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Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.
ADDENDUM NO. 02 – QUESTIONS/ANSWERS & CORRECTIONS:
Ferris ISD RFQ #: 2025-091 – Ferris ISD RFQ for Architectural and Engineering
Master Services for Various Projects
Project: Ferris Independent School District
*This Addendum modifies the original Request for Qualifications document as noted below.*
Questions from Respondents AND Answers to Respondent Questions:
1. Question: Page 9 (PAGE 13 of RFQ pdf) section 4 says to answer all questions in section 3 as directed in section 6, but there are no questions in section 3 and section 6 is a criminal history form.
Answer: There are no questions to be responded to in section 3. We acknowledge section 6 is the criminal history form. Questions and Criteria can be found in Section 4 and Section 12.
2. Question: Can you please confirm that FISD is looking to receive a submission of the General Questionnaire + forms?
Answer: Yes, provide responses to items included in Section 12 - General Questionnaire. Can also use Form AIA B305 2021instead of “Section 12 – General Questionnaire.”
3. Question: Are we also meant to include responses that answer what is on page 9, section 4.2 Selection Criteria and Weights?
Answer: The items listed in the Selection Criteria and Weights (Section 4.2) will be used by the evaluation committee to evaluate the requested qualification submissions.
4. Question: We would also like to ask if Ferris ISD would like architects to also submit sub-consultants as part of the team? Or just the key personnel assigned to the team from the architectural firm?
Answer: Refer to Section 4.2, Item 3 – Project Approach and Resources.
5. Question: Can you please clarify the outline for this pursuit? Section 4 page 9 (PAGE 13) and item 13.1.7 (page 22) both refer to an outline in Section 3, however Section 3 (page 8 of the PDF) is Required Contract Verifications. Are we to follow what is listed in item 13.2, page 23?
Answer: Please refer to questions and criteria in Section 4 and Section 12. See Formatting Correction.
6. Question: On page 13 of the RFQ, the District notes that all questions in Section 3 should be formatted according to Section 6. Section 6 does not include formatting instructions, but instead includes a Felony Conviction Notice. Can the District please clarify how firms should format answers to Section 3?
Answer: There are no questions to be responded to in section 3. We acknowledge section 6 is the criminal history form. Questions and Criteria can be found in Section 4 and Section 12. Section 3 will require a Required Contract Verification Acknowledgement.
7. Question: The RFQ includes various forms that require signature and verification, but the District specifies on page 22 that it does not want additional attachments included in Qualifications. Can the District please clarify how firms should satisfy the verifications required by the forms mentioned in Sections 5 through 10? Are firms expected to include the forms in our qualifications? If so, will said forms be included in the 50-page limit?
Answer: Sections 5 through 10 will need to be submitted, however, not included in the page limit.
8. Question: The RFQ states to answer questions in section 3 and 5, however section 3 relates to Contract Verification and Section 5 is the certification form. Please clarify if the questions to be answered are those in Section 13, and directions to be followed are 13.1, or if there are different directions we need to ensure we follow.
Answer: There are no questions to be responded to in section 3. We acknowledge section 6 is the criminal history form. Questions and Criteria can be found in Section 4 and Section 12.
9. Question: How can I download Addendum 1? I see it on the main page of your district, but when I click the link for more info, it takes me to the existing RFQ
Answer: Addendum No. 01 is specifically a date change for the notice of advertisement of this RFQ.
10. Question: Paragraph 1.5 states “sign and submit the following electronic documents.” – Are you expecting firms to email you their response as a PDF or are they to be uploaded to a website?
Answer: Please submit responses as a PDF via email to jhanlin@agcm.com. You will receive an email stating your response has been received. Submit responses via email by the 2:00pm CST deadline of Tuesday, October 14.
11. Question: Paragraph 12.1.4 Requests financial statements and a DUNS number. GFF is a privately held Subchapter S Corp and does not engage our CPA to provide audited financial statements. Can we provide a three year summary of our consolidated balance sheet to be considered responsive to the question? Likewise, DUNS is a subscription services and we do not have a DUNS number or report for the firm.
Answer: YES, 3-year summary of your consolidated balance sheet will be considered responsive to the question. Submission of DUNS will not be required.
12. Question: Paragraph 13.8.1 indicates additional attachments shall not be included with the Qualifications. We typically provide “one sheet project profiles” that demonstrate the bandwidth and capacity of our education practice. Is that information ok to include? Would you also want Owner and Contractor references?
Answer: YES, THIS IS ACCEPTABLE. YES, REFERENCES ARE REQUESTED. CAN USE FORM AIA B305 2021.
13. Question: Section 13.1.7: It states that qualifications should consist of answers to questions in Sections 3 and 5. Section 3 contains only contract verification requirements, and Section 5 is the certification form. Are there intended questions we should address in these sections?
Answer: Please refer to questions and criteria in Section 4 and Section 12.
14. Question: Section 13.2 (Formatting): The instructions list “Qualifications, Team (including resumes), and Experience.” Resumes are also requested in Section 12 (General Questionnaire). Do you want us to include resumes in both locations, or just once?
Answer: Include resumes only once in the Section 12 – General Questionnaire.
15. Question: Commitment of Current Projects: Section 13.2 also asks for “Commitment of current projects.” Is this referring to Question 12.1.2 in the General Questionnaire? If so, should we include this statement in both places?
Answer: Scope and Profiles of current projects. This will be formatted under it’s own section under Section 13.2 Formatting “Commitment of Current Projects”
16. Question: Project Approach: Section 13.2 also asks for a “Project Approach,” but I don’t see a corresponding question in earlier sections. Could you confirm where you’d like us to address this?
Answer: Refer Section 4.2, item 3 – Project Approach and Resources. This will be a separate section found under 13.2 Formatting.
17. Question: The only other place I see these points referenced is in the selection criteria and weights table in Section 4.2. Is this where you want us to pull the questions from?
Answer: The items listed in the Selection Criteria and Weights (Section 4.2) will be used by the evaluation committee to evaluate the requested qualification submissions.
18. Question: Are you accepting responses under this RFQ for Commissioning Services?
Answer: Not at this time.
19. Question: Is Ferris ISD accepting SOQs from Geotechnical and Materials Testing Firms for the current Architectural and Engineering Services RFQ?
Answer: Not at this time.
20. Question: Will there be a separate RFQ for geotechnical and construction materials testing services from the school district or will these services be considered under this solicitation?
Answer: Not at this time.
*Corrections are located on page 3 of 3*
Corrections:
1. Corrections: SECTION 4 – REQUIREMENTS FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Respondents shall carefully read the information contained in the following criteria and submit complete Qualifications to all questions in Section 12 formatted as directed in Section 13. Incomplete Qualifications may be considered non-responsive and are subject to rejection.
2. Corrections: Section 12 – General Questionnaire – Can also use Form AIA B305 2021
3. Corrections: Section 13.1.2 - The cover, table of contents, divider sheets, and the Execution of Offer, along with the Financial Statements, General Questionnaire, Certification Form, Felony Conviction Notice, Certification of Corporation, Conflict Questionnaire, Required Contract Verifications Acknowledgment and Signature Page/Addenda Acknowledgment do not count toward the page limit.
4. Corrections: 13.1 FORMATTING:
RFQ shall be submitted as a PDF Formatted document via email prior to due date and time and organized as follows with a labeled blank divider form in between sections:
• Cover Page
• Table of Contents
• Qualifications, Team (Including Resumes), and Experience
• Commitment of current projects
• Project Approach
• Insurance Certificates
• Financial Statements
• Execution of Offer
• General Questionnaire -or- Form AIA B305 2021
• Signature Page and Declaration of Compliance
• Certification Form
• Felony Conviction Notice
• Certification of Corporation
• Conflict Questionnaire
• Required Contract Verifications Acknowledgement
Number all pages of the response sequentially using Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, etc.).
Separate and identify each criteria response to Section 4 of this RFQ by use of a divider sheet with a bookmark for ease of reference.
