Teacher MS and Central Office Architectual Design

The City of Norwich, Connecticut, through its School Building Committee, is issuing a Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P) for architectural design services to support two major projects: the design of a new Teachers' Memorial Middle School and the renovation of Samuel Huntington Elementary School into a central office facility. The selected architectural firm must provide comprehensive design services across multiple phases, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding assistance, and construction administration. The new middle school will serve 425 students with approximately 71,972 square feet of building area, while the central office project involves converting an existing elementary school. Key qualifications required include extensive experience in K-12 educational facility design, demonstrated familiarity with Connecticut's School Construction Grant process, and capability to meet Connecticut High Performance School Standards comparable to LEED Silver certification. The designs must incorporate sustainable practices, including energy efficiency measures and potential solar panel installation. The RFQ/P was posted on September 10, 2025, with proposals due by October 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM; a non-mandatory walk-through is scheduled for September 16, 2025, at 3:30 PM, and interviews with shortlisted firms are planned for October 13-17, 2025. Evaluation will assess the firm's qualifications, relevant experience, understanding of project requirements, and design approach.

The RFQ/P does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The middle school project carries a construction budget of $58,019,104, with an additional $1,775,000 for furnishings, fixtures, and equipment, while the central office project has a construction budget of $14,440,045 with $275,000 for furnishings. These projects are part of a larger $385 million School Construction Program approved by voters in 2022, designed to address facility conditions, educational opportunities, and infrastructure improvements across the Norwich Public Schools district. The total combined construction value for both projects is approximately $72.5 million, with additional allocated funds for furnishings and equipment totaling approximately $2.05 million.