Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
School Districts
New Autistic Classrooms at Southside Middle School No. 211/DCSB Project No. C-91200 for Duval County Public Schools

                                                        NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS

                                              OFFICE OF FACILITIES DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

                                                                                           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 New Autistic Classrooms at Southside Middle School No. 211/DCSB Project No. C-91200 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 One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($1,200,000)(CONSTRUCTION BUDGET). The project scope shall consist of a new building consisting of six new autistic classrooms, associated support spaces; relocation of existing portables; and site improvements. All payments made under this contract and/or payment made under Sales Tax Exemption purchases (Direct Purchases) may be made via Electronic Payment via credit card or direct check at the District’s sole option.

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: RFQ’s ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 6, 2007

AND WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 4:30 p.m.

MBE GOALS: 15% Overall

Information on the selection process can be found at www.dreamsbeginhere.org then 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.

The Total Project Budget is $2,000,000, however, DCPS has received appropriations totaling only $1,000,000. Additional appropriation in the amount of $1,000,000 is expected next year.