Poplar Bluff R-I School District is requesting professional services for Architectural/Engineering Services that may be partially funded with Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant funds. This project is contingent on upon award of the grant. The selected firm will have responsibility for some grant writing backup documentation and, contingent on grant funding, for the design components of the project as determined by Poplar Bluff R-I School District. The successful firm may provide the following services including, but not limited to: 1. Assisting in obtaining any permits, waivers, or reviews necessary to proceed with the project. 2. Preliminary drawings, cost estimates, or other services required for the grant application being prepared on behalf of Poplar Bluff R-I School District. 3. Preparation of design development. 4. Preparation of construction documents including: 1. Final Designs, 2. Cost Estimates 3. Specifications, 4. Contracts, 5. Peer review letters and other items required by the FEMA Grant. 5. Administration and observation of the bid and construction process, interpretation of drawings, the incorporation of substitutions or changes requested by Poplar Bluff R-I School District and updating of any cost estimates. Information provided to Poplar Bluff R-I School District shall include: 1. Description of Firm – Provide information regarding the company’s size, location, nature of work performed, years in the business, and the company’s approach to meeting Poplar Bluff R-I School District’s needs for each necessary team discipline. Provide the firm’s experience with projects of a similar nature. 2. Work Experience – Compile a list of projects, especially those related to transportation construction and storm water diversion and FEMA Mitigation Projects. Contact information for references for these projects should be included. 3. Specialized FEMA Experience – List your team’s technical knowledge and experience with regard to design using FEMA Mitigation Funds. 4. Project Team – Include the proposed Engineer of Record for the proposed project and other individuals of the firm who will be working on the project. This should include definition of individuals who are working on the project related to their Authorization to Practice Engineering in Missouri. 5. Legal Identification – Identify any legal proceeding (e.g. arbitration, complaints, court actions) filed against your firm for any project for which you have provided professional services during the past five years. 6. Site Management – Highlight company policies/philosophies related to how projects are managed (e.g. number of visits to construction sites, who attends the site visits, defining of roles during the construction phase, approach to ensuring quality control). 7. Insurance Types and Limits.
