About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Town of Westford seeks qualifications from architectural firms to provide professional historic architectural, engineering, preservation, and related design services for improvements to two municipal buildings. The selected prime designer will coordinate all required consultants to handle natural slate roofing, cupola and exterior architectural restoration, building-envelope rehabilitation, and accessibility improvements. Eligible applicants must be US organizations possessing demonstrated experience in historic public buildings, slate roof restoration, Massachusetts public construction procurement, and coordination with the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Mandatory briefing sessions and site visits occur on November 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and written questions must be submitted to [email protected] by November 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Qualifications packages utilizing the Commonwealth standard municipal designer application are due December 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Town of Westford
- Solicitation No.
- 27-14
Scope of work
- Investigation and design for Town Hall natural slate roof replacement and substrate repairs
- Restoration of Town Hall cupola siding, trim, framing, and architectural elements
- Evaluation and restoration of exterior trim, cornices, soffits, and architectural woodwork
- Evaluation and restoration of Museum entire exterior building envelope
- Restroom design and accessibility improvements compliant with accessibility and building codes
- Coordination with Massachusetts Historical Commission and support for historic preservation reviews
- Preparation of schematic design, design development, and bidding construction documents
- Construction administration, site observations, and project closeout services
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Historic Preservation Experience | Not specified |
| Historic Slate Roofing and Cupola Experience | Not specified |
| Historic Exterior Envelope Experience | Not specified |
| Accessibility Improvements in Historic Structures | Not specified |
| Massachusetts Historical Commission and Preservation Review Experience | Not specified |
| Qualifications and Experience of Proposed Key Personnel | Not specified |
| Investigation and Forensic Capabilities | Not specified |
| Massachusetts Public Project Experience | Not specified |
| Cost Control and Constructability | Not specified |
| Past Performance and References | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Experience providing architectural services for historic public buildings
- Experience with historic natural slate roof replacement and restoration
- Experience with historic cupola, tower, or comparable rooftop architectural element restoration
- Experience investigating and correcting water infiltration and complex flashing conditions
- Experience evaluating existing roof decks, substrates, concealed conditions, and historic framing
- Experience with historic exterior-envelope restoration, including wood siding and trim
- Experience incorporating accessibility improvements into historic buildings complying with Massachusetts requirements
- Experience working directly with the Massachusetts Historical Commission and historic preservation restrictions
Documents to include with your response
- Commonwealth Standard Designer Application Form for Municipalities and Public Agencies
- Resumes, professional registrations, and relevant experience of key personnel
- Examples of comparable projects with required details and owner references
- Description of experience and approach to coordinating with the MHC
- Description of firm's approach to construction cost control
- Tax Compliance Certification
- Certificate of Corporate Authority
- Non-Collusion Statement
- Signature Page
Key dates
- Release Date
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Briefing Session and Site Visit
- Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM
- Deadline for Questions
- Friday, November 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM
- Final Addendum
- Wednesday November 18, 2026
- Qualifications Submission Due Date
- Wednesday December 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy package
- Instructions
- Deliver to Town of Westford Facilities Department, 23R Depot Street, Westford, MA 01886. Submit one signed original and one electronic PDF copy on a labeled USB drive, marked RFQ #27-14 - Town Hall and Museum Historic Architectural Services.
Contract details
- Estimated value
- $386,000
- Place of performance
- 55 Main Street and 2 Boston Road, Westford, MA 01886
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional liability and other insurance required by applicable law and the Town