PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) announces that professional services are required for the project listed below.

PROJECT NUMBER: FSDB-20090001

PROJECT NAME: Cary White Renovations

PROJECT LOCATION: The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 N. San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084-2799.

SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED: Engineering services including, but not limited to, the replacement of all HVAC systems with updated, code compliant energy efficient systems. The program recommends minor architectural elements, expansion of the fire suppression, alarm and notification systems, lighting retrofit, plumbing renovation, and power distribution.

The facility is 80,330 square foot two story structure which consist of dormitory areas, classrooms, and administrative spaces to serve FSDB students and special needs.

PROJECT BUDGET: $8,165,000.00

FSDB PROJECT MANAGER: Greg Clements

PHONE NUMBER: (904)827-2372

RESPONSE DUE DATE: Thursday, October 16, 2008, no later than 3:00 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTAL

Firms interested in being considered for this project should contact The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind by email: Laura Bowden, Contract Administrator at bowdenl@fsdb.k12.fl.us or John Connor, Purchasing Director at connorj@fsdb.k12.fl.us requesting instruction booklet “Selection Criteria of the Architect/Engineer dated December 2007.”