Architectural and Engineering Services

The City of Charlottesville Public Works - Capital Development Department is requesting proposals for one or more term contracts to provide architectural and engineering design services, with proposals due August 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via the City's OpenGov portal.

The scope includes professional design and consulting services across architectural and engineering, planning, interior design, landscape architecture, and construction administration for project types including school facilities, commercial and office buildings, parks and recreation facilities, fire stations, libraries, courts, and public infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and utility systems. The City will make awards to qualified discipline-specific firms and reserves the right to establish multiple contracts from this solicitation.

The initial contract term runs one year from ratification, with options to renew for up to three additional one-year terms by written agreement of both parties. Pricing will be negotiated on a per-project basis through individual discussions and formal negotiations with ranked offerors. The City encourages participation of small businesses, women-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and employment services organizations through partnerships, joint ventures, and subcontracts; offerors must describe planned use of such firms.

All responding firms must provide evidence of Virginia licensure for professional staff and current professional liability insurance of at least $1 million. Evaluation will emphasize professional competence through competitive negotiations with at least two offerors. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time with 30 days' advance written notice. No pre-proposal conference or site visit is scheduled. No incumbent is identified.