RFQ: space needs study/natick fire (preliminary only - no project in pipeline). Avail. 8/27/25.

The Town of Natick, Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County, is seeking designer services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an existing conditions study of Fire Station 2. This procurement is specifically focused on obtaining a preliminary space needs assessment, with no current project pipeline. The RFQ will be available beginning August 27, 2025, and interested parties must request documents via email to the Procurement Office during regular business hours (8-4 Monday-Thursday, 8-12 Noon Friday). Sealed responses will be accepted until 9:00 A.M. local time on September 25, 2025, and must be submitted to the Procurement Office at 75 West Street, Natick, MA. The primary deliverable will be a comprehensive existing conditions assessment of Fire Station 2, with the town reserving the right to award the contract to the most qualified responsive and responsible responder who fully complies with submission requirements. The evaluation will be conducted pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 7C, with the town maintaining discretion to waive informalities or reject any portion of the submissions.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, with the opportunity seemingly open to qualified design professionals or firms. The project budget is established at $50,000, with the total contract fee not to exceed this amount and the final award subject to negotiation and town meeting appropriation. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and no existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the available documentation. The Town of Natick explicitly notes that no project feasibility study currently exists, indicating this is an initial assessment phase for Fire Station 2. The procurement maintains significant flexibility, with the town reserving the right to award one or more contracts and to make decisions in the best interest of the municipality. Respondents should carefully review all submission requirements and be prepared to provide comprehensive qualifications demonstrating their capability to conduct a thorough existing conditions assessment.