Description
The Gadsden Independent School District (GISD) is seeking qualified architectural and/or engineering firms to provide full‑service design‑bid‑build support for the renovation of Chaparral Middle School (grades 7‑8, 680‑student enrollment). The scope covers all design phases—from programming through construction documents and construction administration—plus optional services such as ENERGY STAR compliance, HVAC performance‑assurance coordination, and furnishings design. The contract is a single‑award, up‑to‑four‑year agreement with a total construction budget of approximately $37.3 million; the design fee will be based on a percentage of the Maximum Allowable Construction Cost (MACC) and reimbursable expenses. The solicitation includes a mandatory pre‑proposal conference/site visit on June 20, 2022, and proposals are due by July 12, 2022.
• Full‑cycle design services (programming, schematic, design development, construction documents, bidding support, construction administration, warranty inspection).
• Optional ENERGY STAR, HVAC performance‑assurance, roofing, and furnishings/EQUIP services if selected.
• Evaluation based on technical competence, capacity, past performance, proximity, New Mexico‑produced work, and volume; additional preference points for NM resident‑business or veteran‑business certifications.