RFP9810761 Architectural Services-Eastern MS Major Capital Project Design

The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is seeking proposals from architectural firms to provide professional design and construction administration services for the Eastern Middle School Major Capital Project. The project involves designing a new middle school building with a capacity of 1,112 students. The selected architectural firm will be responsible for all phases of design, from schematic design to construction documents, cost estimates, permitting, bid assistance, construction administration, on-site construction observation, and post-construction close-out. The firm will also be required to provide a fixed design fee proposal and demonstrate experience with similar projects. Key aspects of the project include: • Designing a new middle school building with a capacity of 1,112 students • Providing all phases of design, from schematic design to construction documents • Conducting community engagement meetings to receive feedback from the community, staff, and stakeholders • Ensuring the design meets the requirements set forth in the Educational Specifications • Incorporating ground-source geothermal systems and being solar-ready to achieve net-zero energy • Achieving Green Globes with a minimum of 2 globes • Coordinating with MCPS-hired consultants to integrate required building systems and components into the design • Providing a fixed design fee proposal and demonstrating experience with similar projects