Addendum_No._1_-_Arch-Eng_S._Sem._MS_25260017RFQu-JAM.pdf

RFQu #25260017RFQu-JAM Addendum No. 1

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION (RFQu) – ADDENDUM No. 1

ADDENDUM No. 1 POSTING DATE: PURCHASING CONTACT: John Mahramus, Sr. Procurement Agent Posting Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Email: mahramjz@scps.k12.fl.us

SOLICITATION TITLE & NUMBER:

Arch-Eng South Seminole MS New Dining & Renovation Project #25260017RFQu-JAM

RFQu PROPOSAL DUE DATE & TIME:

Monday, January 5, 2026, 3:00 P.M. EST

NOTE: RFQu PROPOSALS AND/OR QUESTIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DUE DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The original Request for Qualification (RFQu) documents shall remain in full force and effect, except as modified herein, which shall take precedence over any contrary provisions in the prior documents. The original RFQu proposal deadline shall remain as noted above.

This addendum is being issued to address questions to the original solicitation document. The following items are updated to reflect the answers to questions/corrections/clarifications/revisions/notifications to the RFQu and are hereby incorporated into the bid documents, RFQu #25260017RFQu-JAM. This addendum shall be completed by the Vendor and returned along with the proposal

Questions/corrections/clarifications/revisions/notifications:

1. Question: …. regarding submittal requirements for Financial Stability. Will the Seminole County Public School Board accept any other options for firms to show financial stability to fulfill this requirement?

Answer: Yes, see Tab 7A …. the Respondent may submit either: 1. Preferred Documentation or 2. Substitute Documentation such as financially reviewed Tax Returns, Statement of Cashflow, Profit and Loss Statements, and or Balance Sheets prepared by an external CPA will be acceptable. Audited financial statements are not necessary at this time and will not be cause for disqualification.

2. Question: …. Is it anticipated that audited financial statements will be required at any time during the selection and/or contract negotiation process?

Answer: Yes

3. Question: …. We are preparing our response to the upcoming South Seminole MS RFQ and wanted to confirm whether it would be acceptable to reuse the same reference forms we submitted for the County in last month’s proposal for Sanford MS. We want to ensure we follow all submission requirements, but also avoid repeatedly requesting updated forms from our clients when no information has changed

Answer: Yes, you can reuse the reference forms recently submitted on the Sanford MS Project

4. Question: …. Can you please advise if there will be a site visit for shortlisted firms prior to interviews?

Answer: At this time, site visits will be scheduled after the selection process is completed.

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY FLORIDA

PURCHASING AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT

400 East Lake Mary Boulevard Sanford, Florida 32773-7127

RFQu #25260017RFQu-JAM Addendum No. 1

5. Question: …. Could the facilities department explain the difference between a “Refresh” and a “Remodel”?

Answer: A “Refresh” would include items such as paint, flooring, casework, ceiling, lighting and doors.

A “Remodel” would include such items as modifying walls, ceiling heights, openings, and/or change of use.

Sincerely, Jason Wysong Jason Wysong, Ed.D.

Coordinator, Purchasing and Distribution Services

Acknowledgment of Addendum No. 1 by Vendor:

This is to acknowledge receipt of this addendum, which will become part of the RFQu document.

This addendum shall be completed by the Vendor and returned along with the proposal. If you should have any questions regarding this addendum, please do not hesitate to contact John Mahramus at mahramjz@scps.k12.fl.us.

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