Design - Architectural Services Vernon BOE - RHS ASTE Mechanics Lab

Vernon Board of Education is requesting qualifications and proposals for architectural services to support renovation of the Rockville High School ASTE Program Mechanics Lab at 70 Loveland Hill Road, Vernon, Connecticut (RFQ/RFP), with proposals due July 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and a mandatory site walkthrough on June 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. — failure to attend results in disqualification. MBEs, WBEs, and SBEs are encouraged to apply.

The scope encompasses schematic design, design development, construction documents, cost estimating, procurement, construction administration, and closeout services. The selected architect will be retained for approximately 14 months or until project completion. Construction is anticipated during the second semester of the 2026–27 school year and summer 2027, targeting occupancy by late August 2027, with a construction duration of 9–10 months.

Qualifications criteria include valid Connecticut licensure, successful experience on school renovation projects within the past ten years, demonstrated performance on schedule and budget, qualified project team staff, contract oversight capability, and acceptable history regarding claims and disputes. The project is partially funded by the State of Connecticut Department of Education, and the selected firm must comply with all municipal, state, and federal affirmative action and equal employment opportunity practices.

The fee proposal must include lump sum fees for each phase of basic services with all expenses included; no reimbursement of project expenses by the Town of Vernon. Additional services beyond the basic scope will be compensated based on hourly rates for proposed staff. Proposers must submit separate sealed envelopes containing two physical copies and one electronic copy on a thumb drive for both the RFQ and RFP components. Delivery is in person or by mail to 30 Park Street, PO Box 600, Vernon, CT 06066; emailed, faxed, or late submissions are rejected. Questions are due June 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with responses provided by addendum by June 25, 2026. Contact Natalia Hudson at 860-896-4659 or nhudson@vernon-ct.gov for inquiries.