Addendum-1_Eng-Testing.pdf

This is an addendum to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by Volusia County Schools Planning & Business Services for Engineering Testing Continuing Services. The RFQ, numbered FAC-RFQ NO. 2026-001, seeks to select multiple firms to provide engineering testing services for various projects throughout the District on an as-needed basis. The original RFQ documents remain in full force and effect as modified by this addendum. The RFQ question deadline was November 13, 2025, with submittals due December 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. A pre-submittal meeting was held on November 6, 2025, and an optional public submittal opening is scheduled for December 18, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The anticipated consultant certification board meeting is January 13, 2026, followed by a shortlist committee meeting on January 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The anticipated board meeting for notice of intended decision is February 10, 2026, with contract award anticipated June 23, 2026.

This addendum addresses a question submitted by McKim & Creed, Inc., on November 5, 2025, regarding whether commissioning and retro-commissioning services fall within the scope of the RFQ. The answer provided is no, with reference to FAC Document 621B, Agreement, attached to the Request for Qualifications. The method of compensation is a negotiated fixed fee in accordance with Section 255.103 and 287.055 F.S., the Consultants' Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA), and State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF). Firms must acknowledge receipt of this addendum and include the acknowledgment with their submittal, providing firm name, address, name of authorized representative, title, signature, and date.