Architectural and Engineering Design Services - Aquatics Center / Maintenance Building

The City of Cartersville is seeking a qualified architectural and engineering firm to design a new 51,000‑52,000 sq ft Aquatics Center and a possible 12,000 sq ft Maintenance Building. The scope includes full programming, schematic, design development, construction documents, permitting, and construction administration under a Construction Manager‑at‑Risk delivery method. The project budget is preliminarily $30‑35 M, with design services expected to begin Fall 2026 and the facility targeted for opening Summer 2028. • Design of competition pool, warm‑up/therapeutic pool, locker rooms, spectator seating (500‑700), classrooms, offices, concession, and grand foyer. • Integration with existing Senior Aquatics Center and site planning (parking, circulation, utilities). • Required services: architectural, structural, MEP, civil, landscape, interior, acoustic, fire protection, and specialized aquatic systems. • Optional separate Maintenance Building (≈12,000 sq ft) may be added. • Deliverables: programming, concept, schematic, design development, construction documents, permitting, bid support, construction administration, close‑out. • Evaluation based on firm stability, aquatic‑facility experience, key personnel, CM‑AR experience, and proposed approach.