NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS

Duval County Public Schools

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 HVAC at Mandarin High School, No. 260 and First Coast High School, No. 265, DCSB Project No. M-87100 – Stage II, 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 Four Million, Three Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($4,340,000). The project scope shall consist of engineering and design for replacement of various identified HVAC components in the existing facilities, including air handlers, piping, ductwork and valves. Building envelope issues shall also be addressed.

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:               James L. Womack

PHONE NO.:                                 (904)390-2279

RESPONSE DUE DATE:             RFQ’s ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE JULY 16, 2007

                                                        AND WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 4:30 PM

MBE GOALS:                               15% Overall

Information on the selection process can be found at www.dreamsbeginhere.org go to about dcps, then dcps departments, then facilities design and construction then 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.