Designer Selection Panel

The MSBA has established a Designer Selection Panel (“DSP”) for the selection of designers, programmers and entities providing feasibility studies in connection with public school construction projects seeking funding from the MSBA.

Pursuant to M.G.L c.7 § 38C, the MSBA applied for and received an exemption from the jurisdiction of the Designer Selection Board of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the establishment of a DSP for projects funded by the MSBA.  The DSP consists of recommended candidates of the Boston Society of Architects (BSA), the American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts (ACEC) and the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts (the AGC) as well as MSBA staff, independent design and construction professionals, and representatives of the applicant school district.

Independent members generally serve for a two-year term.  Members representing the applicant school district are selected on a project-by-project basis and their term will be project-specific.

Information about the DSP:

• Designer Selection Panel Members and Meeting Schedule 
• Selection Process
• Scope of Services
• Designer Model RFS
• Designer Contract for Design/Bid/Build
• Designer Contract for CM-at-Risk
• Upcoming Procurement Schedule
• DSP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

 If you have any questions about the Designer Selection Panel, please contact Marie Deslauriers at the Massachusetts School Building Authority (617.720.4466 or Marie.Deslauriers@massschoolbuildings.org).