This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Houston, Texas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Aldine Independent School District will evaluate and qualify vendor(s) for Architectural Services by accepting Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) on electronically. This is an invitation and Request for Statement of Qualifications from architectural firms. Services to be provided include customary architectural services and related structural/MEP Engineering/Food Services/Acoustical/Traffic for the following projects: Prop A o Carver High School Rebuild o Aldine Middle School Rebuild Prop C o New Education and Performing Arts Center Aldine reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to split RFP's, to accept any proposal deemed most advantageous to the district, and to waive any informalities. Your participation in this process is highly encouraged and appreciated. Proposals must be completed and sealed in the Aldine ISD Electronically. After the proposal is awarded, a tabulation summary will be posted electronically. Responding participants will received any addendum that may occur prior to the proposal due date via electronically. Questions regarding the proposal are to be submitted in writing to bids@aldineisd.org. Submittals for minimum requirements shall be prepared simply and economically, and shall provide concise answers to the requested information in the order and format prescribed. Failure to do so may be cause for disqualification from further consideration. Emphasis will be placed upon clarity and completeness of the submitted response, as opposed to the artistic appearance of the submission. Each submittal shall be neatly packaged and with the address of the recipient affixed to the exterior face. Submission shall include: (1) Color submittal with original signatures Submission Format Submissions must be complete and organized in the following manner: Incomplete submissions will be disqualified. - Follow the submission format exactly - Under project references, clearly state the name of the firm who performed the referenced work. If work was performed under the employment of another firm, indicate so by naming that firm. Provide a description of the specific work performed by the firm or individual referencing each project. - If you are submitting as a joint venture, provide separate project lists clearly indicating the name of the firm that completed each project being referenced and the specific role of that firm in the project. A performance and payment bond is not required for this proposal. Construction, installation and service contracts (including but not limited to repair, alteration and maintenance) exceeding $25,000 require that 100% Performance and Payment Bonds be furnished by the successful bidder (contractor). All such bids must include a 5% Bid Bond. Non-Construction, non-installation or supply contracts exceeding $25,000 require that a 100% Supply Bond be furnished by the successful bidder (contractor). Bonds shall be issued by a company authorized to do business in the State of Texas with an A.M. Best Company rating of at least A- VIII and included on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Listing of Approved Sureties (Dept. Circular 570). The contractor shall absorb any and all costs of such Bonds. Last Day for Questions: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 12:00 pm Answers Posted: Friday, January 24, 2024 4:00 pm Aldine ISD also reserves the right to terminate the contract immediately, with written notice to vendor, for convenience, if Aldine ISD believes, in its sole discretion that termination is in the best interest of Aldine ISD to do so. Vendor will be compensated for work performed and accepted and goods accepted by Aldine ISD as of the termination date if the contract is terminated for convenience of Aldine ISD. Any award under this procurement process is not exclusive and Aldine ISD reserves the right to purchase goods and services from other vendors when it is in Aldine ISD's best interest. It is understood that the district retains the option to terminate this agreement for any reason at the end of each contract year without pecuniary risk or penalty; or at any point during the contract term with evidence of just cause. The district agrees that it will provide written notice of termination no later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the contract year or for just cause. The termination will become effective and this agreement shall terminate thirty - (30) thirty days following written notification of intent. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.