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Questions & Answers – RFQ-2025-001 – Architectural Services

Question: May we renumber the second II to III – throwing the rest of the numbering off by one?

Page eight and page nine each have a section II. 

1. Page eight: II. Experience over the last five years assisting districts with projects of similar size and scope
2. Page nine: II. Reputation of the architecture firm/ References, including previous work in the district (minimum of four)

Answer: Please label the section on page eight as II(a) and the section on page nine as II(b). This approach will preserve the overall numbering sequence for the remainder of the questionnaire.

Question: Based on the context of the entire RFQ, we read question 15: Provide resumes for all proposed team members …. as asking for the [firm’s] team only, without consultants. Can you please confirm?

Answer: The District is requesting resumes only for those individuals from the proposing team who will be working directly with the District team. Resumes for consultants or individuals not assigned to work on District projects should not be included.

Question: I have a question regarding the team necessary to perform the work for any/all projects associated with this RFQ.  Are all parties (subconsultants and associate architect firms) required to provide the General Questionnaire and additional submittal forms (i.e. W-9, Form CIQ, etc) or just the primary firm?

Answer: Only the primary firm is required to submit the General Questionnaire and the additional submittal forms (such as the W-9, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ), Felony Conviction Notification, etc.).

However, if any subconsultants or associate firms will have a direct contractual relationship with the district, or if their services involve student contact or onsite presence, additional documentation may be requested from them at a later stage.

Please be sure to identify all subconsultants and associate firms in your submittal clearly, and include their roles and relevant experience.

Question: Clarification with regards to “Project 2” included in the RFQ, are these upgrades/additions for the High School? 

1. “CTE Center/New Gym/Fine Arts Addition”

Answer: These are new facilities intended to expand the overall square footage dedicated to Career & Technical Education, athletics, and fine arts programs. The project is focused on adding new instructional and support spaces, not renovating existing ones.

Additionally, the District’s intent is to incorporate all of these additions under one roof as part of a single, cohesive project. We are seeking an integrated design that brings these program areas together into a unified facility that supports collaboration, efficiency, and long-term growth.

1. “Project 5” says Gym improvements. 

Answer: The Elementary and Intermediate PE Gym Improvements are focused on modernizing the existing gymnasium spaces at both Flour Bluff Elementary School and Flour Bluff Intermediate School. The primary goals of these projects are to:

• Improve air circulation and cooling within the gym spaces to create a more comfortable and functional environment for students and staff during physical education activities.

Modernize the gym play areas, including updates to flooring, lighting, wall finishes, and other elements that enhance the space’s overall usability, safety, and appearance.

These are renovation projects aimed at improving the quality and performance of the existing facilities, not building new structures.

Questions & Answers – RFQ-2025-002 – MEP Engineering Services

Question: Can you please confirm that the correct RFQ number is 2025-002 for MEP engineering services.  The website says RFQ – 2025-002 – MEP Engineering Services.  Within this document, on page 2, it says 

Sealed Response: Flour Bluff ISD 

RFQ # 2025-001 – Professional MEP Services 

DUE: 10 am CST, June 23, 2025 

Answer: The original RFQ document included a typo on page 2. An update was made on June 4, 2025, to correct this error. The correct RFQ number for MEP Engineering Services is RFQ 2025-002, as listed on the website.

Question: Are your accepting 3^rd party commissioning services under this RFQ offering?

Answer: This RFQ does not currently include third-party commissioning services. If those services are needed, they will be solicited under a separate RFQ at a later date.

Question: Would it be possible for [MEP Firm] to submit and be awarded individual and separate contracts for the various MEP services described in the RFQ for the listed Project Scopes, Processes, and Descriptions?

Answer: Yes, it is possible for a firm to be awarded individual and separate contracts for the various MEP services described in the RFQ.

As stated in the RFQ, the selection process is divided into two parts:

• Part A – Evaluation and selection for seven (7) identified bond projects
• Part B – Evaluation to establish a pre-qualified pool of engineers for other bond projects

Firms may be selected for one or more specific projects listed in Part A, and may also be included in the pre-qualified pool for future projects under Part B.

To clarify, the District will conduct separate evaluations and rankings for each of the identified bond projects under Part A, and a separate ranking for the pre-qualified pool under Part B. This means firms may be awarded separate contracts for each project, depending on their ranking and selection.

Question: Under Resumes of Key Personnel on page 11 of the RFQ, the District asks us to “include dollar values of the projects/programs your team members have worked on”. Will the construction costs be sufficient for this requirement?

Answer: Yes, providing construction costs for the projects your team members have worked on will be sufficient to meet the requirement under Resumes of Key Personnel. Please include the approximate construction dollar value for each relevant project, along with the individual’s role and responsibilities on those projects.

Question: Two of our employees have relations to FBISD staff members (an athletics coach and a counselor). Do we need to fill out the attached Conflict of Interest form for each staff member, and if so, does it matter that it states “local government officer” rather than “district employee”?

Answer: Yes, if any of your employees have a family or financial relationship with a Flour Bluff ISD employee, we ask that you complete a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) for each relevant relationship to ensure transparency.

While the form refers to a “local government officer,” Flour Bluff ISD applies this more broadly to include District employees, particularly when they may be in a position to influence or be involved in decision-making related to contracts or services.

Please attach the completed forms with your submittal. If you have any uncertainty about whether a relationship requires disclosure, it’s best to err on the side of completing the form.

Question: [Firm Name] interest in providing MEP services to Flour Bluff ISD is related to Commissioning in lieu of MEP Design and Construction Administration Services. While we have the capability to serve Flour Bluff ISD needs for these projects, we prefer to focus our efforts on providing Commissioning.

We see that we can submit a new vendor request form for services to Flour Bluff ISD.  Would that be the best option to ensure we are notified when an RFQ for Commissioning is issued in the future?

Answer: While the current RFQ is focused on MEP Design and Construction Administration, we do anticipate releasing a formal RFQ specifically for Commissioning services in the near future.

Submitting a New Vendor Profile does not ensure direct notification of future solicitations. All upcoming RFQs are publicly posted on the District’s procurement webpage. We recommend checking that page regularly to stay informed of any new opportunities.

Question: I am currently reviewing the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document and have encountered a potential issue. Specifically, between pages 11 and 12 of the document, we noticed that Roman numeral Section VIII appears to be either missing or possibly misnumbered.

Could you confirm whether there was an error in the numbering or if Section VIII was inadvertently omitted?

Answer: You are correct—there was an error in the numbering of the sections. Section VIII was inadvertently omitted during formatting. However, we can confirm that no content or evaluation criteria were excluded from the RFQ. All necessary questions and information are included in the existing sections.

This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks vendors to provide recycling services for surplus electronic and computer equipment. The objective is to ensure the proper disposal, recycling, or repurposing of outdated or unusable technology in an environmentally responsible manner. Qualified vendors must comply with all applicable regulations and provide documentation of safe and ethical recycling practices. This RFP outlines the necessary services, including collection, data destruction, and detailed reporting, to support sustainable technology management.

Questions and Answers

1. Do you have any indication from Mr. Salinas that additional devices will be available through the award of this RFP other than those listed in the RFP itself?

Yes, that is just the models we have now.

2. Since our firm focuses exclusively on Apple devices only, would we still be considered as a potential vendor if we do not submit pricing for the non-Apple equipment.

Yes, any vendor can submit pricing for all or 1 specific lot.

And a follow up, depending on your answer to Question #2:

3. Would you be open to us working in conjunction with another non-Apple recycling company to allow Second Life Mac to submit pricing for surplus Apple devices and the other recycling company to submit pricing for the non-Apple devices?

Yes, however, they will operate as a subcontractor; please include all the necessary company information in your response.

Questions & Answers

1. To better tailor our qualifications and understand the scope of this effort, can you please tell us the bond amount and/or total budget amount for this construction effort?

This RFQ is for pre-bond services, possible bond services, and possible architectural and engineering services.

2. Can you confirm whether we need 5 or 7 copies of the RFQ to be printed?

Seven copies (8.5×11, double- or single-sided binding) and a digital copy on a thumb drive must be provided.

3. Do we need to include consultants as a part of our Architecture firm submission?

Yes, please provide consultants as part of the architecture firm submission.

4. Page 2 states, “Submittals shall be mailed or delivered no later than May 22nd, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.” Does this mean that the district needs to have received the submissions by this time or that we can send them in the mail by that time?

Yes, the district must receive the submission by 10:00 a.m. on May 22nd, 2024, whether mailed or hand-delivered to the address (2505 Waldron Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78418.)

5. Requested Forms: I do not find forms for:

• Felony Conviction Notification
• Criminal Background Checks
• Conflict of Interest Questionnaire

Will the District issue forms to be completed for the qualifications response?

The original RFQ link has been updated on the website and contains copies of the missing forms. At this time, there is no separate form for Criminal Background Checks.