Design Services – Fire Station 1 Replacement , RFP 2024-01

Mathews County, Virginia is seeking design services for a new Fire Station 1 Replacement through Request for Proposal (RFP) 2024-01, targeting architectural and engineering firms to provide comprehensive design and related services. The project requires professional services including conceptual design, design development, construction documents, bidding and award assistance, and construction administration for a new fire station located at 38 Moger's Corner Road. Key deliverables include a conceptual design due by May 31, 2024, and design development phase completion by December 31, 2024. The evaluation criteria will focus on firm qualifications, experience with fire station design, key personnel qualifications, project management capabilities, and proposed project schedule. Proposals are due on February 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM, with an anticipated contract award on March 21, 2024, and a notice to proceed scheduled for April 1, 2024. Technical proposals will be evaluated separately from pricing information, and the County reserves the right to negotiate with the selected firm and award a fixed-price contract based on the most advantageous proposal.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises or restricted organizational types. No incumbent vendor is identified in the procurement documents. The County intends to award a fixed-price contract to the most qualified firm, though specific budget ranges or total project value are not explicitly disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement is being funded directly by Mathews County, with no indication of additional external funding sources. Respondents will be expected to demonstrate significant expertise in fire station design, with a focus on comprehensive design services that meet the County's specific project requirements and timeline. While precise budget constraints are not outlined, firms should prepare comprehensive proposals that balance technical excellence with cost-effectiveness for this fire station replacement project.