RFQ/P for Architectural & Engineering Services

Summit School District is seeking Architectural and Engineering (A/E) Professional Services for its 2024 Bond Program, issuing a Request for Qualifications and Proposal (RFQ/P) to select up to three design firms for comprehensive school improvement projects across multiple sites. The procurement covers a range of projects including a replacement elementary school in Breckenridge, Career and Technical Education improvements at Summit High School, campus renovations, and various maintenance projects at elementary and middle schools. Key deliverables include collaborative design processes, engagement with Design Advisory Groups, and high-performance design standards using a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) delivery method. Proposals are due by August 21, 2024, with interviews scheduled for September 11, 2024, and final candidate selection anticipated on September 13, 2024. Evaluation criteria will focus on team qualifications, project experience, ability to work within budget constraints, and potential local economic impact. Respondents can apply for consideration of all projects, specific project groups, or priority projects, with short-listed firms to be invited to provide detailed fee proposals subsequently.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the district emphasizes local economic impact and will track local expenses throughout the project. The total bond measure is approximately $195 million, providing a substantial budget range for the selected architectural and engineering firms. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and the procurement appears open to qualified professional service providers with demonstrated experience in educational facility design and renovation. The district will use separate procurement processes for additional professional services, including potential housing projects. Firms will be required to demonstrate comprehensive professional capabilities, including appropriate professional liability insurance. The selection process will be comprehensive, considering both technical qualifications and potential cost structures, with the ultimate goal of supporting a multi-faceted school improvement program that addresses various educational infrastructure needs across the district.