Tillman_All_9.2023.pdf

This is a site plan and building floor plan document prepared by the Department of Construction Services for Tillman Elementary School located at 1415 29th Street East in Palmetto, Florida. The project encompasses a campus-wide renovation administered by the School District of Manatee County. The project includes three classroom buildings totaling 96,928 square feet serving 722 student stations. The solicitation (RFQ 2025-09) requests comprehensive architectural and engineering services for complete interior and exterior renovation, including replacement of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems; removal and replacement of the fire alarm system; upgrades to kitchen coolers and freezers; enhancements to administrative security and lobby areas; new technology infrastructure and LED lighting; replacement of ceilings, flooring, doors, windows, and hardware; and necessary sitework. The submittal deadline is December 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM via VendorLink, with a request for information deadline of November 16, 2025. Short-listed firms will participate in a mandatory site visit on January 14, 2026, followed by interviews and final ranking on February 3, 2026, with Board approval for negotiation scheduled for February 24, 2026. Design completion is targeted for May 2026, with construction completion projected for July 2027.

The estimated project budget is $31,000,000, with approximately 30% federally funded, introducing prevailing wage and federal compliance requirements. The architectural and engineering team must include five professional disciplines—Architecture, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering—with all members licensed in Florida. Evaluation criteria include staff qualifications, firm approach, past project experience, and overall capacity to perform under Florida Statute 287.055. Scoring includes points for certified minority business status and location preference. Building 6 was renovated in 2020 and will require a new air handling unit and potential electrical upgrades. Mandatory submissions include professional licenses, insurance certification, audited financial statements, Standard Form 330, project references, and compliance certifications addressing debarment, drug-free workplace, anti-lobbying, anti-discrimination, E-Verify, scrutinized companies, and coercion practices.