Whittier Elementary School Modernization and Modular Campus

The Department anticipates awarding a design-build contract (the “Agreement”, “Contract” or “Design-Build Agreement”) to the Offeror whose Proposal is most advantageous to the District pursuant to the evaluation and award criteria in Part 3 of this RFP. The Project includes full design and construction services for Whittier ES, which will be an approximately 90,000 square foot school facility. The Design-Builder shall design and construct a combination of renovation of the existing and new construction to increase the existing footprint to accommodate the square footage required in the educational specifications (“Ed Specs(s)” or “Educational Specifications”) to bring it in line with the District of Columbia Public Schools (“DCPS”) Ed Specs (collectively, the “Project”). The Department anticipates the demolition of a portion of the existing building, mainly the 1960s classroom wing, but the Design-Builder shall recommend a design that is most advantageous to the Project. The Project shall include all new outdoor playgrounds, parking, and loading facilities. The Project includes the full design and construction for temporary school facilities for use as a swing site for the Whittier school during its two (2) years of modernization construction. The location will need to have approximately forty-four (44) classroom-sized spaces, one (1) large tent membrane structure for gym/dining, a modular kitchen with dedicated restrooms, (1) health suite space with ensuite restroom, group restrooms, two (2) playgrounds, and covered Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) access across all temporary facilities. The education spaces will be furnished with the existing furniture from the school with an allowance for miscellaneous furniture, fixtures, and equipment (“FF&E”) needs. Each facility must also provide parking for the school staff, include access for delivery and garbage/recycling trucks, and have a designated pick-up/drop-off location for the school population.