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

Email ciwamoto@euhsd.org with subject line "2024-25-2 RFI" Questions will be received up to November 4, 2024 at 4:00 PM The District has developed the following Request for Proposal ("RFP") for Facility Master Planning Services in order to solicit proposals from qualified consultants to draft a districtwide Facility Master Plan. The plan shall identify facility needs for the next fifteen (15) years. The plan will be utilized to guide planning, operations, and financial decisions regarding District facilities and programs. The firm that is ultimately selected to provide Facility Master Planning Services shall fully and adequately supply those services as described in PROJECT SCOPE (Exhibit A). Escondido Union High School District is located in Escondido, California and includes approximately 8,000 students, faculty, and staff districtwide. There are three comprehensive high schools, one alternative high school, one academy, one adult education school (excluded from Facility Master Plan), one operations center (Maintenance, Warehouse, and Transportation), one small special education campus (Adult Transition Program only) located behind the one administration center. As with many Districts in Southern California, Escondido Union High School District has facilities that were built over several different decades and have unique needs. Additionally, the District has experienced steady declining enrollment over the past five years. Unique district features: Orange Glen High School: Houses a child development program and care center. Also sponsors a Middle College program for dual enrollment with Palomar College. Escondido High School: Houses a complete Agricultural Farm for large and mid-sized animals San Pasqual High School: Houses a modest Agricultural Farm for mid-sized animals and horticulture. Your firm is invited to submit a written response outlining your organization's qualifications for the services described below. Section 2 - Scope of Work This project will involve multiple meetings with community partners, district staff, and presentations to the District Governing Board. The consultant shall seek input from the district and various stakeholders to create a districtwide master plan to serve as a basis for future facilities planning, operations, and financial decisions. The master plan will include an overview of the school district and include specific components: educational program plans, facility standards based on existing and/or future needs, facility condition and suitability assessments of all schools and support buildings, capacity and utilization analyses, and capital availability analysis. Among other things, the master plan needs to include the following information: 1. Assessments of each facility, including operating condition, mechanical/electrical equipment condition, fire/life/safety/security modernizations, athletic facilities, utility infrastructure, educational suitability, and space utilization. Consultant shall conduct site inspections and review maintenance and operating histories. 2. The consultant shall work with the district to define the specific types and characteristics of spaces for the assessment. Evaluate how facilities meet standards and support specific functions, including both instructional areas (i.e., classrooms, labs, media center, gym) and other supporting areas (i.e., administration, clinic, counseling, cafeteria, playgrounds, etc.). 3. Consultant shall utilize the district approved District Standard Specifications and provide recommendations for updates to be consistent with the District's Educational Facilities Program. 4. Identify expansion and remodeling opportunities. 5. Identify missing, current, and future facility gaps. Identify and quantify all deficient conditions in terms of deferred maintenance, preventative maintenance, and code compliance (including building and fire/life safety code noncompliance issues). Define clearly and accurately the cause or nature of each deficient condition and propose methods of correction for each deficient condition. 6. Define strategies to improve site vehicle and pedestrian circulation, safety, security, and functionality of school grounds. 7. Include community engagement from the school community, school board, staff, and other community members regarding facility concerns. Consultant shall also propose additional methods (e.g., website, interviews, surveys, community forums and focus groups) to gather information and schedule to obtain additional community input regarding school facilities. 8. Provide a yearly schedule of projected facility needs and their associated costs for the next 15 years. 9. Provide cost estimates for correction of each project identified by industry standards, published construction and facilities maintenance cost estimating data that includes appropriate adjustments for local labor and material costs. Costs shall include soft costs for design fees architect/engineering (A/E), Project Manager (PM) fees, DSA inspector fees and permit fees as well as the identification of appropriate escalation and contingency costs. 10. The use of life cycle cost analysis and remaining useful life will be used to determine if a building or building component should be repaired or replaced.