RFQ 25-004 Early Childhood Learning Center Design Consultant Services

The City Schools of Decatur (CSD) in Georgia is seeking to engage the services of a Design Consultant Firm to begin implementing the design of a new Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) facility. The project involves the development of a approximately 40,000 SF ECLC located in Decatur within Dekalb County, with a construction cost range of $15-$20 million. CSD is soliciting qualification submittals for design services, cost and schedule management, community interaction, and full contract administration. Qualified firms must submit sealed qualifications by October 25, 2024, and CSD anticipates awarding the contract on November 12, 2024. The evaluation criteria include the qualifications and experience of the project team, the firm's qualifications and experience with similar K-12 clients, and references for the firm's past work. The maximum allowable fee for the Design Consultant is 6% of the Maximum Allowable Construction Cost, with hourly rates provided for various personnel.

The solicitation and resulting contract are specific to CSD and Dekalb County, Georgia. The Notice of Award indicates that Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) has been identified as the successful awarded vendor. No pricing terms, set-asides, incumbents, funding requirements or sources are provided in the available documentation. The initial contract period is to be determined, with no options to renew the contract.