This solicitation seeks a qualified Designer to conduct a feasibility study and, pending approval, provide schematic‑design services for the Burncoat Senior High School campus in Worcester, MA. The effort may evolve into full design‑development, construction‑document, bidding, and construction‑administration phases, supporting a potential construction program valued between $400 M and $525 M. The City of Worcester (Purchasing Division) will award the contract, and the award went to LPA Architects. Key elements include multidisciplinary design (architecture, civil, structural, MEP, fire protection, LEED‑S, accessibility, etc.), mandatory deliverables (feasibility report, schematic design package), and strict compliance with MSBA and state procurement rules, including minority‑business participation goals.
• Scope: Feasibility study → preferred‑alternative recommendation; optional schematic design and full‑service design phases.
• Disciplines: Architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, environmental, geotechnical, sustainability, code/ADA, traffic, landscaping, and specialty consultants.
• Schedule: Pre‑proposal briefing Feb 4 2026; bid submission deadline Feb 27 2026; contract execution expected Apr 2026; feasibility‑study agreement expires Oct 30 2027.