Design-Build Services for Hendley ES Modernization

The District of Columbia Department of General Services is requesting design-build proposals for the modernization of Hendley Elementary School, located at 425 Chesapeake Street SE, Washington, DC, with proposals due October 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a pre-proposal conference and site visit scheduled for October 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM. The contract will be cost-plus fixed fee with a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) structure, and participation of Local, Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (LSDBEs) is required as specified in the RFP.

The scope encompasses full design and construction services for an approximately 79,575 square-foot school facility, including renovation of existing structures and new construction to meet District of Columbia Public Schools educational specifications. The project includes all outdoor play and educational areas, a turf field (minimum U-8 size), parking and loading facilities, site fencing, and replacement of existing exterior site amenities in kind unless otherwise determined through community engagement.

The design-builder must achieve LEED for Schools Gold certification and net zero energy standards per the Greener Government Building Amendment Act of 2022, with an energy use intensity ceiling of 22 units or less. The budget is $76.6 million allocated across design, construction, public art, inspections, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), distributed as approximately 2% in FY 2027, 7% in FY 2028, 50% in FY 2029, and 41% in FY 2030. Specific allowances include $800,000 for permits, $500,000 for public art through DGS's Percent for Art Program, $400,000 for utilities, and $300,000 for exploratory and existing building investigation work.

Substantial completion is due July 15, 2030; final completion January 17, 2031; and administrative completion December 12, 2031. In GMP savings, the District receives 70% and the design-builder receives 30%, capped at $990,000 to the design-builder. Liquidated damages are $2,500 per day for delays beyond substantial completion. Questions are due October 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Award is anticipated December 15, 2026, with Notice to Proceed expected January 15, 2027.