Architectural Services - On-Call / DSB

This on‑call architectural services contract allows the City of Worcester to engage multiple firms for design, construction‑document, bidding assistance, and construction‑administration services on a project‑by‑project basis over a three‑year term. The solicitation calls for sustainable design, detailed cost estimating, and full construction‑document sets for municipal, school, and redevelopment authority projects ranging from $100 k to $3.5 M in construction cost. Up to five firms were awarded the contract, each to be selected by individual user‑departments with DSB chair approval, and fees are negotiated per project on a fixed‑price basis. • Scope includes site assessments, schematic design, construction documents, bid package preparation, and construction administration. • Projects must meet Massachusetts building codes, accessibility standards, and the City’s 100 % green‑power sustainability goals. • Vendors must hold active MA architectural licenses, demonstrate municipal experience, and comply with Buy‑America, Davis‑Bacon, and DBE participation requirements.