Town of Orleans RFQ Architectural Design Services Orleans Fire Rescue
Town of OrleansCity · Orleans, MA- Due
- Nov 21, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2025
- Contract term
- 3 years
The 30-second brief
The Town of Orleans is seeking qualifications from qualified firms or individuals to provide Designer Services for the design and construction of a new Fire-Rescue Station. The selected Designer will represent the Town's interests throughout the project, including planning, design, permitting, procurement, and construction phases.
Qualification Submittal - Designer Services for Design and Construction: New Fire-Rescue Station.
Quality and content of Application, including degree of completeness. Relevant experience and professional qualifications (including professional registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts) of the architect and key personnel, including any consultants who will work on the project. Experience with completed construction projects of similar size and complexity of the proposed Fire Station. Prior experience in working with staff and community involvement groups during the design and construction phases. The applicant's understanding of the project goals and proposed design solutions. The Town's assessment of the designer's availability to provide subsequent final design and construction service. Applicant's immediate availability to begin the project after the Notice to Proceed is executed. The proposal shall include the designers' suggested procedures and timetables to carry out the work as described in the scope of services and project timing. The proposal shall clearly demonstrate the ability to complete the work in the allotted time frame. Financial Stability: Credit references, annual reports and bonding capacity may be requested. Demonstrative ability to provide energy efficient designs and history while pursuing grant opportunities.
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Summary
The Town of Orleans is seeking qualifications from qualified firms or individuals to provide Designer Services for the design and construction of a new Fire-Rescue Station.
The selected Designer will represent the Town's interests throughout the project, including planning, design, permitting, procurement, and construction phases.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Quality and content of Application, including degree of completeness. Relevant experience and professional qualifications (including professional registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts) of the architect and key personnel, including any consultants who will work on the project. Experience with completed construction projects of similar size and complexity of the proposed Fire Station. Prior experience in working with staff and community involvement groups during the design and construction phases. The applicant's understanding of the project goals and proposed design solutions. The Town's assessment of the designer's availability to provide subsequent final design and construction service. Applicant's immediate availability to begin the project after the Notice to Proceed is executed. The proposal shall include the designers' suggested procedures and timetables to carry out the work as described in the scope of services and project timing. The proposal shall clearly demonstrate the ability to complete the work in the allotted time frame. Financial Stability: Credit references, annual reports and bonding capacity may be requested. Demonstrative ability to provide energy efficient designs and history while pursuing grant opportunities.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Qualification Submittal - Designer Services for Design and Construction: New Fire-Rescue Station.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Designer Application Form
- Certificate of Non-Collusion
- Certificate of Tax Compliance
- Certificate of Authority
- Debarment Disclosure Form
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application to Designer Selection Committee form
- Submit to
- Town Manager's Office, Orleans Town Hall, 19 School Street, Orleans, MA 02653
- Scope location
- Orleans, Massachusetts
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Town of Orleans?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 21, 2025. 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: Town Manager's Office, Orleans Town Hall, 19 School Street, Orleans, MA 02653.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Town of Orleans in MA, 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Qualification Submittal - Designer Services for Design and Construction: New Fire-Rescue Station.. 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: "Quality and content of Application, including degree of completeness. Relevant experience and professional qualifications (including professional registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts) of..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Orleans?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Orleans are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Orleans 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 3 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: Designer Application Form, Certificate of Non-Collusion, Certificate of Tax Compliance, Certificate of Authority, Debarment Disclosure Form, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application to Designer Selec. Review the full document from Town of Orleans for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Orleans, Massachusetts. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.