General Architect Services

2026-11-03

SCOPE OF WORK 1 . Purpose The purpose of this Request For Qualification ( RFQ ) is to establish master contracts with one ( 1 ) to three ( 3 ) qualified firms for Architectural Services . Contracts for specific projects will be awarded after project scopes are established . The Director of Facilities will work with each firm regarding the scope of work , the firm ’ s availability , and the duration of the project . The District reserves the right to select any of the awarded firms based on their fit for a specific project . The initial term of the master contract will be for one ( 1 ) year with the potential of four ( 4 ) consecutive one - year extensions . As provided under Arizona Administrative Code R7 - 2 - 1122 this RFQ request is for Professional Services by an Architect or Architect Firm and the contract amount is $ 250 , 000 or less , per project . 2 . General Information – Types of Projects The District is currently involved in several continuing efforts to make larger improvements and upgrades to District facilities including schools and support facilities . In many cases the support of professional architectural services is needed to research , develop and oversee these projects including the contracting for and oversight of supporting consulting services . The following project types are examples of the projects that will require Architectural Services . The fees for individual projects under this solicitation shall not exceed $ 250 , 000 : • Large additions to existing facilities . • New stand - alone facilities such as special purpose classrooms , laboratory classrooms , libraries , auditoriums , and food service facilities • New stand - alone facilities such as warehouses , maintenance facilities , bus barns , offices , and storage facilities • Tenant improvements and building renovations ; typical remodel , interior / exterior painting , carpeting , flooring , gym floors , door hardware , building systems upgrades , repairs , alterations to facilities , code corrective work or upgrades • Energy and utility cost control projects : HVAC upgrades , irrigation system upgrades , lighting replacements , etc . • Roof renovations and replacements . • Site renovations : play fields , playground equipment , landscape improvements , parking lots , hardscapes , play courts . 3 . Scope of Work - Basic Services , including but not limited to : • Site Selection Assistance • Building Programming • Preliminary Design • Architectural Drawings and Specifications • Bidding and / or Negotiations • Construction Administration • Project Close - Out and Warranty Walk - Thru • Civil Engineering • Storm Water Management Plan • Drainage Summary • Structural Design • Landscaping Design • Mechanical Design • Plumbing Design • Fire Protection Design • Electrical Design 4 . Scope of Work - Additional Services ( if required ) • Food Service Consultant • Acoustic Consultant • Demographics Services • Long - Term Planning • Records Maintenance • Special Structural Inspection • Soils Report • Survey • Reports to School Facility Board • Architectural Renderings • Title Reports • Street Light Design • Fire Line Extension Plans • Record Drawings • Master Planning • Bond Planning Consulting 5 . Scope of Services Architectural services and requirements include , but are not necessarily limited to the following : A . Preparation of complete contract documents and contract administration for the entire length of any given project including successful completion and acceptance by the Vail Unified School District # 20 . B . All work necessary for completion of all projects shall be in accordance with applicable provisions of building codes adopted in the jurisdiction in which the project is located , including all subsequent modifications and supplements and all requirements as specified by the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ). C . Architect shall attend , when requested by Owner , meetings of the governing body of Owner for the purpose of discussing the schematics , drawings , cost estimates or construction of the Project . D . Architect shall provide appropriate engineering consulting services ( i . e . mechanical , electrical , plumbing , civil , landscape , etc .). However , the Vail Unified School District # 20 reserves the right to approve or disapprove any consultant to be utilized .

Arizona

2026-03-27