Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
School Districts

NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS

FOR

Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Professional Services

Architect/Engineering Services

The Office of Facilities Design and Construction announces that Architect/Engineer services are required for a project entitled Renovations and Improvements at Mt. Herman No. 164 and Alden Road No. 252 DCSB Project No. M-84960 for Duval County Public Schools. The firm selected will be responsible for design, bid review and construction administration of this project having an estimated construction cost of approximately $2,398,000.00 (CONSTRUCTION BUDGET). The project scope shall consist of improvements at two facilities, Alden Road and Mt. Herman. At Alden Road the work consists of the replacement of main distribution panel (MDP) and a secondary electrical panel; new bus loop; canopy and parent pick-up loop. At Mt. Herman the work consists of ADA improvements; egress improvements; window replacement; bathroom renovations; and grease trap replacement.

Applications are to be sent to:               Duval County Public Schools

                                                                Facilities Design and

                                                                Construction

                                                                1701 Prudential Drive

                                                                5th Floor

                                                                Jacksonville, FL 32207-8182

PROJECT MANAGER:                       Kris Eskelin

PHONE NO.:                                         (904)390-2279

RESPONSE DUE DATE:                     November 7, 2006, and will be

                                                               accepted until 4:30 p.m.

MBE GOALS:                                       15% Overall

Information on the selection process can be found at www.educationalcentral.org/facilities under Selection Booklets.

Applicants are advised that all plans, drawings and specifications for this project may be reused by the Owner as a prototype for future projects in the District.