Agenda Item
ii. E-SPLOST V Project: RFQu No. 23-752-004 Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for New Sequoyah High School and Middle School (Goodwyn, Mills, Cawood LLC – Not to exceed $9,000,000)
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the award of RFQu 23-752-004 for Architectural and Engineering Services for New Sequoyah High School and Middle School to Goodwyn, Mills, Cawood LLC, the most responsive and responsible Offeror whose submittal is the most advantageous to the Board based on the evaluation factors, for the lump sum amount of $9,000,000.
Why: To approve the award of a lump sum design contract for the Architectural and Engineering Services for the new Sequoyah High School and Middle School.
Details: The scope of work for this project includes A/E services for the new Sequoyah High School and Middle School. Additional project information can be found on the DeKalb County School District’s solicitation website at https://dekalbschoolsga.ionwave.net/.
The RFQu was issued on August 11, 2022, and notification of the RFQu was sent via email to over 60 vendors from the DCSD vendor list, 1,604 vendors through the State of GA Procurement Registry, and 250 vendors through DemandStar. The solicitation was advertised in the Champion and posted on the DCSD website. Fifty-Eight (58) people attended the virtual mandatory pre-submittal conference on August 30, 2022, representing thirty-six (36) architectural/engineering firms. On September 22, 2022, submittals were received from twelve (12) firms. Five (5) of the firms were shortlisted and recommended by the selection committee to be interviewed. Interviews were conducted on October 11, 2022.
This recommendation is based on the review and evaluation of the twelve (12) responsive submittals received and the final scoring from the interviews. Goodwyn, Mills, Cawood LLC submitted the most responsive and responsible submittal and will be responsible for the architectural and engineering design work as set forth in the solicitation documents. The DeKalb County School District’s Standard Form of Contract for Architectural Services will be used for this project. Goodwyn, Mills, Cawood LLC is located at 6120 Powers Ferry Road NW, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30339.
Financial impact: The total budget of $9,000,000.00 for Architectural/Engineering Services for New Sequoyah High School and Middle School will be allocated from cost code (SP5FACCON.21735.ARCHITECT) under the voter-approved E-SPLOST V program.
Contact: Mr. Richard Boyd, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Division of Operations, 678.676.1483
Effective: Upon board approval.
Status: Approved by General Counsel.
CHRONOLOGY OF THE AGENDA ITEM
After the May 24, 2016, approval of the 2017-2022 E-SPLOST V referendum by DeKalb voters, the Board
approved an E-SPLOST V list of projects on December 5, 2016, for $561 million to include various capital
renewal, renovations and classroom addition projects throughout the District. On April 18, 2022, the
Board approved an E-SPLOST V Major Program Adjustment which included the design of a New Sequoyah
High School and Middle School.
A formal Request for Qualifications was issued on August 11, 2022 for Professional Design services for
New Sequoyah High School and Middle School. Submittals were received from twelve (12) firms. Five
firms were shortlisted and interviewed. This recommendation is based on the review and evaluation of
the responsive submittals received and the final scoring from the interviews.