Architectural Services For Redlands High School Modernization Project

The Redlands Unified School District is soliciting architectural services for the Redlands High School Modernization Project under RFP 2-27. The scope of work involves comprehensive design and modernization across the North and South Campuses, specifically focusing on safety and security upgrades, including CAT 6e cabling, surveillance cameras, and access control. A critical component of the project is the restoration of the historic Clock Auditorium and Old Gym, requiring specialized preservation approaches. The project is funded by a combination of 10 million dollars in local Measure D funds and up to 10 million dollars in state matching funds, necessitating a firm with significant expertise in California Department of State Architect (DSA) guidelines and state funding procedures to ensure eligibility. Proposals are due by August 25, 2026, and must be submitted as five physical copies to the district office in Redlands, California. The evaluation process uses a trade-off approach based on weighted factors: cost effectiveness (30 percent), qualifications and experience (25 percent), project methodology (20 percent), schedule and staffing (15 percent), and past performance (10 percent). Deliverables include DSA-approved construction documents and phased modernization plans. The project is expected to reach a construction funding kickoff in the summer of 2028, with the selected architect providing a full fee structure covering programming, design, and construction administration.