Comprehensive Engineering and Incidental Architectural Services

Montgomery County, Maryland is seeking comprehensive engineering and incidental architectural services through Request for Proposals (RFP) #1178409, targeting local small businesses registered with the County's Local Small Business Reserve Program (LSBRP). The county intends to award contracts to three qualified consultants who will provide end-to-end services for small county projects and facilities, including planning, design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration. Specific project parameters include an engineering services fee not exceeding $400,000 and a total construction cost not exceeding $4,000,000. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM on October 31, 2025, with an optional pre-submission conference scheduled for October 9, 2025. The evaluation process will utilize a comprehensive point-based system considering factors such as MFD (Minority, Female, Disabled) participation, key personnel qualifications, project experience, design approach, and hourly rates. A Qualification and Selection Committee will review and rank proposals, with interviews conducted for top-scoring offerors.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for local small businesses registered with the LSBRP, with specific eligibility criteria based on location, ownership, number of employees, and annual revenue. Additional preferences include a Veteran Business Preference Program that may provide an extra 5% in evaluation points for certified veteran-owned businesses. The contract term is three years, with potential for two one-year renewals, and task orders will be issued on an as-needed basis contingent upon county council fund appropriation. The solicitation is subject to the County's Wage Requirements Law and includes provisions for local business participation. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract will integrate with existing county infrastructure and project management systems. Although a precise budget is not specified, the per-project engineering services fee cap is set at $400,000, with total construction costs limited to $4,000,000 per project, suggesting a substantial potential contract value for selected consultants.