Architectural & Engineering Services: Highway Facility

The contract provides architectural and engineering design‑plus‑construction‑administration services for a new highway facility in Hortonia, WI. Outagamie County issued a competitive RFP (HY HAE25) with a deadline of 26 Aug 2025; the award went to Excel Engineering. The scope follows AIA B101/A201 contracts, covering schematic design, design development, construction documents, procurement assistance, and construction‑phase administration, with an emphasis on meeting LEED‑Silver sustainability goals where feasible. The construction budget is estimated at “upwards of $10 million,” and the A/E services are paid via a not‑to‑exceed lump‑sum fee. • Scope: Full A/E services (design, value‑engineering, construction‑admin) for a 12‑acre highway facility including garage, shop, fuel station, storage, and site improvements. • Procurement: Full and open competition; award to Excel Engineering; contract governed by AIA B101‑2017 (modified) and AIA A201‑2017. • Timeline: RFP issued July 2025, proposals due 26 Aug 2025, award assumed 23 Sep 2025; contract execution 10 July 2025. • Requirements: Compliance with Wisconsin codes, LEED‑Silver standards (certification not required), insurance per Attachment A (minimum $5 M CGL, $10 M professional liability, etc.). • Budget: Construction cost > $10 M; A/E fee likely a percentage of that amount (estimated $500 k–$1 M).