SCOPE AND BACKGROUND: Through this Request for Proposal (RFP), the Office of Purchasing & Contracting (hereinafter the “State”) is seeking to establish a contract with a qualified Architectural and/or Engineering firm to provide architectural and engineering design services for the planning phase of the Administration and Booking Reconstruction at Northwest State Correctional Facility, St Albans, Vermont. Interested firms are invited to bid on providing architectural/engineering design services described in Section 2 of this RFP. Northwest State Correctional Facility (NWSCF) was built in 1969, with the booking area added in 1973 and the admin area in 1983. The facility houses 255 male inmates, and 170 staff over two shifts. The goal of this project is to enhance functionality, efficiency, and well-being to serve both administration, staff, visitors and incarcerated entry needs. The scope of services for this project shall include programming, conceptual design and cost estimating. Intakes have increased exponentially from the original design leaving the booking area lacking capacity and storage, as well as updated procedures and technology requiring additional space. The administrative area is not large enough to accommodate the programmatic needs outside the secure portion of the facility. The staff area is too large and does not include employee wellness amenities, impacting staff morale and well-being. The booking area should be able to accommodate 30 intakes and 2 staff stations, approximately 4000 sqft plus a 2-spot transport garage. The Administrative area would be approximately 8000sqft based on similar sized facilities. All secure projects are to utilize evidence-based design principles for trauma informed care. All state of Vermont projects must explore renewable energy options. This project has been chosen for the Art in State Buildings Program. Facility improvements should comply with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and American Correctional Association Standard (ACA). Existing site and floor plan are attached.
