Renovation of a detention facility in Drew, Mississippi. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a detention facility.

The City of Drew is requesting qualifications from architectural and engineering professionals to provide a Historic Structure Report (HSR) and architectural services for renovations of the Historic Drew Jail in the City of Drew. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Drew desires to conduct a HSR and produce bid documents to rehabilitate the Historic Drew Jail building. This work is funded by the African American Civil Rights Preservation Grants from the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) administered by the National Park Service (NPS) totaling $650,000 for the City of Drew's Historic Drew Jail Rehabilitation Project. This scope of work will include renovations to the jail per the funding allocation. The Historic Drew Jail: Scope of work will include a Historic Structure Report, Exterior rehabilitation, interior rehabilitation, door and window repair, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems repairs within the confines of the budget. Attention to preservation per the Secretary of Interior Standards for Preservation and Rehabilitation, along with a working relationship with Mississippi Department of Archives and History, will be a priority. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: The scope of services will include full architectural / engineering services from an HSR, design, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration. Rehabilitation and Preservation techniques should align with the National Parks Services Secretary of Interior Standards guidelines for Historic Structures. Providing documented success in historic restoration/rehabilitation/preservation, thorough and timely services, and accurate document production and construction administration will be considered in the evaluation of qualifications. QUALIFICATIONS: The architectural team should have significant experience in historic restoration/rehabilitation/preservation with projects of similar program requirements. The City of Drew will select the most qualified design professionals as determined by its selection committee. Selection by the City of Drew shall be based on factors which may include, among others, the following: 1. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS A. Letter of Interest: Each submission must be accompanied by an individual letter stating interest and projected timeframe. B. Narratives: Include narrative and any other documentation that will assist the selection committee in the evaluation of the Professional and any proposed consultants by the criteria noted above. C. Staff: Include roles and resumes for staff involved in project. 2. PERFORMANCE ON SIMILAR PAST PROJECTS A. Describe firm's work experience as it relates to other communities in the Delta and/or other projects regarding civil rights. B. Identify and describe the proposed team's experience providing professional services that are identical or similar to this project within the last five (5) years. List the projects in order of priority, with the most relevant project listed first. C. Provide references (for each project listed above, identify the following): The owner's name and their representative who served as day-to-day liaison. The City of Drew may contact these references during this qualification process. 3. LITIGATION AND CLAIMS A. Does your firm/organization or any of its officers currently have any judgements, claims, arbitration, or mediation proceedings pending or outstanding If yes, please give pertinent details and outcomes. B. Has your firm/organization, within the past seven (7) years, filed any lawsuits or requested arbitration or mediation proceedings regarding any of your construction projects If yes, please give pertinent details and outcomes. 4. PROJECT - SPECIFIC CRITERIA A. Provide examples of your proven track record in delivering professional historic restoration/rehabilitation/preservation with specific references to the City of Drew's proposed project. Include a narrative discussing the projects of this type and scale and your firm's leadership in ensuring success to manage these challenges. Provide evidence of rehabilitation plans the firm has completed for historic buildings connected to civil rights. B. Describe your firm's skill and experience in analyzing and developing comprehensive analysis and assessment of existing conditions; developing effective and creative alternatives is essential. C. Describe your firm's ability to establish budgets and control costs on past projects; producing tight, quality construction documents that minimize change orders and construction phase conflict. This request for qualifications is not an offer to contract but seeks the submission of qualifications from qualified, professional respondents that may form the basis for negotiating an agreement. The City of Drew reserves the right to reject any or all qualifications and to solicit additional qualifications through the RFQ process if that is determined to be in the best interest of the City of Drew. Contract Award Date: November 4, 2025, after First November '25 Board Meeting Complete Work: April 2029 SELECTION PROCESS: Evaluation criteria for short list selection for this RFQ shall be as follows (100-point scale): 1) Past Performance: Firm has completed historic preservation/rehabilitation/restoration work. (10 Points) 2) Project Vision: Professional has clear vision/strategy for project which complements vision of the City of Drew. (10 Points) 3) Project Team: General qualifications of Prime Professional and Consultant firms as well as specific abilities of identified team members. (20 Points) 4) Relevant Experience: Experience of Project Team with projects of similar type, scale and or/complexity of subject project. (40 Points) 5) Quality Control: Project Team offers ability to produce budget control, quality construction documents to ensure proper execution of contract documents. (20 Points) The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.