2023 RFQ-05 ARCHITECTS - ADMINISTRATION BUILDING REMODEL

The Benton County Government issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to secure architectural design services for a comprehensive remodel of its Administration Building in Bentonville, Arkansas. The scope includes designing a new circuit courtroom, upgrading public restrooms, reconfiguring staff office spaces, and renovating the central communications center, with the possibility of additional related design tasks. The procurement is a non‑competitive professional‑services solicitation (RFQ) that emphasizes qualifications over cost; firms submit narrative qualifications, resumes, and references, with no cost proposals accepted. Evaluation will be based on specialized experience, capacity, past performance, and proximity, and the County retains the right to negotiate, cancel, or award multiple firms. The award ultimately went to BURRIS ARCHITECTURE. • Procurement type: RFQ (professional services, non‑competitive) • Scope of work: Architectural design for courtroom, restrooms, offices, and communications hub remodel • Evaluation criteria: Experience, capability, past performance, local familiarity • Submission requirements: Two paper copies + one electronic copy on USB; sealed envelope; narrative ≤ 25 pages, executive summary ≤ 3 pages, resumes ≤ 1 page each; no cost data • Awarded vendor: BURRIS ARCHITECTURE (no contact details provided)