26100_1D_BES_Replacement__Notice_of_Schedule_Change_1.pdf

This is a Notice of Schedule Change issued by Marion County Public School District's Purchasing Department regarding Project 26-100, Construction Management Services for the Belleview Elementary School Replacement. The district is constructing a new 950-student elementary school to replace the existing facility and consolidate Belleview Elementary and Belleview-Santos Elementary at one campus. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on April 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Purchasing Department Conference Room in Ocala, Florida, with attendance required for vendor eligibility. The original bid opening was scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The notice announces a schedule change for the shortlist interviews and public tabulation meeting, moving both events from June 17, 2026, to June 15, 2026, with interviews at 9:00 AM and the public tabulation meeting at 2:00 PM. The shortlist had not been determined at the time of posting this notice. Firms submit qualifications through the VendorLink portal and must comply with the 2026 Marion County Public Schools Design Services Request for Qualifications Manual.

The selection process adheres to Florida Statutes Section 287.055 and Section 286.0113, with public presentations not open to the general public but recorded in compliance with state law. The district reserves the right to conduct or forgo public presentations as needed. No pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent information, or specific funding amounts are detailed in this schedule change notice, as it serves solely to notify stakeholders of the revised timeline for the evaluation and selection phase of the competitive qualifications process.