Architectural / Engineering Teams for Dothan City Schools System-wide Capital Improvement Projects

The Dothan City Schools ("DCS") is embarking on its Capital Improvement Program. As part of this Program, it is anticipated that modifications and improvements will be necessary to their inventory of School Facilities. It is the desire of DCS to engage the services of Architectural / Engineering Firm (s) or Team (s) to begin implementing this Capital Improvement Program. Therefore, DCS is seeking Architectural / Engineering Firm (s) or Team (s) based on their proposals and instructing to submit only one proposal for the team. SCOPE: GENERAL SCOPE OF SERVICES. Limited information about specific services will be known at the time of issuance of this RFP. Therefore, DCS will be utilizing a Task Order process to the selected Architectural / Engineering Firm (s) or Team (s). Specific services requests will be issued to the Architectural / Engineering Firm (s) or Team (s) requesting a proposal be developed based upon your previously approved Hourly rates. Therefore, those submitting a response to this RFP will be requested to provide an Hourly Rate schedule for review and consideration. This RFP outlines how the selection process will be managed, DCSfs requirements, DCSfs evaluation of the submittal packages and their contract requirements. After you have reviewed the RFP information, you are invited to submit your Firm or Teamfs submission as an ARCHITECTURAL / ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRM OR TEAM to the Dothan City Schools. A list of names of firms providing submissions may be obtained from the Jeff Prine, or via email request to jprine@ascension-pm.com after the submission due date and time stated herein. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any technicalities or informalities and to create a short list of firms or teams who will provide presentations of their proposals based on the qualifications determined in writing to be the most advantageous to the Owner and taking into account the evaluation factors set forth in the RFP. Any inquiries regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing no later than noon, C.S.T. Friday, November 30, 2018 to: Jeff Prine, Consultant for Dothan City Schools via email: jprine@ascension-pm.com. Questions will be answered at the mandatory pre-submission conference and/or in writing by addendum. Questions received after noon on Friday November 30, 2018 will not receive a response. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Concrete Forming, Concrete Reinforcing, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing, Steel Joist Framing, Metal Fabrications.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Metal Doors and Frames, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls, Entrances and Storefronts, Windows, Hardware, Mirrors, Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Chalkboards, Markerboards, Tackboards, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Shower and Dressing Compartments, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Toilet Accessories, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Flagpoles.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Delivery Carts and Conveyors, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Service Line Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Educational and Scientific Equipment, Library Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Athletic and Recreational Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Countertops, Furniture, Office Furniture, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture, Multiple Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Common Work Results for Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Commercial Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Common Work Results for HVAC, HVAC Insulation, Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Commercial-Kitchen Hoods.
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Common Work Results for Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications, Audio-Video Systems, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment, Integrated Audio-Video Systems and Equipment for Classrooms, Distributed Communications and Monitoring Systems, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Electronic Detection and Alarm, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Common Work Results for Earthwork, Site Clearing, Grading, Excavation and Fill, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Speed Bumps, Pavement Markings, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.