When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 9, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $70,000,000 – $85,000,000.

It was issued by Town Of West Springfield. The work is located in West Springfield, Massachusetts, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Architecture or multidisciplinary engineering firm with public-sector project experience. Proven expertise in feasibility studies and schematic design. Experience with site development, environmental, geotechnical, code, and utility analysis. Capability to provide construction administration services. Familiarity with public authority design guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Designer Services (Due October 23, 2026)

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

West Springfield, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted: September 14, 2026Deadline: October 23, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government authority in West Springfield seeks a qualified design firm to provide feasibility study, schematic design, and construction administration services. The work includes evaluating alternatives and preparing site, environmental, geotechnical, code, utility, architectural, and building systems documentation.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified Designer within the meaning of M.G.L. Chapter 7C, Section 44
Must employ a Massachusetts registered architect responsible for and in control of the services
Massachusetts registered architect must have successfully completed the Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) seminar
Must maintain MCPPO certification every three years
Must subcontract with VBEs, SDVOBEs, MBEs, and WBEs to meet SDO participation goals
Must have an up-to-date Master File Brochure on file at the Massachusetts School Building Authority
Must use the Standard Designer Application Form for Municipalities and Public Agencies not within DSB Jurisdiction (Updated July 2016)
Must provide a concise cover letter (maximum two pages) including required certifications
Must utilize the SDO's online reporting system (The Hub)

BUDGET

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$70,000,000 – $85,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Pre-Proposal Meeting: October 2nd, 2026

Question Deadline: October 9th, 2026

Submission Deadline: October 23rd, 2026

Designer Contract Executed: January 1st, 2027

Preferred Schematic Report Approval: December 1st, 2027

Project Scope and Budget Approval: April 1st, 2028

Local Project Funding Authorization: May 1st, 2028

Construction Start: September 1st, 2029

Substantial Completion of Construction: July 1st, 2031

Move-In: September 1st, 2031

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 9, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Town Of West Springfield

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in West Springfield, Massachusetts, seeks professional designer services, including design and construction administration services.

The selected vendor will conduct a feasibility study involving the development and evaluation of potential alternative solutions and proceed through the schematic design phase for the initially preferred alternative. The schematic design is expected to address the requirements of the authority’s Feasibility Study Guidelines, including a site development plan, environmental assessment, geotechnical assessment and analysis, code analysis, utility analysis, schematic building floor plans, schematic exterior building elevations, and narrative descriptions of building systems.

All questions must be submitted no later than October 9, 2026. Proposals are due October 23, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 23, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 9, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $70,000,000 – $85,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Town Of West Springfield. The work is located in West Springfield, Massachusetts, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Architecture or multidisciplinary engineering firm with public-sector project experience
Proven expertise in feasibility studies and schematic design
Experience with site development, environmental, geotechnical, code, and utility analysis
Capability to provide construction administration services
Familiarity with public authority design guidelines and regulatory requirements

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