DCF Trauma-Informed Design Services
Federal opportunity from 0009 - DCF - Central Office • Department of Children and Families. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: May 21, 2026. Industry: NAICS 95, 14, 17.
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Description
Seeking services from a designer with established expertise in transformation, adaptive reuse, and retrofit of interior and exterior spaces that cater to children, youth, and families served by the Department and employees.
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The DCF Central Office is soliciting trauma-informed design services aimed at transforming spaces for children, youth, and families. The contract seeks a designer with demonstrable expertise in adaptive reuse and retrofit of both interior and exterior environments. The response deadline is set for May 21, 2026, opening opportunities for specialized firms to engage with the state's design needs.
The buyer aims to enhance spaces through design that supports trauma-informed care for children, youth, and families. This involves rethinking existing structures to improve usability and accessibility for the populations served by the Department.
- Design firms with trauma-informed care experience
- Companies specializing in adaptive reuse projects
- Firms with a portfolio in interior and exterior transformations
- Identify existing spaces needing transformation
- Develop design proposals that align with trauma-informed care principles
- Manage adaptive reuse and retrofit projects
- Coordinate with DCF stakeholders for project approval
- Conduct site assessments and present recommendations
- Portfolio demonstrating relevant experience
- Design approach explaining trauma-informed principles
- Team qualifications and relevant past projects
- Cost proposal for design services
- Project timeline and milestones
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- Adhere to DCF guidelines for child-friendly environments
- Ensure designs meet local building codes and safety regulations
- Consider competitive pricing based on service complexity and market standards
- Provide tiered pricing options for different project phases
- Consider partnering with child welfare consultants for insights
- Engage local contractors familiar with adaptive reuse
- Changes in DCF regulations may impact design requirements
- Potential project delays due to stakeholder approvals
- What specific outcomes does DCF envision for these design services?
- Are there existing constraints on space utilization that we should be aware of?
- What is the budget range allocated for this project?
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- Complete construction budget details
- Specific performance site locations
- List of key DCF stakeholders
- Details on the project approval timeline
- Clarification on whether multiple contracts will be awarded
- Performance period specifics
- Information on potential future projects
- Requirements for sustainability in design
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