Request for Qualifications for A/E Design Services

Rusk County, Wisconsin is seeking architectural and engineering (A/E) design services for a new highway storage garage project located at the county's existing highway facility in Ladysmith. The procurement is structured as a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) soliciting professional services to plan and design a 24,000 square foot facility that will include heated parking for plow trucks, pickup trucks, and excavators, as well as a vehicle/equipment wash bay. Key deliverables include preliminary design, detailed design, and construction administration services. The RFQ requires respondents to provide comprehensive information about their organization's qualifications, relevant project experience, key personnel, design process, and value-added services. Critical dates include an RFQ issue date of October 30, 2024, with responses due by December 4, 2024, site visits to be completed by November 27, 2024, and selected firms to be notified on December 18, 2024. The initial design is expected to be completed by February 2025, with final design approval anticipated in March 2025 and construction planned to commence in late summer or early fall 2025. Evaluation will likely focus on the firm's demonstrated experience, proposed approach, personnel qualifications, and understanding of the project's specific requirements.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, such as disadvantaged business enterprises or local vendor preferences. The estimated project budget appears to be approximately $7 million for the 24,000 square foot facility, with respondents required to submit a comprehensive fee schedule. Rusk County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and finalists will be invited to present and interview with the Ad Hoc Construction Committee. While no incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, the project will be constructed at the existing county highway department campus, suggesting potential integration considerations with current infrastructure. The county seeks a design partner capable of delivering a comprehensive solution that meets the functional requirements of a modern highway storage and maintenance facility, with a focus on creating an efficient and adaptable space for county transportation and maintenance operations.