RFP-DET-260000002549-1 | 27-0043 AE for Athletic Field Upgrade

Detroit Public Schools Community District is soliciting architectural and engineering design services for athletic field upgrades at Central, Denby, and Southeastern High Schools. The scope of work involves converting grass fields to synthetic turf, installing new drainage systems, replacing tracks, repairing bleachers, and upgrading field lighting, fencing, and parking lot paving. The project also includes structural, electrical, and low voltage engineering. All design documents must be submitted to the City of Detroit for review and approval, and the selected firm must ensure compliance with the Michigan Revised School Code, the School Building Construction Act, and the School Occupational Code. Proposals are due by 12:00 p.m. on September 17, 2026, via DemandStar.com. The District will evaluate submissions based on a 100-point scale, weighting responsiveness to the RFP at 30 points, firm capability and past performance at 25 points, project team capability at 25 points, and pricing at 20 points. Award decisions may be single or multiple based on contractor capacity and geographic coverage. The contract incorporates AIA B101-2017 and A201-2017 standard forms and requires various certifications, including proof of insurance, non-discrimination notices, and notarized conflict of interest and familial disclosure statements. While hard construction budgets are estimated between 2.4 million and 3.4 million dollars per school, the A&E design fees are to be quoted by the offeror using the provided bid proposal form.