Hopkins School Addition Designer Bid and Recommendation

This contract awards design‑service responsibilities for the addition and renovation of the Hopkins Elementary School in Hopkinton, MA. The designer will be responsible for full‑service architectural and engineering design, including concept, schematic, design development, construction documents, bidding administration, construction administration, and close‑out. The scope covers a broad array of disciplines—architecture, civil, structural, MEP, fire protection, landscape, sustainability, and specialty consulting—ensuring the project stays within the $3 million construction budget while meeting the town’s carbon‑neutral goals. The selection was made via a competitive RFQ process, with Perkins Eastman Architects chosen as the highest‑ranked bidder. The design fee is “not‑to‑exceed” and will be negotiated after the award. Key points: • Owner: Hopkinton Public Schools; contact – Susan Rothermich (email & phone provided). • Vendor: Perkins Eastman Architects (award pending negotiation). • Budget: $3 million total project cost; design fee to be negotiated (estimated 5‑10% of construction). • Timeline: RFQ issued May 2023, submission deadline June 14 2023, vendor interviews June 29 2023, design services to commence thereafter. • Requirements: Massachusetts‑registered architect with MCPPO certification; extensive multidisciplinary team; compliance with state procurement regulations.