RFSQ-Architectural Services for an HVAC Upgrade Orchard Elementary School

Alpine School District is seeking an architectural firm to provide design and related professional services for an HVAC upgrade at Orchard Elementary School in Orem, Utah. This Request for Statements of Qualifications (RFSQ) is being conducted under Utah Procurement Code 63G-6a Part 15 for Design Professional Service Providers and Consultants. The procurement aims to select a vendor through a qualification-based selection process, with the highest-ranked firm to be invited to negotiate a contract. Interested architectural firms must submit comprehensive statements of qualifications without including pricing information. The proposal submission deadline is September 4, 2025, with the opportunity posted on August 25, 2025. Vendors will be evaluated based on their professional capabilities, experience with similar HVAC upgrade projects, technical expertise, and overall qualifications specific to school facility improvements.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified architectural firms without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions. Vendors must carefully review and complete required documentation, including the Confidentiality Claim Form and Schedule A Certification of Proposal Form included in the attachments. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract will be negotiated based on fair and reasonable compensation determined through discussions with the top-ranked vendor. If negotiations with the highest-ranked firm are unsuccessful, Alpine School District reserves the right to enter negotiations with the next highest-ranked vendor. The project involves upgrading HVAC systems at Orchard Elementary, suggesting a focused scope of work that requires specialized architectural and engineering expertise in school facility infrastructure improvements.