Franklin MS A & E Services

Fairfax County Public Schools is soliciting proposals under RFP 27-001 for comprehensive architectural and engineering services to renovate Franklin Middle School. The project involves approximately 195,500 gross square feet of renovations and additions designed to accommodate a student capacity of 1,350. The scope includes all design phases from programming and conceptual planning through construction administration, with a specific requirement for phasing plans that allow the school to remain fully operational during the academic year. Key deliverables include schematic designs, design development, and final construction documents, with a projected timeline that begins with a notice to proceed in 2026 and reaches substantial completion in the summer of 2032. Qualified offerors must be licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and demonstrate a track record of designing K-12 public education buildings, including at least three phased renovations of occupied schools within the last five years. The selection process is based on a 130-point scoring system aggregating technical proposals and oral presentations. The top-ranked firm will negotiate a fixed-price contract for basic services and a binding hourly rate schedule for additional services. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by 2:00 PM on September 24, 2026. The contract is subject to federal, state, and local standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Virginia Public Procurement Act guidelines regarding trade secrets and proprietary information.