Architectural Services

Spring Creek Charter Academy (SCCA) is seeking comprehensive architectural and engineering services for the design of a new permanent school facility in Bainbridge, Georgia, serving Decatur, Miller, and Seminole counties. The Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits a full-service architectural firm to develop a master plan, design, and construction documents for a new campus capable of housing 650-750 K-12 students. Required services encompass civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and interior design work, with construction expected to begin in spring-summer 2026 and completion targeted for summer 2027. The selection process will involve a detailed scoring system evaluating firm history (15 points), staff experience (20 points), consultant experience (10 points), K-12 and charter school design experience in Georgia (30 points), design schedule (15 points), and fee proposal (10 points). Proposals are due on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, by 2:00 PM, with a mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for Friday, March 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Bidders must have prior experience designing schools in Georgia, with preference given to those with charter school design experience.

The project will be managed by Public-Private Partnership Project Management, Inc. (4PM), and the selected architect will participate in the selection of a Construction Manager at Risk through a separate RFP process. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the RFP emphasizes the importance of local and charter school design experience. The estimated construction budget ranges from $24-$25.5 million, with the architectural firm's compensation based on a percentage of the total project cost. The procurement is specific to Dade County, Georgia, and is limited to architectural firms with demonstrated expertise in educational facility design. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and the project appears to be for a new school facility on an existing 42-acre site. Potential respondents should carefully review the full RFP documentation available on the Spring Creek Charter Academy website under the "Board"/"procurement/bids" section.