RFQ: Design/Build Services Elevator Cab Modernizations at Various Facilities

DeKalb County School District, Georgia is requesting qualifications for Design/Build services to modernize elevator cabs at thirteen school facilities, with statements of qualifications due November 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST, a mandatory virtual pre-submittal conference on October 20 at 10:00 a.m. EST, and a mandatory site visit on October 21.

The scope encompasses complete design and construction of elevator cab modernizations at Cedar Grove High School, Champion Theme Middle School, Columbia Elementary School, Rockbridge Elementary School, Dunwoody High School, Lithonia High School, Martin Luther King Junior High School, Montgomery Elementary School, Rock Chapel Elementary School, Shadow Rock Elementary School, Snapfinger Elementary School, Southwest DeKalb High School, and Woodward Elementary School. Work includes replacement of control systems, door operators, hydraulic power units, signalization fixtures, hoistway equipment, and electrical components to meet current code standards and DCSD Design Guidelines. The Design Builder is responsible for all professional services during pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases, including permitting, cost management, code compliance, and maintaining school operations.

The estimated construction budget is not to exceed $6.8 million. The initial award agreement will be issued for $10,000 per school, with the Guaranteed Maximum Price submitted at a later date per the standard Design/Build contract form. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is March 2027, with Substantial Completion by July 2028.

Firms must demonstrate a minimum of five years in continuous business, maintain current Georgia professional registration as a general contractor, and possess bonding capacity for $6.8 million with evidence of financial strength through audited financial statements. Selection criteria weight Successful Related Building Experience (30 points), Proposed Project Staff and Functions (25 points), Project Approach (20 points), Current Workload (10 points), and Equitable Distribution of work to the firm (up to 15 points). Interview evaluation adds Overall Approach and Methodology (35 points), Project Team (25 points), Cost Control (20 points), and Project Scheduling (20 points). Up to five firms will be shortlisted after group review and interviewed before Board approval anticipated for February 2027.