Site work and new construction of an educational facility in Gooding, Idaho. Completed plans call for the construction of a educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

Question Deadline 03/26/2025 A total project budget has been established at $6,000,000 and includes fees (A/E and CM/GC), commissioning services, contingencies, tests, and other project related expenses. The construction budget has been set at $4,740,000. A complete construction cost estimate and construction schedule will be required following CM/GC's review of the Schematic Design set of drawings and must be updated throughout the construction documents process. The scope of work includes construction management and construction of at least one (1) residential cottage for students to live in while attending school at the Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind. Funding was originally intended to be for two (2) cottages. It is likely that there will not be enough in the budget to build two (2) buildings. Providing the infrastructure to support a future building may become part of this scope of work. The school serves students from across the state. Current enrollment at the school is near and all-time high, and as a result, the number of students who may attend because they live outside the daily bus schedule is capped and a wait list of approximately 10 students is in place. With the addition of the cottage(s), space will be available for more students and therefore meet statutory requirements. The cottage(s) would be used to house high school students, and each would have an occupancy of 12-20 students. Each cottage would consist of individual bedrooms, with shared bathrooms, a large social/lounge area, a smaller study area, a shared dining area, a supervisory office, and a kitchen space. Each cottage would be approximately 10,000 square feet and the structure will be single-story. Currently there are six (6) existing cottages, the most recent built in 1987, that serve a similar purpose. Each of the current cottages have six (6) rooms each, with each room sharing a bathroom with the adjoining room. There are two living/lounge areas, a supervisor's office, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen. Designing and building a residential space for students at a school for the Deaf and Blind or those with Low Vision requires an inclusive and comprehensive approach that addresses the needs of both groups. It should prioritize visual, auditory, and tactile accessibility, orientation and mobility/communication, technology integration and ensuring safety, independence, and social interaction. By addressing these needs, residential schools can create an environment that empowers all students and supports their academic and personal growth.