Committee approves RFQ for high school construction architect; appoints building and evaluation committee representatives
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The committee authorized release of a request for qualifications for an architect for Stage 2 and emergency projects at Smithfield High School, appointed two school committee members to the required building committee and named Ms. Pafford to the RFQ evaluation committee.
The Smithfield School Committee voted Jan. 2 to approve a request for qualifications (RFQ) seeking an architect for Stage 2 and emergency projects at Smithfield High School and appointed school committee members to required project committees.
Administrators said the RFQ covers Stage 2 work and emergency projects — including floor replacement in culinary and the ISC room — while an owner's project manager (OPM) handles Stage 1. The committee will present the RFQ to the town council and proceed with a tight timeline to advertise widely and accept bids.
Under Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) requirements, the committee also appointed two school committee members to the building committee, a standing group that will provide recommendations alongside the school committee and town council during construction. Salah had previously volunteered; another committee member also offered to serve and the two were appointed by motion and voice vote.
Separately, the committee appointed Ms. Pafford to serve on the short-term evaluation committee that will score architect applicants using a provided rubric. The administration emphasized meetings may occur outside daytime hours and that building committee sessions will be public and noticed.
A motion to approve the RFQ and to make the appointments was made, seconded and carried by voice vote.