Architectural Services

San Carlos School District is requesting qualifications from architectural firms to provide planning, programming, and design services for projects under the District's Measure H Bond Program, future bond programs, and other facilities improvement initiatives, with Submittals due November 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Respondents must demonstrate relevant experience on a minimum of five TK-8 educational projects completed within the past ten years and must certify compliance with California business licensing requirements, absence of conflicts of interest, and absence of ethics violations. Selected firms will provide comprehensive architectural services through design and construction phases, including budget preparation and coordination with District staff, consultants, school and community organizations, and administrators. The District serves approximately 3,048 students across eight schools: four elementary, two upper elementary, and two middle schools located in San Mateo County and San Francisco.

Submittals must be submitted electronically as a single PDF not exceeding twenty-four single-sided pages, excluding covers and appendices, and must include cover letter, business information, relevant qualifications, project experience, proposed team, litigation history, and fee information. No formal pricing structure is mandated; respondents must provide detailed fee information including hourly billing rates by position, staffing plans, and reimbursable schedules to facilitate evaluation and negotiation.

Written questions are due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The District will issue addenda by November 4, 2026. A shortlist of qualified applicants will be released the week of November 16, 2026, with interviews to follow that same week. Board approval of selected respondents is anticipated by December 10, 2026. The District reserves the right to reject any or all Submittals, negotiate terms with one or more respondents, maintain a pool of qualified firms for future consideration, and make all selection decisions in its sole discretion. Submissions should be directed to Jennifer Gaboury, Chief Operations Officer.