HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DISTRICT NO. 401

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

1. MARVISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2. PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SUBMITTAL DEADLINE

FEBRUARY 2, 2007

TIME - 4:00 p.m.

Highline Public Schools, District No. 401 is requesting statements of qualifications for architectural services for the replacement of Marvista Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School.

Interested firms may obtain a copy of the Request for Proposal by facsimile or written request Monday through Friday to:

Katherine Kitts

Highline Public Schools, District No. 401

Facilities Services Department

17810 8th Avenue S., Building A

Burien, WA 98148-1788

Fax: 206-433-2147

The Request for Proposal outlines the information necessary to understand the projects, consultant selection process and documentation required for submitting proposals.

Statement of Qualifications must be received by Highline Public Schools at the above address no later than 4:00 p.m. on February 2, 2007. Responding firms must state in their cover letter the school for which their firm is submitting.

Interested firms are required to attend a MANDATORY pre-proposal conference and site visit at which time the particulars of each project, the selection process, schedule and the elements of the contract will be discussed. SITE VISITS WILL OCCUR ON THAT DAY ONLY. Responding firms should not contact the schools to arrange for site visits.

The pre-proposal conference will be held at Sunnydale School Library, 15631 8th Avenue S., Burien, WA 98148, on January 19, 2007 between 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Meeting 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; Site visits 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)

Following an initial screening of the proposals a short list of firms will be invited to participate in an interview with the selection committee. These interviews will occur on a date and time to be determined by the Highline Public Schools.

Highline Public Schools, District No. 401 is an equal opportunity employer and encourages application by minority and women-owned firms.

Any questions or clarifications regarding the Request for Proposal during the submittal preparation period must be submitted by mail or facsimile (no phone calls) to the address above, attention: Katherine Kitts, fax: 206-433-2147.

Any firm failing to submit its proposal in accordance with the procedure set forth in the Request for Proposal may be considered non-responsive.

Andr/a S. Johnson

Interim Executive Director of Facilities Services

Highline Public Schools, District No. 401

Published in the Highline Times/Des Moines News on JANUARY 10 & 17, 2007.

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