Portsmouth School Committee awards architect and educational planning services to Studio Jade, contingent on cost negotiations
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Summary
The committee approved an award to Studio Jade for architect, engineering and educational planning services for stages 1 and 2 of the district’s five-year capital plan, contingent on cost negotiations; the RFQ drew nine proposals.
The Portsmouth School Committee on July 17 voted unanimously to award architect, engineering and educational planning services for stages 1 and 2 of the district’s five-year capital plan to Studio Jade, contingent on successful cost negotiations. The motion passed 7-0.
District staff reported the district issued a request for qualifications on June 16 and received nine proposals. An evaluation committee that included district and town officials reviewed submissions and used a scoring process to select Studio Jade as the top-ranked firm. The award is contingent on successful cost negotiations; the contract will return to the committee for final approval after negotiations conclude.
No contract value was specified during the public discussion. The committee recorded the award vote as unanimous. The item followed the district’s timeline for planning stages one and two of the capital program and is intended to secure architectural and educational-planning services needed for the next five-year capital plan.
