Franklin County School District Sealed Solicitation

Title: RFQ 2025-04 Professional Architectural Design Services for New Construction - Franklin County School District Administrative Office and Alternative School

Deadline: 5/23/2025 10:00 AM   (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Status: Deadline Expired

Solicitation Number: RFQ 2025-04

Description: Pursuant to Section 287.055. Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Chapter 6A-2.0010, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) the Franklin County School Board (Board) is seeking Professional Architectural Design Services for New Construction - Franklin County School District Administrative Building and Alternative School.

The Board seeks the most qualified Firm to provide Professional Architectural Design Services and work with the Board’s Facilities Department to complete the project described below. Firms may provide certification or experience with the Florida Department of Education, SREF. Prospective Architectural Firms shall include their Engineering team, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection (MEPF), Structural, Civil, etc. (subconsultants or on staff) to complete the scope of work.

The Board’s Facilities Department will receive and consider proposals from prospective Architectural Design Firms for the planning and design for the construction of a new Administrative Building to include classroom space for an alternative school learning setting. The proposed project is located at 1250 US Highway 98, Eastpoint, FL, 32328.

The project is anticipated to include, but is not limited to, administrative office spaces, conference/meeting rooms, a school board meeting room, storage space, staff break room, Adult Education Classroom(s) and Testing Room, and at least two Alternative School Classrooms (one middle school and one high school) with Teacher office space.


Documents:

Documents as of 4/23/2025
RFQ_2025_04_Prof_Architectural_Services_Administrative_Alternative.pdf
Addition 1

Posted: 5/21/2025

Type of Addition: Questions and Answers

Overview: 1. What is the estimated construction budget? Budget: The total estimated Construction Budget and Project Value have not yet been established and are unavailable at the time of this bid.
2. If known, when is this project expected to go to bid for contractors and what is the expected start date for construction? This information is currently unavailable.
3. Are there any possible locations being considered for this project? If so, is there any survey information that is available? This project will be located on the consolidated school main campus at 1250 US Highway 98. A specific location on this property has not yet been determined, but it will likely be located west of the entrance and south of the current campus buildings. A survey is not available.
4. Will this project be funded locally or are you seeking state appropriations? This project will be funded locally.
5. What would be the approximate total square footage for the entire administrative suite? Should we account for future growth as well? We are seeking a facility of approximately 10,000 square feet. No future expansions to this building are expected.
6. Has there been any preliminary sketches done for this project? No.
7. Are there any funding source or other stipulated deadlines for the project? No.
8. Can I please have the plans and specifications for this project? The architectural design, plans, and specifications for this project have not yet been completed.
9. Is it necessary to ask our references to re-submit their survey for the new RFQ 2025-04 is they previously emailed their survey for RFQ 2025-01 directly to you? We will include the same references as part of the final RFQ packet. Yes, please have your references re-submit their survey for the new RFQ.
10. Does the Alternative school classroom refer to special education classrooms or second chance classrooms? Alternative education falls under the second chance category. This setting is for students who have behavioral issues or felony charges and cannot be on the main campus.

Deadline: 5/23/2025 10:00 AM

Solicitation #: RFQ 2025-04

Posted: 5/21/2025

Type of Addition: Questions and Answers

Overview: 1. What is the estimated construction budget? Budget: The total estimated Construction Budget and Project Value have not yet been established and are unavailable at the time of this bid.
2. If known, when is this project expected to go to bid for contractors and what is the expected start date for construction? This information is currently unavailable.
3. Are there any possible locations being considered for this project? If so, is there any survey information that is available? This project will be located on the consolidated school main campus at 1250 US Highway 98. A specific location on this property has not yet been determined, but it will likely be located west of the entrance and south of the current campus buildings. A survey is not available.
4. Will this project be funded locally or are you seeking state appropriations? This project will be funded locally.
5. What would be the approximate total square footage for the entire administrative suite? Should we account for future growth as well? We are seeking a facility of approximately 10,000 square feet. No future expansions to this building are expected.
6. Has there been any preliminary sketches done for this project? No.
7. Are there any funding source or other stipulated deadlines for the project? No.
8. Can I please have the plans and specifications for this project? The architectural design, plans, and specifications for this project have not yet been completed.
9. Is it necessary to ask our references to re-submit their survey for the new RFQ 2025-04 is they previously emailed their survey for RFQ 2025-01 directly to you? We will include the same references as part of the final RFQ packet. Yes, please have your references re-submit their survey for the new RFQ.
10. Does the Alternative school classroom refer to special education classrooms or second chance classrooms? Alternative education falls under the second chance category. This setting is for students who have behavioral issues or felony charges and cannot be on the main campus.

Deadline: 5/23/2025 10:00 AM

Solicitation #: RFQ 2025-04