Applying Firms

The following firms have submitted qualifications:

Basalay, Cary  & Alstadt
Richard L. Johnson & Assoc.
Craig Wright & Assoc.
Wold Arch & Eng.
Larson & Darby Group
FGM Arch.
Bailey Edward
TRI
Wight
PCM
Healy & Bender
Green Assoc.
Cordogan, Clark & Assoc.
Dewberry
Farnsworth Group
CBJ Arch.
SPM Arch.

The following questions were submitted by Stephan Nelson from Studio GC.

1.      Will this be a referendum based project?

Yes

2.      Does the District have a project site in mind?...If so can you share that information and is a site survey available?

Yes on both questions

3.      Does the District own the green park space to the North of the Elementary Building or does the town or park district own it?

 The district owns the green property north of the elementary building

4.      Is the District interested in trying to build the potentrial New Elementary School on the existing school site?

No.

5.      Are copies of the plan of the existig building and site available for distribution?

No.  they are available, but not for distribution at this time.

6.      Is the District in favor or opposed to multi-story buildings?

The district is open to any design as long as the design if fiscally conservative and meets all the needs of the community.

7.      Is the district considering any grade level adjustments or realignments in conjunction with this potential project?

This is open to grade level adjustments to complete the project.

8.      Are there any specific portions of the existing facility that the District or Community wishes to save or salvage?

No

More Questions

From Clifford A. Bender of  Healy, Bender & Associates

Section 6.3 is Relevant K-8 experience.  I understand the RFP is for remodeling/replacement of your existing PK-4 elementary school.  With the 30 page limitation (also criteria), should our response to Section 6.3 include only PK-4 facilities, or is the existing grades 5-8 Midland Middle School affected by this project? If so, is that the reason for the request for K-8 education projects?

The response should be for PK-4 facilities.  The Midland Middle School is not affected by this project. 

Questions from Responding Firms

The following questions have been submitted so far:

1.       Is there funding in place for the project or will it require a referendum?

This project will require a referendum

2.       Is there a budget for the project?

We are hoping the selected firm will consult with us to develop a budget

3.       Will the school be designed as a 3 Classroom/grade level facility?

I am not sure what you are referring to.

4.       Is there a new site or will it be part of the existing elementary school site?

The district will be negotiating with the City of Lacon for a transfer of property for a new site.

5.       Will the project be a replacement school or additions/remodeling to the present elementary school?

At this point it will be a replacement.

6. Is the CDB Form 255 subject to the limit of 30 pages for the proposal or may it be submitted as an addendum?

The CDB 255 Form is exempt from the 30 page restriction.  It may be submitted as an addendum.

7. May questions be submitted via email?

No. All questions must be submitted in writing and mailed to the district office.

8. What do you consider local?

Within the State of Illinois.  During a construction project meetings will be necessary between contractors, managers, and architects.  It is our expectation that the selected architect will be physically available for any necessary meetings.  We are expecting the selected firm to form a meaningful partnership with our district and community for the benefit of our taxpayers and children.   

9. May a pre qualification letter from the CDB be submitted in place of the Form 255?

No.

10. Are you accepting visits from responding firms to tour the building of visit the district?

No.  Not at this time.  Responding firms may not meet with any district officials or employees nor tour any facilities.  It is important to remember there is a lobbying restriction in place. 

     
11. Is this request for qualifications open to all firms who meet the requirements described therein, or is it limited to thos firms shown on the Architect's List that has been posted to the District's blog for this RFQ?
All firms are welcome to apply

12. Page 2 of the RFQ mentions a student capacity for the new school, but there is a blank where that number would be located.  What will be the student capacity for the new school?
We are hoping the selected firm will help us ascertain what the capacity should be. 
13. Will there be a pre-proposal walk-thru ?
No. This is simply a request for an RFQ. 
14. Does the District currently have any consultants on-board, with which the selected firm will consult with.
No
15. Are there multiple potential sites for the new elementary school?
No
16. The response to the District's RF can be no longer than 30 pages.  Can that be 30 sheets of paper or does it need to not exceed 30 faces (15 sheets).
30 Faces.  The CDB 255 Form is exempt from the 30 Faces.
17. Under the 6.4.3, are we to submit Client references who can speak to the experiences with teh specific fourn Architect/Engineer individual team members listed; or Client references who can speak to their experiences with the ARchitect/Engineer firm?
The Firm