Request for Qualifications - Tripp School Roof Replacement

Fairhaven Public Schools is seeking qualified architectural and engineering design firms to provide professional design, bidding, and construction administration services for the roof replacement project at the Southeastern Massachusetts Educational Collaborative building, formerly the Tripp School, located at 56 Bridge Street in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. The project involves the replacement of approximately 11,000 square feet of roofing and is conducted under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 7C. The selected designer will manage three phases: design and production of stamped construction documents, bidding assistance including a formal recommendation letter, and construction administration featuring site observations at 25, 50, and 95 percent completion and a final punch list inspection. The budget for design services is capped at 49,000 dollars, while the estimated construction cost is 700,000 dollars. Qualified firms must have lead designers and key personnel licensed in Massachusetts and demonstrate a successful track record with public building envelope projects under M.G.L. c.149 and M.G.L. c.30. Mandatory insurance requirements include 2,000,000 dollars per occurrence for Commercial General Liability and 5,000,000 dollars for General Umbrella Coverage. Submissions must be received by November 17, 2026, and must include a separate sealed fee proposal along with mandatory statutory certifications, including certificates of non-collusion, tax compliance, and non-debarment. The project timeline targets design completion in winter 2027, bidding in early 2027, and construction administration during the summer 2027 school vacation.