The City of Winchester’s Economic Development Authority is seeking a qualified design‑build contractor to complete Phase I services for a two‑family residential project at 305 East Piccadilly Street. Phase I includes feasibility, code and zoning review, constructability analysis, preliminary cost estimating, utility coordination and pre‑construction services. The contract term is one year from award, with a guaranteed maximum price of $550,000 for the full design‑build scope, and construction must be finished by September 2027. The award is expected on 19 February 2027, with a two‑stage selection process (Phase I qualification, Phase II detailed proposal). • Scope: design documents, site feasibility, code/zoning review, constructability, cost estimating, utility coordination, pre‑construction services. • Project size: approx. 0.158 acre (≈6,882 sf) two‑story, two‑unit residence (~2,570 sf total). • Budget: GMP $550,000 (design + construction + site work). • Timeline: RFP released 8 Oct 2026, questions due 5 Nov 2026, proposals due 12 Nov 2026, award 19 Feb 2027, construction completed by Sep 2027. • Evaluation: Phase I (qualifications, experience, capacity) 50 %+30 %+10 %+10 %; Phase II (design quality, price, schedule, aesthetics) each 25 %. • Mandatory requirements: registered PE for design manager, insurance, performance/payment bonds, verification of experience on similar residential projects.