Dutchess County is seeking on-call professional architectural services through a Request for Proposals (RFP-DCP-35-25) to support various county projects including minor new construction, reconstruction, retrofit, repair, and maintenance design. The county intends to retain one or multiple qualified architectural firms with expertise in providing comprehensive professional services such as preliminary design, design sketches, construction documents, bid documents, construction management, professional consultation, and presentation documents. Proposals are due on October 1, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with an initial two-year contract term and potential extensions for up to three additional one-year periods. The procurement will utilize the BidNet Direct electronic bidding platform, requiring vendors to submit seven specific PDF documents including a proposal submission checklist, technical proposal, cost proposal, and other required forms. Work assignments will be task-specific, with individual project fees up to $150,000, and pricing determined for each assignment through scopes of services, schedules, and costs that require county review and authorization before commencing work. The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Dutchess County may award multiple contracts based on firms' experience and areas of expertise, with no guaranteed volume of work. The contract will be an on-call services agreement, meaning actual project assignments will be contingent upon county needs and budgetary considerations. While no specific budget range is listed, the RFP indicates project fees will be limited to $150,000 per assignment. Vendors must comply with the electronic submission requirements, including using compatible web browsers (Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox), enabling JavaScript and browser cookies, and adhering to a maximum file upload size of 2 GB. Technical support for the bidding process is available through the Empire State Purchasing Group, with vendor support accessible Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.
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BidNet Electronic Bid Submission Guide.pdf | 592KB | 9/2/25 | ||
35-25 BidNet Electronic Proposal Submittal Procedures - FINAL.pdf | 169KB | 9/2/25 | ||
35-25 Specs - FINAL.pdf | 648KB | 9/2/25 |