RFP 2026-01 A&E Design Services Fire-Rescue Station 7 West Creek

Goochland County, Virginia is soliciting proposals through RFP 2026-01 for comprehensive architectural and engineering (A&E) design services for Fire-Rescue Station 7 at West Creek. The county seeks a licensed A&E firm to design a new fire station on a five-acre site capable of accommodating 18 career staff and approximately 20 volunteer members. Required services include developing design plans from conceptual to final stages, preparing cost estimates, obtaining permits, creating construction drawings and specifications, assisting with the bidding process, and providing construction administration services. The proposed facility will include at least three drive-through apparatus bays, living quarters, offices, an exercise room, EMS storage, and administrative spaces, with a preference for incorporating recommended LEED elements without seeking full certification. Offerors must demonstrate professional experience in fire station design, specifically in Virginia, and demonstrate ability to complete projects on time and within budget. Proposal questions are due by September 23, 2025, with final proposals due on October 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. The county anticipates awarding the contract to the selected firm on December 2, 2025, through the Board of Supervisors.

The county strongly encourages participation from minority-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, small, women-owned, and local Goochland businesses. Proposals will be evaluated using a 100-point scoring system that assesses overall proposal strength, methodology, experience, and staffing. While no specific project budget is explicitly stated, the draft contract includes provisions for compensation on either a lump-sum or cost-plus not-to-exceed basis, with monthly invoicing and a 30-day payment timeline. The selected firm will be required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, and workers' compensation. Environmental considerations have been addressed through a Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination from the US Army Corps of Engineers, which identified potential wetland and aquatic resources on the project site that may require additional permitting. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment has been completed, concluding that the site is suitable for development with no further environmental investigation required.