Architectural Services - Miscellaneous Facilities

Denton County is requesting Qualification Statements from firms who can adequately demonstrate they have the resources, experience and qualifications to provide the County with quality Architectural services. The County reserves the right to solicit services outside this RFSQ for any project.

The services procured through this solicitation will be provided on an as-needed basis for a term not to exceed five (5) years from the date the contract is approved and executed by Commissioners’ Court.

The goals and objectives of the awarded Architectural Firms shall be to assist Denton County in planning, evaluating, designing, and implementing building and facility projects on an as-needed basis throughout the contract term. Services may include, but are not limited to, new construction, building additions, renovations, remodeling, space reconfigurations, facility improvements, and associated site and infrastructure modifications.

The scope of services required for each assignment shall be determined by the County based on the specific needs, size, complexity, and anticipated outcomes of the project. The County reserves the right to award services in a manner determined to be in the best interest of the County.

It shall be the responsibility of the selected firms to provide professional Architectural services in accordance with the requirements of the Contract, project specifications, applicable codes, standards, accepted industry practice and the direction of Denton County for each specified project. The selected firms shall:

• Meet and collaborate with the County and affected departments to identify project goals, operational requirements, space needs, and functional objectives. [...]
• Develop conceptual designs, schematic plans, design development documents, construction drawings, specifications, and other technical documents as required for each assignment. [...]
• Develop and update project cost estimates, schedules, and milestone plans throughout the applicable design phases. [...]
• When authorized, provide construction administration services, including review of submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs), participation in project meetings, periodic site observations, review of proposed changes and payment applications, and evaluation of construction progress. [...]
• Assist with project completion activities, including but limited to, final inspections and punch lists. Provide required electronic project records and record drawings within the authorized scope. [...]
• Maintain regular communication with the County's designated representatives and provide project updates, meeting documentation, cost estimates, schedules, and other deliverables as requested. [...]

The specific services, deliverables, schedule, and compensation for each assignment shall be established and authorized by the County based on the needs and complexity of the project. The County does not guarantee a minimum number of assignments, volume of work, or expenditure during the contract term.

Respondents may submit qualification statements electronically by uploading documents required, via Denton County’s Bonfire Portal, powered by Euna Procurement, at https://dentoncounty.bonfirehub.com, for RFSQ Evaluations. If you choose to submit in hard copy, submit one original paper copy of your submittal to the office of the Director of Purchasing.

**Sealed Qualification Statements** will be received PRIOR to and publicly opened at **2:00 P.M. on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026**. Late statements will not be accepted. Respondents shall not submit pricing in this package.

The Request for Qualifications will be evaluated using a point system (100) on the following categories.

• Tab 1 – Firm Qualifications (40)
• Tab 2 – Technical Qualifications (60)

Oral presentations may be conducted with the most qualified firms. Competitive Range scoring will total 200 points. The respondents’ final evaluated score will be the combined total of:

• Oral and Question Presentation (100)
• Points from the Initial Evaluation (100)

The services procured through this solicitation will be provided on an as-needed basis for a term not to exceed five (5) years from the date the contract is approved and executed by Commissioners’ Court.