Merced City School District - Professional Planning and Architectural Services - Don Stowell Elementary School RFQ 2026
Merced City ElementarySchool · Merced, CA- Due
- Oct 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 3, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Bryan Behn
- (209) 385-6343
The 30-second brief
Merced City School District requests qualifications from architectural, engineering, and educational planning firms to develop a comprehensive 5-year Master Plan for Don Stowell Elementary School located in Merced, CA. The project involves facility assessment and data collection, stakeholder and community engagement, educational adequacy and capacity analysis, master plan option development, cost estimating and prioritization, and board presentations. The campus consists of 100% portable classrooms, and the District has identified replacing portable classrooms with permanent buildings as a priority, targeting an approximate construction budget of $15 million over the 5 years. Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) are due by 1:00 PM on October 15, 2026, with a mandatory pre-proposal Zoom information meeting held on September 23, 2026. Questions are due by October 1, 2026.
Conformance of submission format, organization and presentation, qualifications and experience in K-12 master plan, ability to work with diverse decision makers, creative problem-solving capabilities, experience converting portable schools/classrooms to permanent facilities, strength of client recommendations, performance on past projects, proposed methods and strategic plan, reasonableness of proposed compensation
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Summary
Merced City School District requests qualifications from architectural, engineering, and educational planning firms to develop a comprehensive 5-year Master Plan for Don Stowell Elementary School located in Merced, CA. The project involves facility assessment and data collection, stakeholder and community engagement, educational adequacy and capacity analysis, master plan option development, cost estimating and prioritization, and board presentations.
The campus consists of 100% portable classrooms, and the District has identified replacing portable classrooms with permanent buildings as a priority, targeting an approximate construction budget of $15 million over the 5 years. Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) are due by 1:00 PM on October 15, 2026, with a mandatory pre-proposal Zoom information meeting held on September 23, 2026. Questions are due by October 1, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
10- Conformance of submission format
- Organization and presentation
- Qualifications and experience in K-12 master plan
- Ability to work with diverse decision makers
- Creative problem-solving capabilities
- Experience converting portable schools/classrooms to permanent facilities
- Strength of client recommendations
- Performance on past projects
- Proposed methods and strategic plan
- Reasonableness of proposed compensation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
letter from your insurance company, five (5) physical copies of submission packets
- Submit to
- Merced City School District Dept. of Facilities, ATTN: Bryan Behn, Director of Facilities, 2111 Wardrobe Ave, Merced, CA 95341
- Scope location
- Merced, CA
- Reported agency
- Merced City School District
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Merced City Elementary?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 15, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Merced City School District Dept. of Facilities, ATTN: Bryan Behn, Director of Facilities, 2111 Wardrobe Ave, Merced, CA 95341. For questions, contact Bryan Behn.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Merced City Elementary in CA, 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 Bryan Behn at (209) 385-6343. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Conformance of submission format, organization and presentation, qualifications and experience in K-12 master plan, ability to work with diverse decision makers, creative problem-solving capabilities,..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Merced City Elementary?
All active and historical solicitations from Merced City Elementary are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Merced City Elementary regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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 from your insurance company, five (5) physical copies of submission packets. Review the full document from Merced City Elementary for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Merced, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.