Architectural Services SOQ

St. Clair County is seeking architectural consulting services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for various county projects over the next three to five years. The county aims to pre-qualify three to five firms to provide comprehensive architectural services, including feasibility studies, space needs assessments, project scoping, budget estimating, permit applications, construction plans, specifications, bid document preparation, bid analysis, contract payment reviews, and grant contract management. Interested firms must submit a comprehensive qualification package electronically to MITN by July 31, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with required documentation including a cover letter, firm introduction, project experience, staff credentials, project descriptions, and staff resumes. Potential bidders are encouraged to review the St. Clair County website and Capital Improvement Plan to understand the county's needs. Questions about the RFQ must be submitted via email to the Purchasing Coordinator by July 16, 2025, with responses to be posted as an addendum by July 21, 2025. The county reserves the right to reject any or all qualification packages, indicating a competitive and selective procurement process.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While the document provides a framework for architectural services, it does not disclose specific budget ranges or potential contract values. The procurement appears open to qualified architectural firms with demonstrated experience in public sector project consulting. The scope suggests potential projects could be funded through direct appropriations and grants, indicating variability in project funding and potential contract values. The three to five-year potential engagement provides an opportunity for selected firms to establish a long-term consulting relationship with St. Clair County, with the possibility of multiple project assignments throughout the contract period. The county's approach suggests a desire for a pool of pre-qualified consultants who can respond to various infrastructure and facility needs as they arise.