Professional Services District Facilities Assessments

Midland Public Schools (MPS) in Michigan is seeking professional services from Architectural/Engineering (A/E) and Construction Management (CM) firms to conduct comprehensive district-wide facilities assessments and pre-bond planning. The procurement targets a detailed evaluation of twelve learning facilities encompassing over 1.5 million square feet of space, following an unsuccessful $285 million bond proposal in May 2025. Key deliverables include a master facilities plan, comprehensive infrastructure assessment, cost estimating, and feasibility analysis covering architectural infrastructure, roofing, pavement conditions, playgrounds, electrical and mechanical systems, security, technology infrastructure, and programmatic needs. The RFP was issued on 09/03/2025, with proposals due on 09/23/2025, potential interviews scheduled for 10/20/2025, and project commencement planned for 11/01/2025. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on the firm's expertise, proposed methodology, understanding of district needs, and capacity to support potential future bond election planning as early as November 2026. The district serves over 7,400 students and operates with an annual general fund budget of approximately $100 million, seeking sustainable solutions to modernize educational facilities.

While the RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, the document indicates flexibility in firm selection, potentially allowing for individual or partnership submissions. The district may choose to work with multiple firms to achieve comprehensive assessment goals. No incumbent vendors are directly mentioned in the provided documentation. The project scope suggests potential integration with existing district infrastructure and technology systems across twelve learning facilities. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the previous unsuccessful bond proposal of $285 million and the district's $100 million annual budget provide context for the potential scale of future infrastructure investments. The selected firm(s) will be expected to provide a prioritized assessment of infrastructure and programming needs, with the ultimate goal of developing a strategic approach to facility modernization and potential future bond election support.