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The East Whittier City School District (the "District") is issuing this Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") and soliciting a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified Architectural firm(s) (hereinafter referred to as "Architect(s)" and "Consultant(s)") to provide architectural and engineering services for the programming, design and/or engineering of various new construction and modernization projects in the District that will be funded by monies from Bond Measure C and may include new construction modernization, technology infrastructure, roofs, windows, doors and painting. (collectively the "Projects"). The purpose of this RFQ is to obtain information that will enable the District to select Consultant(s) that can assist the District in connection with the architectural design, engineering, construction administration and related work associated with the Projects. Each Consultant responding to this RFQ should be prepared and equipped to provide full service to the District in an expeditious and timely manner so as to enable the District to meet critical time deadlines and schedules. All qualified architectural firms, including local firms, are encouraged to submit a SOQ. Upon the District's selection of the three (3) highest scoring Consultant(s) pursuant to this RFQ, the District will, in its sole discretion, assign project(s) to the successful firm(s). Once the consultant pool has been established, the District reserves the right to issue a Request for Proposals to one or all firms from the Consultant pool to perform services on a specific project. If a firm is selected to provide services, they will be required to execute standard agreement refer to Attachment 1 hereto for a sample agreement. Selection of firms will be based on their ability to meet and exceed the criteria set forth herein this RFQ, however, if a firm is selected to be in the consultant pool, it does not guarantee award of future work. Question Deadline 02/26/2025 at 4:00 PM PT Questions and requests for explanation or clarifications of any kind in regard to this RFQ shall be made in written form and submitted via email to Marianne Sarrail, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services at msarrail@ewcsd.org. Firms interested in submitting a SOQ shall not contact members of the Board of Education (the "Board") any other District staff with the exception of the District contact. Responses to the Questions Submitted ........ March 3, 2025 Anticipated Interview ..................................... March 19, 2025 Anticipated Board Presentation with Q&A .... April 7, 2025 Anticipated Board Approval Date .................. April 7, 2025 Notification of Selected Consultant ............... April 9, 2025 Consultants must submit one (1) original, two (2) hard copies, and a digital copy (on a thumb drive) of the SOQ. All SOQs shall be limited to fifty (50) pages and the page limit shall not include front and back covers, Table of Contents, Letters of Interest, divider tabs, resumes or any supplemental information requested. It is the sole responsibility of the Consultant submitting a response to this RFQ to ensure that its RFQ and any amendments are actually received by the District prior to the deadline time and due date. Unless this RFQ is extended by a written amendment or addendum, SOQs received after the time on the due date will not be considered. Faxed or emailed SOQs will not be accepted. Award of Contract This RFQ implies no obligation to award any contracts to any Consultant. If it is in the best interest of the District, the District retains the sole and absolute right to select the Consultant or Consultant(s) that best meet the District's requirements. The award is subject to acceptance by the Governing Board of the District. The Consultant that is awarded a contract pursuant to this RFQ shall be required to enter into a standard Architectural Services Agreement prepared by the District that is substantially and materially similar to the Architectural Services Agreement attached hereto as Attachment 1. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.