Request for Qualifications Owner's Representative and Project Management Services

The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to pre‑qualify firms that can serve as Owner’s Representative and provide comprehensive Project Management services for its Special Projects and Major Capital Projects under the FY27‑2032 Capital Improvements Program. Selected firms will be placed on a three‑year pre‑qualified list (with possible one‑year extensions) and will be eligible for future project‑specific RFPs. The scope includes delivery strategy evaluation, design oversight, budget and schedule management, RFQ/RFP development, contract negotiation support, construction oversight, stakeholder coordination, risk management, and quality assurance. Firms must demonstrate relevant experience, licensing in Maryland, good‑standing certificates, and the ability to manage large public‑sector construction projects. Submissions (hard copy and electronic) are due by 2:00 PM on October 28, 2026; a virtual pre‑proposal meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2026; questions are due by October 14, 2026. • Pre‑qualification for Owner’s Representative & Project Management services • Applies to Special Projects & Major Capital Projects FY27‑2032 • Pre‑qualified firms retained for up to 3 years (possible 2 × 1‑year extensions) • Mandatory submission deadline: Oct 28, 2026 2:00 PM (hard copy + electronic) • Virtual pre‑proposal meeting: Oct 7, 2026 9:00 AM (Teams) • Questions due: Oct 14, 2026 5:00 PM (email to Robbie S. Badstibner) • Evaluation based on firm overview, experience, key personnel, and project‑management approach (100 points total) • Award anticipated Dec 10, 2026; subsequent project‑specific RFPs to follow • Required Maryland business licensing, Good Standing Certificate, and debarment clearance • No small‑business set‑aside; minority businesses encouraged to apply