phase scope spans Phase I, a facility and space needs assessment for the County's Courts system; Phase II, siting, schematic design, and preliminary engineering for a new courts facility; and Phase III, evaluation of options for repurposing and renovating the existing courthouse for non-courts occupants. Services include building evaluation, space programming, security system design, and ADA compliance review. The selected firm must obtain all necessary permits and licenses and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws. All documents, materials, and reports prepared become the property of the County. Professional liability insurance requirements are $2 million per occurrence and $6 million in the aggregate for architects.

Proposals will be evaluated on prior experience with similar projects (20 points), expertise and qualifications of project personnel and subconsultants (25 points), demonstrated understanding of project needs and approach (20 points), understanding of project timeline and availability (15 points), clarity and completeness of response (10 points), and innovation and creativity (10 points). Evaluation criteria total 100 possible points.

Written questions are due June 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with responses posted by June 9, 2026. Sealed proposals must be received at the Pittsylvania County Purchasing Department, One Center Street, Chatham, Virginia 24531. Offerors may submit proposals electronically through Virginia's eVA procurement marketplace or provide paper copies. Proposals remain irrevocable for ninety days following the RFP closing date. The RFP does not specify a contract value or funding source. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and cancel any resulting contract with sixty days' written notice.