Supporting America's Schools Infrastructure

The Pennsylvania Department Of Edu ... The Pennsylvania Department Of Education Pde Has Been Awarded The Supporting America S School Infrastructure Sasi Grant By The U S Department Of Education Usde Through This Grant Pde Aims To Address Several Challenges Related To School Facilities Across The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Commonwealth Key Objectives Include Building Internal Capacity Within The State Education Agency Sea By Hiring New Dedicated Staff Collecting Reliable School Facility Condition Data From High Need Local Education Agencies Leas To Inform Future Infrastructure Funding Decisions And Providing Technical Assistance To High Need Leas To Support Their School Infrastructure Needs To Support These Objectives Pde Has Established A List Of High Need Leas That Are Eligible To Receive Services Under The Sasi Grant These Leas Are Geographically Dispersed Across Pennsylvania And Represent A Mix Of Urban Suburban And Rural Communities Participation In The Program Is Voluntary And Pde Will Engage Directly With The Qualifying Leas To Establish Their Specific Service Needs And Level Of Participation Pde Is Issuing This Request For Proposal Rfp Seeking Proposals From Professional Services Contractors To Provide Architectural And Engineering Services Specific To K 12 Public School Facility Condition Assessments For The Participating Sasi Leas The Work To Be Accomplished Includes On Site Evaluations Of School Buildings Analysis Of Major Facility Systems Identification Of Deficiencies And Development Of Cost Estimates And Recommendations Because The Sasi Grant Operates Within A Defined Federal Performance Period The Assessments Reporting And Technical Assistance Must Be Completed Within The Timelines Established By Pde And Usde Contractors Must Therefore Be Prepared To Coordinate Site Visits Across Multiple Regions Of The Commonwealth And Manage Work Efficiently To Meet Required Deadlines