Warehouse Renovation Architectural Services 2026

Academy of Warren is requesting proposals for architectural services for warehouse renovation in Warren, Michigan, with sealed proposals due September 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., and mandatory attendance at a walk-through on August 27, 2026 required for all bidders.

The scope encompasses full-service architectural design and construction administration for a 34,200 square-foot warehouse renovation (Building A) into educational and support spaces, including 13 new classrooms, restroom facilities, a warming kitchen, storage areas, and a multi-purpose room. The selected firm must provide planning, design, bidding assistance, and construction administration; procure construction management services; and deliver value-added services such as structural engineering, security consultation, technology consultation, and interior design. Responding firms must submit a fixed-fee cost proposal covering all architectural and engineering services, construction bid assistance, construction administration, plan reviews, permits, and contingencies.

Qualifications required include detailed firm qualifications, specific team information with resumes, and a minimum of five comparable project references with client contact information. Proposals are limited to one two-page statement of approach. Submissions must include one original plus six copies in sealed envelopes and an electronic copy. Acknowledgement of Addendum #01 is mandatory and must be included on the quote form; failure to acknowledge will result in rejection.

The evaluation committee will rank submissions based on local construction knowledge, professional experience, and proposal quality, with optional interviews of selected candidates before final selection. The project site is located at 13943 E 8 Mile Road, Warren, Michigan 48089, and proposals should be submitted to CS Partners at 869 South Old US 23, Brighton, Michigan 48114. The deadline for proposal questions is August 31, 2026. Board approval is anticipated for September 15, 2026. Academy of Warren reserves the right to reject all applications and waive any informalities or irregularities in the proposal process.