Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
School Districts
NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS (RFQ)

For Annual Contract for Structural Engineering Services

The Office of Facilities Design and Construction announces that professional services are required for an annual contract for Structural Engineering Services for Duval County Public Schools. The firm(s) selected under an annual contract will be responsible for assigned projects having estimated construction costs and study fees not exceeding the threshold amounts of $1,000,000 (construction) and $50,000 (study fees) respectively, provided for in §287.055 Florida Statutes. This will be a multiple award contract for an initial period of one year with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods.

Applications are to be sent to:

                                                        James L. Womack, Director

                                                        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 April 24, 2007

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

MBE GOALS:                               Encouragement

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.