When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 11, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $93,000,000.

It was issued by Chesapeake Public Schools. The work is located in Chesapeake, Virginia, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Full-service architecture and engineering firm. Experience delivering public sector facility design projects. In-house structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design capabilities. Strong capability in conceptual renderings and scalable plan development. Experience with cost estimating and basis of design documentation. Familiarity with Virginia local government procurement and permitting.

Architectural and Engineering Services (Due June 18, 2026)

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Chesapeake, Virginia, United StatesPosted: May 14th, 2026Deadline: June 18th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government authority in Chesapeake, Virginia is requesting architectural and engineering services for design development and related technical documentation. Deliverables include architectural plans, engineering drawings, design narratives, cost estimates, and area calculations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified architectural firm licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Must submit proposal electronically via the OpenGov e-Bidding platform
Must provide a redacted electronic copy if protecting trade secrets or proprietary information
Must be able to provide all correspondence, drawings, and specifications in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, or Adobe Acrobat
Must register all CAD and BIM file submittals to the NAD83 State Plane Coordinate System
Must demonstrate proficiency with a Project Management Information System (PMIS)
Must maintain professional liability insurance coverage
Must be properly licensed in accordance with the City of Chesapeake Business, Professional, and Occupational Licensing (BPOL) Tax Ordinance
Must have experience in Career and Technical Education facility design

BUDGET

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$93,000,000

TIMELINE

Release Date: May 13th, 2026

Deadline for Questions: June 11th, 2026

Site Visit: June 4th, 2026

Response Deadline: June 18th, 2026

Anticipated Award: July - August 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 11th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Chesapeake Public Schools

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Chesapeake, Virginia is seeking a vendor to provide architectural and engineering services. The scope includes preparation of architectural plans with scalable floor plans, primary elevations, and conceptual renderings.

The selected vendor will also be responsible for structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical drawings that show major system components in scalable plan format. Additional deliverables include a basis of design narrative describing the proposed architectural and engineering systems, materials, and work to be included in the contract documents, along with an outline specification.

The project also requires square footage and systems-level cost estimating, as well as gross area calculations to demonstrate relationships to the program. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted no later than June 11, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 11, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $93,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Chesapeake Public Schools. The work is located in Chesapeake, Virginia, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Full-service architecture and engineering firm
Experience delivering public sector facility design projects
In-house structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design capabilities
Strong capability in conceptual renderings and scalable plan development
Experience with cost estimating and basis of design documentation
Familiarity with Virginia local government procurement and permitting

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