Request for Proposals - Architectural and Engineering Services for Police Station Renovation

Location:	Vermont
Posted:	Aug 13, 2026
Due:	Sep 17, 2026
Agency:	City of Winooski
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction
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City of Winooski

27 West Allen Street

Winooski, VT 05404

(802) 655-6410

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Architectural and Engineering Services for the Winooski

Police Station Renovations

Issued: August 13, 2026

Revised: N/A

Deadline for Submissions: Thursday, September 17, 2026; 12:00pm

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CONTENTS

The Request for Proposals (RFP) Documents include the following contents:

1. General Information

2. Project Background

3. Project Objectives

4. Scope of Work

5. Proposal Schedule

6. Proposal Submission Requirements

7. Proposal Review and Selection

8. General Conditions

Attachment 1 - Concept Plan Documents

Attachment 2 – Draft Agreement

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

The City of Winooski is seeking proposals from qualified architectural and

engineering (A/E) firms to provide professional design services for the

renovation of the Winooski Police Station located at 27 West Allen Street,

Winooski VT.

A concept planning phase has been completed to determine prioritized

renovation scope; preliminary floor plans identify the improvement scope and a

preliminary cost estimate (See Attachment 1). The selected consultant will

advance the project through Design Development, Construction Documents,

permitting, and bidding in coordination with the Police Department and Public

Works.

The city intends to select the firm that demonstrates the best qualifications,

experience, project approach, and value.

Owner’s Representative

The Owner’s Representative for this RFP is Jon Rauscher, DPW Director.

Prospective Respondents may contact him by email at jrauscher@winooskivt.gov

or by phone at (802) 540.5122.

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Agreement

This Work will utilize AIA Document B101-2017, Standard Agreement Between

Owner and Architect. A draft Agreement, modified as anticipated to be applicable

for this work, is included with this RFP (Attachment 2). Other terms of the

Agreement may be negotiable, but Respondents shall indicate their exceptions and

proposed revisions to the terms with the Proposal submission. Prospective

Respondents may email the Owner’s Representative with questions about the

Agreement prior to the Inquiry Deadline.

Designated Website

The Designated Website for this RFP is https://www.winooskivt.gov/bids.aspx.

Addenda to this RFP will be made available for download from the Designated

Website. Firms shall monitor the Designated Website for additional information

and any Addenda. The Owner will not be responsible for these documents

obtained from sources other than the Owner.

Mandatory Building Walkthrough Meeting

Proposers are required to attend one (1) on-site facility walkthrough. The

scheduled dates/times for the walkthrough are:

• Wednesday, August 26 at 10:00 am

• Tuesday, September 1st at 2:00 pm

If for some reason neither of these dates are available, please contact the Owner’s

Representative for a potential alternative day/time.

2. PROJECT BACKGROUND

The project will renovate the existing police station to improve operational

efficiency, safety, security, accessibility, building systems, and long-term

functionality. The police station is located on the 1st level at 27 West Allen Street.

The 2nd floor of the 27 West Allen Street building is the location of City Hall

administrative offices and is not included in the scope of work. The police

department has already coordinated space for temporary relocation during

construction phase work. No construction phasing or swing space need to be

considered when designing the renovation improvements.

The selected consultant will build upon the completed concept plan documents

(see Appendix A) and develop design development plans, final plans and

complete construction documents including specifications suitable for public

bidding.

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During FY26 annual Town Meeting Day city budget vote, the public approved a

bond for architectural, engineering and construction based upon preliminary

project estimate (“Total Project Budget - Rough Order of Magnitude 10/31/25”)

3. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The project improvement priorities are shown in Appendix A (City of Winooski

Police Department Prioritized Work List – 2/21/25) and below. This list was

developed between the police department staff and selected concept A/E

consultant.

High-Priority Scope Items (Refer to sketch SK1.1 – Appendix A)

a. Demolish all flooring (requires asbestos abatement)

b. Demolish ceiling grid; salvage light fixtures

c. New resilient flooring throughout

d. New carpet tile in Sergeants, Police Chief and Officers’ rooms

e. New plumbing fixtures and vanity

f. Make one of the water closets ADA compliant

g. New stainless steel water closet in detention w/flush controls in corridor

h. (6) New lockers in Women's Locker Room; demolish closet (Actual count TBD)

i. (9) New lockers in Men's Locker Room (Actual count TBD)

j. New mail cubbies

k. Demolish wall between Break Room & Kitchen; infill one door, change

swinging to barn style slider

l. Painting entire interior

m. Replace exit sign in Corridor 104

Medium Priority Scope Items

a. Garage: Patch holes in gypsum ceiling

b. Reconfigure current dispatch area. program -TBD

Lower Priority Scope Items

a. Replace existing breakroom window with breakroom tray and breakroom

surface to wall. Determine UL rating.

b. Replace damaged clerestory in Detention.

c. New shared shower between Men's & Women's Locker Rooms

d. Garage - add insulation to ceiling

e. Balance existing Thermostat

f. Sound attenuation insulation

g. Replace existing security film

h. Add insulation to exterior walls in occupiable spaces

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4. SCOPE OF WORK

The consultant shall provide all architectural and engineering services necessary

to complete the following phases. Each phase will include general project

administration scope including but not limited to;

• Preparation of meeting agendas and applicable meeting materials

circulated at least one week before the meeting to allow PD and City staff

adequate review time.

• Meeting minutes documenting decisions, action items, and responsible

parties.

• At minimum, the Consultant will budget for monthly project progress

meetings with PD and City staff (remote or in-person) during project

phases below. Listed milestone meetings (e.g. 30%, 60%, 90% review)

below count as monthly progress meetings.

Task 1 – Project Initiation and Basis of Design

The selected consultant shall conduct a project kickoff meeting with Police

Department staff and other stakeholders. The consultant shall review the

completed concept planning documents and supporting documentation, verify

the project scope, budget, operational requirements, and schedule, identify any

modifications required since completion of the concept phase, and prepare a

Memorandum summarizing the agreed-upon basis of design (BOD). The

memorandum should also include any additional information the consultant

needs from the City to for the Design Development phase. Following City

acceptance of the memorandum, the consultant shall proceed with Design

Development.

BOD Meetings: Assume at least 2 meetings for this task. One meeting must be

held in-person.

BOD Deliverables: Basis-of-Design Memorandum, Draft project schedule

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Title:	Request for Proposals - Architectural and Engineering Services for Police Station Renovation
Category:	RFPs, RFQs and Bids
Status:	Open