RFP 2026-618 DESIGN SERVICES WILLIWAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RENOVATION

The Anchorage School District is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for design services for the renovation of Williwaw Elementary School. The RFP is open to qualified persons/firms, and the selected proposal will be based on the evaluation criteria specified in the RFP. Here are the key points: 1. **Proposal Submission**: Proposals must be submitted in a sealed package with the outside of the package clearly marked with the offeror's name, address, and phone number. The proposal must be received by the Anchorage School District Purchasing Department prior to 10:00 a.m. on March 24, 2026. 2. **Proposal Requirements**: The proposal must include one original and seven copies, and must be signed and sealed. Proposals delivered by fax, facsimile, or electronic means are not acceptable. 3. **Evaluation Criteria**: The evaluation criteria will be based on the terms and conditions of the RFP, and a recommendation for award will be made to the Anchorage School Board for approval. 4. **Contract Award**: The contract will be awarded to the highest-ranked proposal, and the successful offeror will be required to execute a written contract in the form included as part of the RFP. 5. **Negotiations**: The District may negotiate with the offeror of the highest-ranking proposal, and negotiations will be limited to those items that would not have an effect on the ranking of proposals. 6. **Addenda**: Addenda may be issued when changes, clarifications, or amendments to the RFP are deemed necessary, and offerors must acknowledge receipt of each addendum issued. 7. **Business License**: Offerors must hold a valid Alaska business license and any necessary applicable professional licenses required by Alaska Statute as a condition of award. 8. **Proposal Costs**: The District is not responsible for proposal preparation costs, except in the event that a contract is awarded to one offeror and it is determined after award that it should have been awarded to another offeror. The estimated amount of the proposed contract is $100,000 to $200,000, pending funding amendments over $500,000. The RFP is available electronically on the District's Purchasing website, and a copy of the current plan holder's list can be viewed on the District's website. There will be an onsite visit at Williwaw Elementary School on March 10, 2026, and a pre-proposal conference on March 11, 2026, to discuss any matters concerned with the RFP. Prospective offerors are encouraged to attend these events to gain a better understanding of the project requirements.