Publick Playhouse Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Service

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is requesting proposals for architectural and engineering services to restore and design the Publick Playhouse in Hyattsville, Maryland under RFP P47-107, with proposals due October 9, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. and a pre-proposal meeting on September 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the site. MFD subcontracting participation at 20% is required.

The scope spans two contract steps: Step A includes project initiation, schematic design, and design development through 35% construction drawings; Step B includes 65% through 100% construction documents, final permits, bid documents, limited bidding assistance, and limited construction administration. The project covers a projected 500 calendar days from Notice to Proceed through final permits and bid documents, with construction support estimated at an additional 270 days.

Minimum qualifications include Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation registration in good standing, successful completion of three historic facility projects within the last ten years, and experience with at least two performance, theater, assembly, or cultural facilities with specialized acoustic, audio-visual, or lighting systems within the last ten years. Key personnel must include a Project Executive, Project Manager (minimum 5 years experience with 2 historic projects), Architectural Principal (7+ years), Architectural Project Manager (5+ years, licensed), Engineering Principal (10+ years), Engineering Project Manager (5+ years, licensed), Cultural Resource Manager (10+ years, licensed), and Audio/Visual Specialist (10+ years, licensed).

The total design budget is $43 million. Payment occurs in five phases: 20% upon completion of Step A, 30% upon 65% construction documents, 40% upon 90–100% construction documents and final permits, 5% upon bidding assistance completion, and 5% upon limited construction administration completion. Professional liability insurance with $250,000 combined single limits is required.

Evaluation criteria are demonstrated performance (30 points), key personnel qualifications (35 points), design methodology (25 points), and price (10 points). A minimum technical score of 75 points is required to advance to price proposal evaluation. The deadline for technical questions is September 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. RSVP for the pre-proposal meeting is required by August 31, 2026. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the OpenGov Procurement portal.