BHS_AE_INTERVIEWFINAL_RANKING..pdf

This document is a final evaluation and ranking summary for a Request for Qualifications issued by the School District of Manatee County (SDMC) in Florida for complete architectural and engineering services for the Bayshore High School HVAC Renovation and CTE Addition project (SDMC No. 2026-03). The project scope encompasses renovation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; replacement or repair of impacted interior finishes; energy efficiency optimization; kitchen server replacement; campus security enhancements; site improvements; and a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) addition of approximately 46,379 gross square feet (25,938 new construction and 20,441 repurposed existing space). Qualifications submissions were due July 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with a question deadline of June 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A mandatory site walk-through for shortlisted firms was scheduled for July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Oral interviews for shortlisted firms were held September 17, 2026. Board approval to negotiate with the selected firm was anticipated for September 15, 2026. Design completion is projected for July 2027, with construction completion targeted for July 2029.

The evaluation committee ranked three firms for final consideration: Schenkel & Shultz, Inc. (1st), Long & Associates Architects/Engineers, Inc. (2nd), and Hepner Architects, Inc. (3rd). The estimated project budget is $56,655,255, with approximately 30% utilizing federal funds. A/E teams must include minimum five disciplines (Architecture, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering) either in-house or through prime contractors with consultants. Required insurance includes professional liability ($2,000,000), commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), automobile liability ($300,000), umbrella liability ($1,000,000), and workers' compensation ($500,000). The facility is a six-building campus constructed in 1997 with 274,658 square feet located in Bradenton, Florida, currently serving 2,354 student stations.