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
