PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECURAL SERVICES

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) requests qualifications from Architectural firms to provide basic architectural services for a Campus Wide Improvement project. The firm selected under this contract will be responsible for assigned facility projects including but not limited to Roofing and Interior work. Funds to be used will be the remaining 2008-2009 Building and Campus Wide Systems Maintenance and 2009-2010 anticipated Building and Campus Wide Systems Maintenance funds to proceed with the projects on a priority to meet campus needs. Selection of finalists will be held in accordance with Chapter 287.055, Florida Statutes.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTAL

Firms interested in being considered for this project should access www.fsdb.k12.fl.us: Administrative Information – Business Services – Construction Services – Selection Info – Selection Criteria of the Architect/Engineer.

SUBMITTAL DUE

Submittals must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. local time on Monday, April 6, 2009, and should be mailed or delivered to: Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, Attn.: Mr. John Connor, Purchasing Director, Stores and Receiving, Building #28, 207 N. San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084-2799. Facsimile (FAX) submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered.

The results of the short-list and final selection will be posted at FSDB, Purchasing Department, 207 N. San Marco Ave., Stores and Receiving, Building #28, St. Augustine, FL and may be viewed during regular working days between the hours of 7:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., beginning 24 hours after the selection. Final selection results will also be posted in the Florida Administrative Weekly. Any protests of the selection must be made within 72 hours of the posting. Failure to file a protest within 72 hours (not including Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday) after posting shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Applicants are advised that plans and specifications for projects may be reused.