Opportunity
Massachusetts Amherst Civic Plus #494
Design and Engineering Services for Amherst Public Works Headquarters Replacement
Posted
April 29, 2026
Respond By
May 27, 2026
Identifier
494
NAICS
541310, 541330
This opportunity seeks qualified design and engineering professionals for the replacement of the Amherst Public Works Headquarters facility in Amherst, Massachusetts. - Government Buyer: - Town of Amherst, Massachusetts (local government) - Scope of Work: - Design and engineering services for a new Public Works Headquarters at 586 S. Pleasant Street - Preparation of specifications and bid-ready documents for general construction bidding - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a professional services solicitation - Key Requirements: - Applicants must be Massachusetts registered architects with at least five years of relevant public construction experience - Must hold all applicable Massachusetts registrations and licenses - Demonstrated knowledge of Massachusetts State Building Code, Architectural Access Board, ADA, and public bid laws (M.G.L. Chapter 149) - Experience in energy-efficient building design and at least one similar public works facility project in the last ten years - Insurance requirements: professional malpractice/errors and omissions, general liability, and motor vehicle insurance, with the Town listed as additionally insured - Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) required upon contract execution - Fee: - Services fee will be negotiated but not exceed $3.5 million - Place of Performance: - 586 S. Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA (site of new facility)
Description
The Town of Amherst is seeking qualified designers to provide design and engineering services for the replacement of the Public Works Headquarters facility located at 586 S. Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA. The scope includes preparation of specifications and bid-ready documents for general construction bidding. The fee for services will be negotiated and shall not exceed $3.5 million. Bid documents must be ready for distribution by June 30, 2027, and designer applications are due by May 27, 2026.