New construction and renovation of an educational facility in Cromwell, Connecticut. Design plans call for the renovation of a educational facility; and for the construction of a educational facility.

New middle school. As of July, 2023, an architect has been selected and this project is in the design phase and pending funding. A firm timeline for construction has not been established. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: The Town of Cromwell intends to engage an architect for the preparation of conceptual design options for a renovated or new Cromwell Middle School. The options provided by the selected firm will be priced by an independent Owner's Representative and presented to the Town Council for selection and approval. The successful firm must demonstrate extensive experience in all facets of architectural design for K-12 educational facilities, including both new and renovated facilities. Successful experience with the State of Connecticut School Construction Grant Process is required. Qualified firms are required to submit their Proposal in accordance with the solicitation package requirements. Firms must comply with all municipal, State, and federal affirmative action and equal employment opportunity practices. The Town of Cromwell reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or any part thereof, or waive defects in same, or accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Cromwell and Cromwell Public Schools. Architect Services will include, but may not be limited to the following: 1. Use the Educational Specifications, projected enrollment report, and stakeholders' input to develop three conceptual design options for the following: a. Renovate as new of the current facility. b. New construction of a middle school on the existing site. c. New construction of a middle school at another location TBD. An alternate location has not been selected at this time. 2. A maximum of three conceptual design options will be developed for presentation to the Town Council. Presentations should include a comprehensive narrative - clearly identifying the advantages and disadvantages of each option, site plans, floor plans, elevations, and renderings, at a minimum. 3. Present an evaluation of HVAC system options to the committee. Identify advantages and disadvantages of each, concluding with a recommendation. 4. Collaborate with the Owner's Representative to provide adequate information and detail to accurately prepare total project costs for each option. 5. All options must address cost effectiveness, practicality of maintenance, flexibility, high performance building standards, safety and security, State space standards. 6. Participate in visioning work sessions, public information meetings, CMS Building Committee Meetings, Town Council meetings, and other community or committee meetings as requested. 7. Meet with staff and administrators to gain insight into the use and operation of the facility, and clearly identify future goals to optimize learning well into the 21st century. For planning purposes, the two options are estimated at $38,000,000 for a renovate as new project on the existing site, and $50,000,000 for a new construction project, either on the existing site or at another location. Questions concerning this RFP may be directed via email to Karen DePersia at karend@csgroup-llc.com no later than 12:00 pm EST Friday, February 4, 2022. Responses, in the form of Addenda, will be posted to the Town of Cromwell website and the CT DAS website.