A major high school renovation project that aims to refresh the school's campus, focusing on a new front façade for enhanced street appeal; and addressing various aspects such as building systems, operational flow, ADA accessibility, and facility upgrades. This involves evaluating and upgrading building systems like site drainage, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and roofing. Improvements in campus traffic, pedestrian flow, operational layout, and site configuration should also be considered. Upgrading or replacing components such as audio visual, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and ensuring ADA accessibility will be incorporated into the project scope. Structural repairs and upgrades to exterior brick walls, interior finishes, and athletic facilities & sports lighting are part of the project scope. Additionally, updates to the administration area include a possible second-story addition and new finishes will be considered. A new addition to expand the size of the cafeteria. The existing library will be converted into classrooms. A new addition will be provided for accessibility to the classroom buildings on the second floor, and it will serve as a commons area and new media center. A new ATM/bank will be added. Additional scope requirements are included within the owner's program. Deadline to submit inquiries clarifications by 10 AM CDT 10/3/2024 Deadline for Owner's response to inquiries 10/10/2024 Questions regarding the RFQ shall be directed to the Solicitation Coordinator: Jordan M. Clements Director of Purchasing and Warehousing Services 3000 N. Sherwood Forest, Building A, Room 29 Baton Rouge, LA 70814. JClements@ebrschools.org. Anticipated commencement of Construction Phase Services January 2025. Anticipated date of substantial completion March 2027. Project Budget The budgeted amount for the construction of the above-referenced project is: Twenty-six million dollars ($26,000,000.00). EBRPSS and the Selection Committee reserve the right to reject any or all timely submitted SOQs in response to this SOQ for just cause and waive any information with any proposals received.