Architectural & Engineering Design Services New School Building-Chalk Hill

The Town of Monroe, Connecticut, is soliciting architectural and engineering design services for the total demolition of the former Chalk Hill Middle School and the design of a new school building and associated site improvements at 375 Fan Hill Road. The scope of work includes comprehensive site development covering vehicular and bus circulation, parking, pedestrian access, athletic fields, play areas, landscaping, lighting, and site security. The project is structured in phases, beginning with initial programming and site grant application services, with full design services subject to project approval and funding. A critical performance milestone is the delivery of project deliverables required for a grant application filing by June 30, 2027. This is a qualifications-based selection process under C.G.S. § 10-287(b)(2), where the Town's Facilities Planning Committee will evaluate Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) to select a pool of at least three responsible qualified proposers before soliciting fee proposals. Evaluation criteria include experience with the Connecticut school construction grant program, capacity to provide a full multidisciplinary team, a proposed approach to demolition and community engagement, and the qualifications of key personnel. Respondents must provide proof of professional liability insurance of at least 5 million dollars per claim and adhere to state regulations regarding prevailing wages, contractor prequalification, and nondiscrimination practices. Submissions must be delivered in a sealed package to the Office of the First Selectman by November 2, 2026.