Preliminary Design Phase Cost Estimating

The contract seeks qualified providers to deliver preliminary cost estimates during the early design stages of projects, relying on limited documentation to develop order-of-magnitude budgets and feasibility assessments. This work is critical for informing decision-making before detailed design commences, requiring contractors to apply expert judgment and industry benchmarks to produce reliable, high-level financial projections despite incomplete data. The effort is classified under NAICS code 541620, indicating it pertains to architectural, engineering, and related services supporting project development. This is a subcontract opportunity issued by Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with a posted date of June 22, 2026, and a response deadline of July 16, 2026. The place of performance and specific agency office details are not provided, and no set-aside status is indicated, meaning all eligible firms may compete. Interested parties must submit proposals through the designated online portal prior to the deadline, and successful bidders will be expected to deliver timely, accurate cost estimates that support the county’s planning and resource allocation processes without the benefit of comprehensive design documents.