CHA Architecture leads Augusta school construction project

CHA Architecture is providing architectural and planning services to the Augusta School Department for a state-funded major capital school construction project, following a qualifications-based selection by the Maine Department of Education. The firm is leading district-wide analysis, site assessment, and design development in advance of a planned June 2026 referendum.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

Design team selection in late summer 2024; design through anticipated construction start in 2–3 years

Renewal

Initial engagement began with DOE qualifications-based selection in late summer 2024; typical DOE major capital school construction design phase spans 2–3 years from design team selection to construction start. No explicit renewal provisions are noted in the minutes.

Document type

Minutes

Source document

augusta_school_department_community_forum_minutes.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

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Who was awarded the professional services contract by Augusta Public Schools?

Cha Architecture was awarded this professional services contract by Augusta Public Schools, as recorded on September 29, 2025.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a minutes record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in augusta_school_department_community_forum_minutes.pdf (Minutes), dated September 29, 2025 from Augusta Public Schools. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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