Request for Proposal for Office Space Design and Consulting Services

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is seeking professional office space design and consulting services to support its relocation to a new leased space at 2352 S. Park St., Suite 310, in Madison, Wisconsin. The procurement involves comprehensive workspace design services for approximately 12,638 rentable square feet, including schematic design, floor plan development, coordination with project parties, and construction document preparation. Required deliverables include detailed floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, and optional furniture selection assistance. Proposers must have a minimum of ten years of experience in similar design and consulting services and submit a fixed-cost proposal on a not-to-exceed basis, with detailed estimated hours and billing rates by team member level. The RFP was issued on August 26, 2022, with critical deadlines including a September 2, 2022 question submission deadline and a September 13, 2022 proposal due date at 4:00 p.m. CT. Proposal evaluation will focus on the ability to meet the scope of work and cost considerations, with WEDC reserving the right to negotiate with multiple vendors and reject any proposals.

WEDC demonstrates a preference for locally owned proposers or businesses with a brick-and-mortar location in Wisconsin, particularly those with a diverse workforce. The contract term is set for up to 15 months, with a targeted architectural and MEP design completion by November 15, 2022, tenant buildout beginning February 1, 2023, and a move-in target date of June 15, 2023. Successful proposers must maintain adequate liability insurance, comply with Wisconsin's nondiscrimination requirements, execute a confidentiality agreement, and disclose any potential conflicts of interest. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, proposers will need to submit comprehensive cost proposals that detail their expected expenses and service rates. The contract includes specific compliance requirements, such as retaining all contract records for three years following final payment and adhering to the state's procurement guidelines. The target award date is September 20, 2022, with potential contract extension possibilities through July 31, 2023.