Riverside Unified School District #2025/26-51

RUSD RFQ for Supplemental Architectural Services for K-12 School Projects

Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is seeking to expand its pool of qualified architectural firms for upcoming K-12 school projects in Riverside, California. - Government Buyer: - Riverside Unified School District (RUSD), Riverside County, Purchasing Office - Scope of Services: - Supplemental architectural and engineering services for K-12 school design, construction, and modernization - Includes new classroom and support facility construction, replacement of relocatable facilities with permanent buildings, and modernization (expansions, technology upgrades, finish replacements, mechanical and electrical upgrades) - Services cover needs assessments, state funding application assistance, preparation of plans and documents for regulatory agencies (DSA, CDE, OPSC), and construction administration - Project management and cost control methodologies required - Notable Requirements: - Firms must be registered to do business in California and hold relevant professional licenses - Demonstrated experience with K-12 public school projects is required - Compliance with drug-free and tobacco-free workplace policies, fingerprinting, and background checks - Ability to provide detailed project management and cost control - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a qualifications-based selection for professional services - Contract structure involves as-needed, project-specific agreements with phased payments tied to design and construction milestones

Description

Riverside Unified School District is requesting submissions for a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to retain architectural firms for supplemental architectural services related to school design, construction, and modernization. The scope includes new classroom or support facilities, replacement of relocatable facilities, and modernization projects such as expansions, technology enhancements, and system replacements. Firms will assist with identifying needs, applying for state funding, preparing plans and documents for various agencies, and serving as construction administrators. Submissions must be delivered to the RUSD Purchasing Department by 3:00 pm PST on July 7, 2026.

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