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DPW Emergency Operations Center Programing Study

Published

February 25, 2026

| Facilities Department

The Town of Sudbury (“Owner’), by its Town Manager acting through the Combined Facilities Director is seeking proposals from registered architects/firms licensed to do business in Massachusetts and experienced in design of public buildings to perform services in connection with the existing Department of Public Works Emergency Operations Center located at 275 Old Lancaster Road, Sudbury, MA.

Copies of the RFQ will be available beginning Monday, March 9, 2026 by email request to the Office of the Combined Facilities Director at facilities@sudbury.ma.us or in person at the Facilities Office located 275 Old Lancaster Road, Sudbury, MA  01776, Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 3:00pm..

A mandatory site visit will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 18, 2026.   The site visit will commence at the Department of Public Works Office Building, 275 Old Lancaster Road, Sudbury, MA 01776.  All RFQ-related questions are due at the Office of the Combined Facilities Director no later than Monday, March 30, 2026 by 12:00 PM.  

Proposals addressed to the Town of Sudbury Combined Facilities Director will be received at the Office of the Combined Facilities Director, 275 Old Lancaster Rd., Sudbury, MA 01776, until 12:00 PM, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, addressed to the Combined Facilities Director, DPW Building, 275 Old Lancaster Rd., Sudbury, MA 01776.   Proposals received after the deadline will not be accepted. No electronic submissions will be accepted.

Services are solicited for three phases follows:

Phase I services shall include, but not be limited to, feasibility study, programming, space planning, phasing, cost analysis, furniture, fixtures and equipment planning of the existing DPW Emergency Operations Center. The study will also determine potential needs and analyze space optimization for the purpose of improving efficiencies, modernizing the design to meet the needs of the current and future employees, and to develop living and workspace that is aligned with the DPW Emergency Operations Center mission and goals.  Said services to include two concept plans and preliminary order of magnitude cost estimates.

Phase II services shall include preparation of schematic design and preliminary construction cost estimates inclusive or required oversight for the selected design and anything relative to said design.

Phase III, preparation of construction documents and construction cost estimates are to be contracted separately contingent upon project funding approval and will consist of bidding and construction administration services during the renovation or construction of the DPW Emergency Operation Center.

The Architect’s Phase I and Phase II services, as set forth in the RFQ, are expected to commence upon signing a contract presented by the Town based upon the qualifications of the proposer and an acceptable fee which is not to exceed $50,000.

The Town reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive informalities and to award in the best interest of the Town.   All questions regarding this RFQ should be directed to the Office of the Combined Facilities Director at facilities@sudbury.ma.us.

The Town of Sudbury

Sandra R. Duran, Combined Facility Director