Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
School Districts
New Bartram Springs K-5 School No. 161, DCSB Project No. C-91130 and New Waterleaf K-5 No. 160, DCSB Project No. C-91140 for Duval County Public Schools

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 New Bartram Springs K-5 School No. 161, DCSB Project No. C-91130 and New Waterleaf K-5 No. 160, DCSB Project No. C-91140 for Duval County Public Schools. The firm selected will be responsible for design, bid review and construction administration for these projects. New Bartram Springs K-5 School No. 161, construction not to exceed budget of $20,000,000.00 and New Waterleaf K-5 No. 160, construction not to exceed budget of $20,000,000.00.

The project scope shall consist of architectural and engineering services for a new 788 student station K-5 prototype that meets Duval County Public Schools K-5 educational specifications and design guidelines. Project delivery will be Design/CM for both projects.

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:               Tony M. Gimenez

PHONE NO.:                                 (904)390-2279

RESPONSE DUE DATE:             RFQ’s ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE august 14, 2007

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

MBE GOALS:                               15% Overall for each project

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.