Request for Qualifications for Design Build of District Wide Integrated Public Address/Announcement (PA) Systems in support of the 2025 Bond (A03)

The North East Independent School District (NEISD) is seeking qualified Design-Build Firms to provide a District-Wide Integrated Public Address/Announcement (PA) System in support of the 2025 Bond (A03). The selected Design-Build Firm will be responsible for both the design and construction phases at each awarded elementary, middle, or high school campus. The District will retain an independent Architect/Engineer to serve as the Owner’s Representative. The key aspects of the project include: • Design and construction of Integrated Public Address/Announcement (PA) Systems • Compliance with all applicable building codes, ordinances, state laws, and North East ISD standards • Provision of all necessary drawings, specifications, calculations, and submittals for District review, approval, and permitting • Installation, maintenance, and removal of all construction equipment • Ensuring safe and lawful use of construction equipment throughout the duration of the project • Performance of all work in a professional, first-class, and workmanlike manner, consistent with industry standards and in full compliance with the Contract Documents developed during the design phase The evaluation criteria for the selection of the Design-Build Firm include: • Demonstrated success with K-12 design and construction projects • Local office resources, experience, capacity, and qualifications of key personnel • Ability to perform the required work • Past performance and safety record The District will utilize a two-step Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process to evaluate and select Design-Build Firms. The first step will involve the evaluation of RFQs to identify and shortlist up to five of the most qualified Design-Build Firms. The second step will involve the invitation of shortlisted firms to submit detailed proposals for the Design Criteria Package.