REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

  • Service RFPs are for public consumption and available to be reviewed by any potential vendor. RFPs will be listed for 15 days but may be canceled or amended at any time leading up to the formal opening date within the proposal. Contact information, submission instructions, opening date and other important information can be found within the document. The district is not responsible for any proposal not delivered on time, per the instructions contained within each RFP document.

     

    DESIGN FIRM REQUIRMENTS

    References and Past Performance

    Firms must provide a current list of client references and provide evidence of cost control and schedule compliance on similar projects. Firms must also demonstrate recent and successful interactions with the local jurisdictional agencies.

     

    Experience with Blue Valley Schools

    Firms should be able to effectively demonstrate a thorough understanding of district and school operations. For new buildings, firms should have relevant and recent project experience with the district. For other projects, at a minimum, firms should have relevant and recent project experience.

     

    Design and Project Methodology

    Firms must be able to effectively demonstrate a history of quality design work on similar projects. Quality of work includes, but is not limited to, satisfaction of clients for building's intended use, effective and pleasing design solutions, and minimal change orders on previous work as a result of high quality construction documents.

     

    Staffing and Personnel

    Firms will be evaluated on the strengths of individuals as well as the overall team proposed for the project. Firms should demonstrate a commitment to devote the right personnel for the duration of the project as requested by the district.

     

    Capacity to Perform the Work

    Firms should demonstrate that they can adequately staff the job. Firms must provide a list of current projects and commitments. It is preferable if firms are able to demonstrate an active leadership role in advancing the professional knowledge base of K-12 design and construction.