Description
Missoula County is seeking a licensed Montana architectural firm (with MEP and structural consulting capability) to prepare a Preliminary Architectural Report (PAR) for the Seeley Lake Elementary School District. The PAR must evaluate rehabilitation alternatives, comply with state guidelines, include community outreach, and be delivered by August 2027 (preferred June 2027). The firm must submit qualifications, three comparable project descriptions, and a cost proposal that does not exceed $35,000. Payments are split 50 % at draft delivery and 50 % at final delivery. The contract is funded by a CDBG grant and subject to local preference policies.
• Scope: full analysis, draft & final PAR, public meetings, and compliance with county terms.
• Budget cap: $35,000 total (architectural, MEP, structural fees).
• Timeline: RFQ issued Sept 14 2026, questions due Sept 25 2026, final submission Oct 9 2026, contract period ends Oct 31 2027 with project completion by Aug 2027.
• Eligibility: must be a licensed Montana architect, meet insurance requirements, and preferably be a Missoula‑based DBE/MBE/WBE firm.