Demolition, site work, new construction, renovation and addition to a mixed-use development in Colstrip, Montana. Conceptual plans call for the addition of a educational facility; for the demolition of a educational facility; for the construction of a educational facility; for the renovation of a educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

Architectural Services Colstrip Public School District #19 is seeking professional architectural services to assist in the design phase and administration of construction for a five (5) year period. This contract will involve programming for facility additions, expansions, renovations, new construction, or other projects to be determined in consultation with the Colstrip Public School Board of Trustees. The consultant shall be at the direction of the Colstrip Public School Board of Trustees. Payment terms will be negotiated for each project identified and the fee for architectural services will be paid with school funds and other applicable funding sources. The services to be provided may include but not be limited to: o Background - evaluate previous planning efforts, needs assessments, etc. o Meet with varied Departments/Boards to identify scope of projects. o Ensure knowledge of state and federal requirements for specialized facilities o Provide drawings of options with enough detail to derive realistic cost estimates. o Prepare bid documents and administer the same during construction through final acceptance. o Produce contract documents electronically and hard copy for archiving. Responses should include: 1. The firm's legal name, address and telephone number and contact person. 2. The principal(s) of the firm and their experience and qualifications. 3. The experience and qualifications of staff and outside consultants. 4. A summary list of the firm's prior experience,in particular those funded by the public school (include location, type of structure, construction cost, and name of a local official knowledgeable regarding the firm's performance). 5. A description of the firm's ability to complete a timely project. 6. Flexibility and availability of staff. Limit proposals to 12 pages , plus cover letter, cover page, table of contents and appendices with employee resumes and a list of references. Respondents will be evaluated according to the following factors: l. 25% Qualifications of the professional staff assigned to the project 2. 10% Capability to meet time and budget requirements 3. 15% Location: ability to respond to meetings 4. 10% Present and projected workloads 5. 20% Experience for public schools 6. 15% Recent / current work in Eastern Montana 7. 5% Quality of the Proposal The selection of the Architect may be based only on an evaluation of the written responses, or the school may decide to interview firms and will select applicants based upon an evaluation of the written responses. The award will be made to the most qualified firm whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the school; all factors considered. Unsuccessful firms will be notified as soon as possible. Colstrip Public School District #19 supports Equal Employment Opportunity. This solicitation is intended to be offered in accordance with state and federal statutes governing procurement of professional services. It is the respondent's obligation to comply with these requirements for any omissions to this procurement of services document. Accordingly, the Colstrip Public School District #19 reserves the right to negotiate an agreement based on fair and reasonable compensation for the scope of work and services proposed, as well as the right to reject any and all responses deemed unqualified, unsatisfactory or inappropriate. Questions and responses should be directed to Scott O' Tremba, Superintendent, PO Box 159, Colstrip, MT 59323 or by calling 406-748-3401 or emailing scott.o'tremba@colstrip.k12.mt.us The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.