Bureau of General Services Architectural and Engineering Services RFQ - BGS #3977 YCCC Student Housing 2026
Maine Bureau of General Services | State of MaineState · Augusta, ME- Due
- Sep 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Primary contact
- Kathy Connor
The 30-second brief
York County Community College seeks architectural and engineering services for the BGS #3977 Student Housing project in Wells, Maine. The new construction project provides approximately 160 to 170 beds in flexible housing units serving as student housing during the academic year and seasonal workforce housing in the summer, with associated site development, utilities, and parking. The construction budget is approximately $14.5 million, with partial funding from a $6,500,000 HUD Community Project Funding grant (B-26-CP-ME-1101) requiring adherence to federal environmental review under 24 CFR Part 58 and Davis-Bacon wage rates. Scope of services includes schedule and cost estimating, preliminary design, design development, contract documents, construction administration, site assessment, and permitting support. Submissions are due by September 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM, requiring eight paper copies and one electronic copy of a Letter of Interest with a Statement of Qualifications.
Architectural/engineering services, Schedule and cost estimating, Preliminary design, Design development, Contract documents, Construction administration, Site assessment, Permitting support
Project Understanding, Firm Qualifications, Projects that demonstrate the firm’s capabilities, Relevant Similar Projects, Key personnel, Cost Control & Quality Management Approach, Current workload and ability to absorb the project, References
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Summary
York County Community College seeks architectural and engineering services for the BGS #3977 Student Housing project in Wells, Maine.
The new construction project provides approximately 160 to 170 beds in flexible housing units serving as student housing during the academic year and seasonal workforce housing in the summer, with associated site development, utilities, and parking. The construction budget is approximately $14.5 million, with partial funding from a $6,500,000 HUD Community Project Funding grant (B-26-CP-ME-1101) requiring adherence to federal environmental review under 24 CFR Part 58 and Davis-Bacon wage rates. Scope of services includes schedule and cost estimating, preliminary design, design development, contract documents, construction administration, site assessment, and permitting support. Submissions are due by September 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM, requiring eight paper copies and one electronic copy of a Letter of Interest with a Statement of Qualifications.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Project Understanding
- Firm Qualifications
- Projects that demonstrate the firm’s capabilities
- Relevant Similar Projects
- Key personnel
- Cost Control & Quality Management Approach
- Current workload and ability to absorb the project
- References
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Architectural/engineering services
- Schedule and cost estimating
- Preliminary design
- Design development
- Contract documents
- Construction administration
- Site assessment
- Permitting support
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Letter of Interest, Statement of Qualifications
- Submit to
- [email protected] and Office of the President, York County Community College, 112 College Drive, Wells, Maine 04090
- Scope location
- Wells, Maine
- Projected sq ft
- 170 sq ft
- Reported agency
- State of Maine Bureau of General Services
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Maine Bureau of General Services | State of Maine?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 21, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] and Office of the President, York County Community College, 112 College Drive, Wells, Maine 04090. For questions, contact Kathy Connor.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Maine Bureau of General Services | State of Maine in ME, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Kathy Connor. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Architectural/engineering services, Schedule and cost estimating, Preliminary design, Design development, Contract documents, Construction administration, Site assessment, Permitting support. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Project Understanding, Firm Qualifications, Projects that demonstrate the firm’s capabilities, Relevant Similar Projects, Key personnel, Cost Control & Quality Management Approach, Current workload an..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Letter of Interest, Statement of Qualifications. Review the full document from Maine Bureau of General Services | State of Maine for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Wells, Maine. The total projected area is 170 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.