Continuing Contract CCNA Design Professionals Architects & Engineers

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT The School Board of Polk County, Florida (The Board) is interested in entering into a contract with qualified Design Professional firms to provide Design Professional Services for work of a specified nature as outlined in the contract required by The Board. The specified services shall consist of providing Design Professional Services for Continuing Contracts as listed below in the scope of services. The Design Professional firm is responsible for the successful, timely, and economical completion of any project. To be eligible for consideration, interested firms must be qualified pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida and School Board Policies and Procedures. Those firms desiring to provide professional services as listed must complete and submit initial screening criteria (Section 5) of the Selection Process for Continuing Contract for Architectural & Engineering Services procedures manual to include a resume of their qualifications and past experience; include Form SF 330 and proof of Professional Liability Insurance. Firms will obtain a copy of the Selection Process from VendorLink, prior to the mandatory Pre-submittal Conference. Any questions prior to the meeting please call Peggy Bannier, Senior Director of Facilities at (863) 534-0620 ext. 487 or email: peggy.bannier@polk-fl.net. Attendance at the Pre-Submittal Conference is mandatory, and a firm must be present for the entire Conference to receive credit for attending. The sign-in sheet must be signed by a firm no later than 9:00 a.m. on the date specified below. After that time, the sign-in sheet will not be available. Firms that submit the initial screening criteria but whose signature is not on the mandatory Pre-Submittal Conference sign-in sheet will not be given consideration and the initial screening criteria package will be returned. The Title I Training Room is located in Building 13-036. All of our facilities are "controlled access" buildings. All visitors will be required to obtain a visitor's pass. A photo ID is required. Arrive early to allow for the check-in procedure with the receptionist in building A. Individuals covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 in need of accommodations to attend public CCNA openings or meetings should contact the District's Architecture Department, Bartow, Florida (863-534-0620 ext 487) at least five (5) days prior to the date. Applicants shall provide five (5) copies of the requested information. Electronic copies will not be accepted. All application packets must be received by the School Board not later than 2:00 p.m. on January 15, 2025, and addressed to: School Board of Polk County Facilities & Operations: Architectural Services & Code Compliance ATTN: Peggy Bannier 1909 South Floral Avenue Bartow, Florida 33830 CONTINUING CONTRACTS FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES School Estimated Budget Countywide Projects are Two (2) years, up to $7,500,000.00 with Possible One (1) Year Extension. CERTIFICATION AND NEGOTIATION COMMITTEE Meeting Dates Time Location Mandatory Pre-Submittal Conference January 08, 2025 9 a.m. Polk County School Board District Office 1915 South Floral Avenue Bartow, Florida 33830 Initial Submission January 15, 2025 2 p.m. 12-125B Short Listing January 22, 2025 8 a.m. 12-119 Interview/Presentation January 29, 2025 8 a.m. 12-119 Notice of Recommendation of Award February 3, 2025 8 a.m. Vendor Link & District Office Board Approval of Ranking February 25, 2025 5 p.m. 01-250 Note: Dates/Times/Locations are subject to change.