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The Bureau of General Services (BGS), Division of Planning, Design & Construction (DPDC) is accepting applications for the 2026-2028 Professional Services Prequalification List. Architectural, Engineering, and other public improvement-related professional services firms may submit this application. See the application instructions and the referenced statute and rule for more information. Click on this link to Apply Now. |
Professional services related to the construction, major alteration or repair of buildings or public works owned or leased by the State of Maine include the following: Architectural; Landscape Architectural; Civil Engineering; Structural Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Fire Alarm System Design; Sprinkler System Design; Roof System Design; Land Survey; Construction Testing; Special Inspections; and Commissioning. By statute, the BGS may select a person or person to perform professional, architectural or engineering services form this list without advertising or competitive selection if the cost of the services does not exceed $50,000.
Before using the Professional Services Prequalification List, a State agency must request approval of a Public Improvement Project through the BGS, DPDC (Project Approval Application webpage), proceeding only after the BGS, DPDC approval is granted.
The following is a step-by-step procedure for Agency use of this list. If there are any questions or assistance needed at any stage, please consult with the BGS, DPDC.
- Agency reviews available Professionals on the Professional Services Prequalification List.
- Agency selects and contacts one Professional from the list.
- Agency informs Professional that they were selected based on their presence on the list.
- Professional confirms that all relevant information contained in their prequalification application has not change.
- Agency provides a written project scope, project schedule, and project budget to the Professional.
- Agency requests a detailed written proposal from the Professional.
- Professional provides a detailed written proposal to agency. If Professional does not reply affirmatively, or if agency cannot successfully negotiate terms of the agreement, return to Step 1. The proposal should include: a scope of services; a work schedule; the fee amount and any allowance for reimbursable expenses, if applicable.
- Agency creates a Professional Services Agreement based on negotiation with the Professional. The BGS may assist by confirming that agreement is feasible.
- Agency and professional sign Professional Services Agreement.
- Agency sends complete, signed Professional Services Agreement to the BGS for approval.
- After agreement is approved by the BGS, the Professional carries out the work of the agreement with the agency.
- Agency administers the agreement including approval of invoices.
- Agency drafts supplemental agreements as needed, understanding that the initial agreement plus supplemental agreements shall not exceed $50,000 in fee.