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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARCHITECTS RFQ 2013Dr. Charles J. Shackett, Superintendent Marjean McConnell, Deputy Superintendent 3497 North Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83401  (208) 525-4400  Fax (208) 529-0104  www.d93schools.org Board of Trustees  Annette Winchester  Kip Nelson  Amy Landers  Brian McBride  Jeff Bird Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer August 15, 2013 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS To: ARCHITECTS From: Roger E. Hill Director of Plant Facilities Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401 Proposals will be received at the District Administration Office, 3497 N. Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401, until September 5, 2013 at 2:00 p.m., for furnishing design services for Bonneville Joint School District No. 93. The Board of Trustees of Bonneville Joint School District No. 93, Bonneville and Bingham Counties, State of Idaho is soliciting proposals from qualified Architectural firms for assistance in the following: This project may include: (1) one new high school with a student capacity of 1,500 students (225,000 sq. ft.) with a completion date of May 2017 and a new middle school with student capacity of 900 students (120,000 sq. ft.) with a completion date of May 2016 or two new middle schools built on each end of the district with student capacity of 1,200 each (150,000 sq. ft.) with a completion date of May 2016. This project would include renovations of two existing middle schools to become annexes to the two existing high schools. (2) One new elementary school with a student capacity of 600 students (60,000 sq. ft.) with a completion date of June 2015. This project may include new metal roofs on two existing buildings and other projects the Board of Trustees has yet to determine. These projects are awaiting board approval. Professional services required are likely to include Feasibility Analysis, Participation in Public Meetings, Surveying, Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Cost Estimation, Construction Drawings, Construction Documents, Bidding Assistance, and Projects oversight. The proposal must be organized in sections containing the following information: • Description of firm. Describe your firm’s legal structure, areas of expertise, length of time in business, number of employees, and other information that would help to characterize the firm. Provide address of main office and the address of the office that will manage the project. • Experience. Briefly describe other projects executed by your firm that demonstrate relevant experience. However, extensive descriptions of vaguely related projects are discouraged. Also list all public sector clients for whom you have performed similar work in the past five years. For each project mentioned, include the name, address and a phone number of a person who can be contacted regarding your performance on the project. When submitting projects for which you firm worked in an auxiliary capacity or in joint venture of partnership, include the name of the lead firm. • Personnel. Provide a professional resume for your key people proposed to be assigned to the project, and describe relative related experience. Describe key personnel’s proposed roles and responsibilities on this project. Submittals must identify a proposed project manager who would be responsible for the day-to-day management of project tasks and would be the primary point of contact with your firm. An organization chart of the project team may be appropriate. • Project Approach. Describe the tasks that must be accomplished to complete the project. Provide a narrative description of how the firm proposes to execute the tasks. If Applicable, discuss any unique aspects of the project, alternative approaches the school district might wish to consider or special considerations related to programmatic/funding requirements. Your firm should rely on its expertise and experience with similar projects to demonstrate how it will effectively complete the project. • Project Schedule. Provide a schedule of general project activities indicating the duration of each activity and of the total project. The schedule should reflect realistic activity durations. Brochures or other material that may be helpful in evaluating your firm may be included in an appendix of the proposal. You are invited to include a maximum of one page of information not included above which you feel may be useful and applicable to these projects. Questions regarding the project may be directed to Roger Hill, Director of Plant Facilities at 3385 E. Iona Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho or by email at hillr@d93.k12.id.us or by phone at 208- 557-6810. Three copies of the proposal must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on September 5, 2013 at the District Administration building, 3497 N. Ammon Road, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401. Proposal received after the deadline will not be considered. Proposals will be ranked on qualifications and the school district may choose to interview several of the top ranked firms. However, at its discretion, the school district may dispense with interviews and select a firm to perform the work. Firms will be evaluated on the basis of the following factors: • Firm History and Capability to Perform Project • Relevant Project Experience • Qualifications of Project Team • Familiarity with Area and Project • Project Approach Selected references will be contacted. A selection committee appointed by the school district will assist with firm evaluations and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees who will make the final selection. The school district will seek to negotiate a contract, a detailed scope of work, fee schedule, etc. with the preferred firm. If unable to reach an agreement, the school district will terminate negotiations and commence negotiations with the second-ranked firm, and so forth. The school district reserves the right to reject any or all submittals received as a result of this request.