Architectural and Engineering Services for COMCARE Crisis Center

This contract calls for full‑service architectural and engineering design, construction‑document preparation, and construction administration for the COMCARE Crisis Center in downtown Wichita. The awardee will update existing programming, produce schematic and detailed design packages, support the bidding process, and provide on‑site construction observation for up to 14 months. The scope includes both renovation of an existing building and a potential new‑construction option, with the County emphasizing ADA compliance, integration with the Wichita State Biomed campus, and coordination of multiple engineering disciplines. • Full A/E services covering programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. • Design fees submitted as lump‑sum or “do‑not‑exceed” amounts; Helix’s total design fee is roughly $921,000 for renovation and $1.04 M for new construction. • Project timeline: Phase 1 design (≈4 months) followed by Phase 2 design development (6 weeks), construction documents (16 weeks), bidding (3 weeks) and up to 14 months of construction observation.