This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Reading, Massachusetts. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Town of Reading is seeking responses for "On-Call" Architectural Design Services for capital improvement projects related to Town buildings. Services will be effective from June 2022 to June 2023 with two one-year options to renew from 2023 to 2025. Questions concerning this Request for Qualifications must be submitted in writing to: Town of Reading, Attn: Allison Jenkins, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 or viaajenkins@ci.reading.ma.us. Designer Fee Negotiated Services will be effective from June 2022 to June 2023 with two one-year options to renew from 2023 to 2025 The purpose of this RFQ is to develop a long-term working relationship with one or two firms for a three-year period, without having to request an RFQ on a project-by-project basis. This ultimately will save time and money for the Town of Reading. Our objectives are to become more time and cost effective; minimize the learning curve relative to a firm's ability to become familiar with our buildings; and be more responsive to bidding critical projects by eliminating individual designer selection RFQ process for smaller projects. Bid Security in the Form of a Bid Bond, Cash, Certified Check, Treasurer's or Cashier's Check Payable to the Town of Reading, Is Required in the Amount of Five Percent of the Bid. The Town of Reading reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or to award or not to award the contract for any reason the Town Manager determines to be in the Town's and/or the public's best interest. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.