Information for Architects and Engineers (Student Housing)

York County Community College (YCCC) in Wells, Maine is seeking a qualified architect/engineer firm to provide full‑service design and construction‑administration for a new student housing project that will also serve as seasonal workforce housing. The scope includes cost estimating, schematic and design‑development work, preparation of contract documents, construction administration, site assessment, permitting support, and coordination of a HUD‑required environmental review (24 CFR Part 58). The project budget is approximately $14.5 million, funded partly by a $6.5 million HUD Community Project grant, and must comply with federal Davis‑Bacon wage requirements and local wetlands and planning regulations. Selection will follow a qualification‑based process (QBS) with no discussion of fees until after interviews. • 160‑170 flexible housing beds with site development, utilities, and parking. • Services required: schedule & cost estimating, preliminary design through construction documents, construction administration, permitting support, and federal environmental review coordination. • Funding: $6.5 M HUD grant plus state resources; construction budget ≈ $14.5 M. • Timeline: RFQ due 9/21/2026, firm interviews early Oct 2026, award 10/13/2026, design completed 10/29/2027, construction finished 7/31/2029.