New PreK to 5 Elementary School

The Town of Madison and the Madison Board of Education are soliciting comprehensive owner's representative and project management services for the design and construction of a new PreK-5 Elementary School located on a vacant parcel on Mungertown Road in Madison, Connecticut. The procurement is a Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQA) seeking firms with extensive experience in elementary school design and construction, specifically targeting providers with expertise in PreK through grade 5 facilities, LEED certified buildings, and schools located in Connecticut. Interested firms must demonstrate substantial experience working with the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services Office of School Construction Grants and Review. The solicitation was released on February 23, 2022, with responses due by March 25, 2022, at 2:00 PM EDT. Potential respondents are required to submit comprehensive qualification statements that highlight their specific experience in school construction, project management, and familiarity with state educational facility construction processes. The primary contact for questions and submissions is William H. McMinn, Director of Facilities, who can be reached at 203-245-6470.

The RFQA does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation package includes multiple supporting documents such as the main RFQ/RFP, three addenda, and two appendices, which provide additional details about the project requirements and submission guidelines. While the estimated total value of the project is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the services requested suggests a significant investment in the new elementary school construction project. The documentation emphasizes the importance of extensive experience in school design, construction management, and compliance with state educational facility guidelines. Potential respondents will likely be evaluated based on their demonstrated expertise, past project success, understanding of LEED certification requirements, and familiarity with Connecticut's school construction review processes.