MI School of Deaf - New Dormitory

2026-11-03

The State of Michigan is requesting Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for the design and construction oversight of a new residential dormitory at the Michigan School for the Deaf . PSC ( Professional Service Contractor ) services will include , but are not limited to : • The PSC firm MUST show experience in Deaf Space Design , displaying understanding and experience of deaf culture ; it is also highly preferable to have someone versed in American Sign Language on the team . • A Phase 100 / 200 Report and Cost was developed in 2023 - 24 . A background Memo is attached describing the project scope and costs at that time ( See attachments 00 - 06 ). It is intended for the concepts and plans provided to be used as a basis of design and the selected PSC will continue to refine these ideas , aligning with updated costs to maintain budget . Budgetary constraints may necessitate needing to phase the design to add dorm rooms in future to meet the desired room count . • The target site is on land not owned by the State of Michigan ( SOM ), through a lease agreement to the SOM . It is anticipated that a ground lease and site access agreement will establish site control for the project team by Summer 2026 . • Provide time to lead ( 2 ) Community Input Sessions at the school to present the proposed design to faculty , students , parents and other interested parties . • Provide Architectural / Engineering Services per the Sample Contract for Professional Services for Phases 200 Program , 300 Schematic Design , 400 Preliminary Design , 500 Final Design , 600 Construction Administration – Office Services and 700 Construction Administration – Field Services . • Identify and itemize all reimbursable and travel expenses in the PSC Cost Proposal as allowed by the Sample Contract . • Phase 600 / 700 Construction Administration : PSC to include biweekly progress meetings and biweekly inspection services . Provide timely minutes to all meetings . • Civil Engineering and Landscape Architecture by the PSC • Extended Services – Furniture Fixtures and Equipment ( FFE ) layout by PSC , Coordination of FFE installation by CM ( CM to be hired summer 2026 ) • Survey by the PSC • Geotech Services by PSC • Cost Estimating by CM with input from the PSC • The PSC to assume a maximum all - in project budget of $ 39 . 5 million

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2026-04-29