RFP_Map_11_x_8.5_in_v3.pdf

This is a request for proposal (RFP) map document from William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts and Communication, Inc., a charter school located in Manatee County, Florida, detailing the comprehensive renovation scope for Building 6 at Rowlett Middle Academy. The project encompasses extensive interior modifications designed to transform existing special education classrooms into functional arts instructional spaces for band, orchestra, chorus, art, dance, drama, and Spanish programs. The renovation scope includes removing walls between classrooms to create larger spaces, soundproofing music rooms, constructing a unisex student restroom, expanding the art room with a 21' by 15' addition, adding three storage closets, replacing acoustical ceilings with open soundproofed systems and LED lighting, updating all interior finishes including paint and flooring, installing multimedia infrastructure, and upgrading exterior elements including roofing and entry points. A mandatory site walkthrough is scheduled for October 18, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with RFP responses due by November 8, 2024, at 4:00 pm.

The estimated project budget ranges from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000, with $250,000 allocated for owner-provided equipment, furniture, and fixtures. Proposing firms must be experienced in school remodeling, particularly in charter school environments, and demonstrate capability to schedule work on non-student days. The procurement requires substantial insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Umbrella Liability, Professional Liability, and Workers Compensation. Evaluation criteria emphasize project proximity, scheduling flexibility, and compliance with the Jessica Lunsford Act. No incumbent vendors are identified, and no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the procurement.