The Town of Cape Elizabeth, Maine ("Contracting Authority") is seeking professional design services of a qualified "Firm" within the meaning of 18-554 CMR Chapter 1 for a feasibility study and conceptual design for the Cape Elizabeth School System. The Firm's role will be to work with the School Building Advisory Committee ("SBAC"), to develop a plan to either renovate, provide for new construction or devise a renovation/addition scheme for the Contracting Authority's only Elementary School (Pond Cove Elementary School) and Middle School (Cape Elizabeth Middle School). The plan will be based on the implementation of the school's educational program and financial feedback from the SBAC. These services will also potentially include some renovations and/or a small addition to the Contracting Authority's sole High School (Cape Elizabeth High School). The estimated construction budget for the potential Project may range from $60 million to $120 million depending upon the solution that is agreed upon by the SBAC and the Contracting Authority. The applying Firm should have the ability to guide the SBAC and public voters through the Feasibility and Conceptual Stages of Design. It is anticipated that as part of the Firm's Feasibility Study, they will review the problems identified by the past Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study produced by the Colby/Simons team. The Firm's effort will also include identifying multiple options that can address the deficiencies identified in the Needs Assessment. These options will be presented to the SBAC and its various Subcommittees at regularstages of the project. The options presented should include varying price ranges within the designated budget range identified in this RFQ. The Firm must demonstrate the ability to provide community outreach with the SBAC Communications Subcommittee and Contracting Authority representatives to solicit feedback on each of the options that are identified and provide supporting graphics and narratives to communicate the design issues in simple and understandable terms. The awarded Firm will work with the Contracting Authority on services relative to the construction of renovations, additions to, or new construction of the Pond Cove Elementary School and Cape Elizabeth Middle School. If the projected estimates allow it, renovations and/or additions to the Cape Elizabeth High School will be included in this scope. The awarded Firm will support an effective and efficient use of public funds for the school construction projects, helping to ensure a high-quality finished, and fiscally responsible project. All questions regarding this RFQ should be addressed exclusively in writing via email to the Superintendent of Schools by August 25, 2023, at 2:00 pm to: Christopher Record, Superintendent of Schools Town of Cape Elizabeth School Department 320 Ocean House Road Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 crecord@capeelizabethschools.org.