The Allentown School District’s building committee on July 24 approved KCBA Architects to begin professional architectural and engineering services for the new Bridgeview Academy of Health, Science, Innovation and Technology.

Staff said they issued a request for qualifications to approximately 18 firms; five firms submitted proposals and three were interviewed. KCBA was the committee’s selection. The approval authorizes the district to work with KCBA to develop the educational program and then negotiate a contract through the district’s procurement and legal process.

Presenters said the district wanted to prequalify an architect before finalizing the program for the 21st‑century school and to broaden the district’s portfolio of professional service providers. The committee carried the motion and directed staff to continue contract development with the district solicitor before returning for final approval.

Discussion only: selection process and intent to develop programmatic design with KCBA.

Direction/assignment: staff to draft contract terms and continue program design work with KCBA and district leadership.

Formal action: committee voted to approve KCBA as the selected firm; subsequent contract negotiation and final approval remain required.