Design Professional Services for STEM Academy Project

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) is requesting sealed proposals for design professional services for a new STEM Academy facility in Chatham County, Georgia, with proposals due October 22, 2026.

The solicitation seeks qualified design firms to provide comprehensive design services for the STEM Academy project. Proposing firms must certify compliance with e-Verify employment verification requirements under Georgia law, debarment eligibility, and federal lobbying disclosure obligations as part of the proposal package submission. These certifications are mandatory conditions of eligibility.

The RFP document (5-RFP-C27-06-Design-Prof-STEM-Academy-Solicitation-Document-9-16-26-CA.pdf) contains detailed specifications on proposal submission requirements, evaluation criteria, contractual terms, project scope, compensation structure, and contract administration. The sample contract template establishes the framework for professional services, including provisions for project management, coordination with SCCPSS, insurance requirements, indemnification, and intellectual property rights.

Key proposal documents include the Offeror Information Form (requiring firm qualifications and project understanding), Debarment Affidavit, E-Verify Affidavit, and Lobbying Disclosure Form. All documents were posted September 20, 2026. Interested firms should review the complete RFP package to determine evaluation criteria, selection timeline, site-visit or pre-proposal conference scheduling, and any applicable set-asides or preferences. The contract template and supporting forms provide the baseline requirements and administrative framework governing the selected design professional's relationship with SCCPSS.