The intent of this RFP is to solicit proposals from A&E firms to enter into a term contract with the Kodiak Island Borough (KIB) to provide A&E services for renovation, new construction, and renewal/replacement projects at various Borough facilities. These services may include but not be limited to developing architectural and engineering plans and specifications, cost estimates, and providing construction administration services. The term of this contract services will be five (5) years from the date it is executed, with the option for both parties to agree to four (4) one-year extensions. The contract is for service on an as needed basis. While not controlling, the average number of hours of service annually for services provided under this contract is between 800-900 hours. Following is a list of potential projects provided to give proposers examples of the types of design services that may be required under this contract. Proposers should carefully review this RFP for errors, questionable or objectionable materials and items requiring clarification. Proposers shall put comments and/or questions in writing and submit them to the contact persons noted above. Please submit questions by October 14, 2024 at 4:00pm prevailing time (AK). This will allow time for an addendum to the RFP to be issued, if required, to all recipients of the RFP. Any information required or questions regarding this RFP should be addressed to: David Conrad, Director, and Codi Allen, Projects Manager, and Patricia Valerio, Projects Assistant Engineering/Facilities Department Kodiak Island Borough 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, Alaska 99615-6398 Phone: (907) 486-9341 Proposals should not exceed ten (10) double sided and stapled pages (8.5 x 11), exclusive of appendix, proposed detailed fee schedule pages, cover page, letter of transmittal, and table of contents. Provide six (6) hard copies plus one (1) copy in electronic PDF format on a storage device accessible by a standard USB port. The response must contain, in the order presented, information to address the evaluation criteria set forth in this solicitation. Proposals shall include with a letter of transmittal including the following information: 1. The proposer's name and address. 2. A statement that indicates the proposal is valid for at least 90 days from the proposal submission deadline. 3. A statement that indicates the proposer's willingness to perform the services described in this RFP and that all staff and other resources which are required to perform the services described in this RFP will be made available by your organization over the life of the anticipated contract.4. Acknowledgement of any addenda issued during RFP process. 5. Statement that the signatory has authority to bind the proposer. 6. Signature of authorized individual. Proposals shall be organized in the manner specified below in order to achieve a uniform review process and obtain the maximum degree of comparability for the selection committee. Please keep all project examples, project team experience, and plans relevant to work in rural Alaska, preferably with examples related to work experience in Kodiak, Alaska or the Kodiak Archipelago. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.