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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT 148 SM-SBE/MBE* REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD *SHELTERED MARKET (SM) FOR SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (SBE) OR MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (MBE)

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (Board), intends to commission one firm or joint venture having full architectural and engineering services available within the entity, or with consultants, as Architect/Engineer of Record (A/E) for the following General Obligation Bond (GOB) funded projects:



Only Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) certified SBE or MBE firms may participate in this solicitation. The proposer must submit a current M-DCPS SBE or MBE certificate with the RFQ Response.

MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 9:30 am local time
Sign-in Period: 9:10 am until 9:30 am local time
Location: South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union, 1498 N.E. 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132

QUESTIONS: Written questions regarding this solicitation will be accepted until 12:00 pm (noon) local time, Thursday, January 19, 2017. Questions may be submitted to Octavio Suarez at [email protected] with a copy to the Clerk of the School Board at [email protected]. Questions and Answers (Q&As) will be posted under legal ad 148 in the "INFO" icon at http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net.

RESPONSES DUE: Request for Qualification responses must be received no later than 4:00 pm local time, Tuesday, January 31, 2017, to the attention of:

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Department of A/E Selection & Negotiations
Nazira Abdo-Decoster, Executive Director
1450 N.E. 2 Avenue, Room 305
Miami, Florida 33132

REQUIREMENTS: This is an abbreviated ad; the complete legal ad with Mandatory Pre-proposal Conference information, Mandatory Sub-consultant Utilization Goals, project details and instructions for this solicitation, including selection procedures and required U.S. General Services Administration Standard Form 330, are available at the above address, or at: http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net under legal ad 148.

In accordance with Board policies, a Cone of Silence, lobbyist requirements and protest procedures are hereby activated. Failure to comply with requirements of this legal ad and Board policies shall be grounds for disqualification. These, and all related Board policies, can be accessed and downloaded at: http://www.neola.com/miamidade-fl/.
12/27 1/3-9 16-62/0000183003M

ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLIC NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT’S WINTER RECESS

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida announces that its offices will be closed for business during the School District’s Winter Recess on the following dates:

From Monday December 26, 2016 through Friday January 6, 2017.

School district offices will reopen on Monday January 9, 2017.

Selected offices, which have regular interaction with the public, will have limited staff available on those days that are not designated as a "Board Approved Holiday." Persons who have questions regarding the available services during the Winter Recess or who require information regarding School District matters during the Winter Recess period may contact 305-995-3000.

Alberto M. Carvalho
Superintendent of Schools
12/23 1/3 16-14/0000179614M

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT 148 SM-SBE/MBE* REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD *SHELTERED MARKET (SM) FOR SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (SBE) OR MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (MBE)

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (Board), intends to commission one firm or joint venture having full architectural and engineering services available within the entity, or with consultants, as Architect/Engineer of Record (A/E) for the following General Obligation Bond (GOB) funded projects:



Only Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) certified SBE or MBE firms may participate in this solicitation. The proposer must submit a current M-DCPS SBE or MBE certificate with the RFQ Response.

MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 9:30 am local time
Sign-in Period: 9:10 am until 9:30 am local time
Location: South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union, 1498 N.E. 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132

QUESTIONS: Written questions regarding this solicitation will be accepted until 12:00 pm (noon) local time, Thursday, January 19, 2017. Questions may be submitted to Octavio Suarez at [email protected] with a copy to the Clerk of the School Board at [email protected]. Questions and Answers (Q&As) will be posted under legal ad 148 in the "INFO" icon at http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net.

RESPONSES DUE: Request for Qualification responses must be received no later than 4:00 pm local time, Tuesday, January 31, 2017, to the attention of:

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Department of A/E Selection & Negotiations
Nazira Abdo-Decoster, Executive Director
1450 N.E. 2 Avenue, Room 305
Miami, Florida 33132

REQUIREMENTS: This is an abbreviated ad; the complete legal ad with Mandatory Pre-proposal Conference information, Mandatory Sub-consultant Utilization Goals, project details and instructions for this solicitation, including selection procedures and required U.S. General Services Administration Standard Form 330, are available at the above address, or at: http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net under legal ad 148.

In accordance with Board policies, a Cone of Silence, lobbyist requirements and protest procedures are hereby activated. Failure to comply with requirements of this legal ad and Board policies shall be grounds for disqualification. These, and all related Board policies, can be accessed and downloaded at: http://www.neola.com/miamidade-fl/.
12/27 1/3-9 16-62/0000183003M

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT RFQ 149 (SM-SBE/MBE)* REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK FIRMS *SHELTERED MARKET (SM) FOR SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (SBE) OR MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (MBE)

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (Board), intends to commission one firm or joint venture as a Construction Management at-Risk (CMR) firm for each of the following General Obligation Bond (GOB) funded projects:



Only Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) certified SBE or MBE firms may participate in this solicitation. The proposer must submit a current M-DCPS SBE or MBE certificate with the RFQ Response.

MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 1:50 pm local time
Sign-in Period: 1:30 pm until 1:50 pm local time
Location: South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union, 1498 N.E. 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132

QUESTIONS: Written questions regarding this solicitation will be accepted until 12:00 pm (noon) local time, Thursday, January 19, 2017. Questions may be submitted to Carlton Crawl @ [email protected] with a copy to the Clerk of the School Board at [email protected]. Questions and Answers (Q&As) will be posted under legal ad 149 in the "INFO" icon at http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net.


RESPONSES DUE: Request for Qualification responses must be received no later than 4:00 pm local time, Tuesday, January 31, 2017, to the attention of:

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Department of A/E Selection & Negotiations
Nazira Abdo-Decoster, Executive Director
1450 N.E. 2 Avenue, Room 305
Miami, Florida 33132

REQUIREMENTS: This is an abbreviated ad; the complete legal ad with Mandatory Pre-proposal Conference information, Contractor pre-qualification requirements, Mandatory Sub-consultant, Sub-contractor and Local Workforce Utilization Goals, project details and instructions for this solicitation, including selection procedures, are available at the above address, or at http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net under legal ad 149.

In accordance with Board policies, a Cone of Silence, lobbyist requirements and protest procedures are hereby activated. Failure to comply with requirements of this legal ad and Board policies shall be grounds for disqualification. These, and all related Board policies, can be accessed and downloaded at: http://www.neola.com/miamidade-fl/ .
12/27 1/3-9 16-63/0000183008M

ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLIC NOTICE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT’S WINTER RECESS

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida announces that its offices will be closed for business during the School District’s Winter Recess on the following dates:

From Monday December 26, 2016 through Friday January 6, 2017.

School district offices will reopen on Monday January 9, 2017.

Selected offices, which have regular interaction with the public, will have limited staff available on those days that are not designated as a "Board Approved Holiday." Persons who have questions regarding the available services during the Winter Recess or who require information regarding School District matters during the Winter Recess period may contact 305-995-3000.

Alberto M. Carvalho
Superintendent of Schools
12/23 1/3 16-14/0000179614M

NOTICE

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida announces the following Board Policy action will be taken at its meeting on:

January 25, 2017
1:00 P.M.
School Board Auditorium
1450 N.E. Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132

To Promulgate New Policy 6327, Public-Private Partnerships and Unsolicited Proposals, to govern School Board solicitations for public-private partnerships and its receipt of unsolicited proposals in accordance with state law, Section 255.065, F.S., and to amend Policies 0166, Non-Public Meetings; 6320, Purchasing; 6320.03, Bids and Award of Construction Contract Procedures and Regulations; 6330, Architectural, Engineering, Landscape Architectural, Land Surveying, Construction Management, Program Management, and Inspection Services; and 6325, Cone of Silence, to conform and refer to the new policy.

Specific Authority: 1001.41 (1) (2), (4), (5); 1001.42 (11), (12); 1001.43 (2), (5), (10), F.S.
Laws Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: U.S. Titles 23 and 49, C.F.R; Section 24(a), Article I, Florida Constitution; 11.066(5); 119.07(1); 119.071(1); 255.05; 255.065; 286.011; 287.055, F.S.

To Amend:
5410, Student Progression Plan, to amend the Student Progression Plan 2015-2016. Changes to the updated Student Progression Plan 2016-2017 are the result of actions by the Florida Legislature, interpretations or clarifications by the Florida Department of Education of statutes, or Florida Board of Education rules related to student progression. In addition, recommendations from various stakeholder groups have been incorporated into this document. These changes include legislative requirements promulgated in 2016 by the Florida Legislature such as the Credit Acceleration Program, Online Course Requirement, and the Florida Seal of Biliteracy. Other changes included in the amendment reflect an updated criteria for the English Language Learner’s program, requirement of World-Language Spanish in grades 2-5, and pre-kindergarten entrance requirements.

Specific Authority: 1001.41(1) and (2); 1001.42 (25); and 1001.43 (10) F.S.
Law Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: Sections 1001.41(3); 1001.42(6); 1003.41; 1003.413; 1003.4156; 1003.428; 1003.429; 1003.4295; 1003.43; 1008.22; 1008.25 F.S.

If requested a Hearing will be held during the January 25, 2017 School Board meeting. Persons requesting such a hearing must submit a written request to the Superintendent of Schools, Room 912, same address, by January 11, 2017. The policy will be effective upon filing with The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida on January 25, 2017. A person wishing to appeal any decision made by The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with respect to any action on this policy should ensure the preparation of a verbatim record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Copies of the policy and the notice of intended action are available to the public for inspection and copying at cost in the Citizen Information Center, Room 102, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Miami, Florida.
Alberto M. Carvalho
Superintendent of Schools
12/19 16-101/0000181506M

ANNOUNCEMENT

Pursuant to its Policies, The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida announces that proposed Board member resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations will be presented at 11:00 a.m. Upon vote being taken, the Board will recess to present the approved resolutions, endorsements, and proclamations, to which all persons are invited:

December 14, 2016
11:00 A.M.
School Board Auditorium
1450 N.E. Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132

The Board will then reconvene the regular public meeting, including other hearings, in accordance with the Policies of the Board, to which all persons are invited:

1:00 P.M.
School Board Auditorium
1450 N.E. Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132

PURPOSE: To consider approval of minutes, bid opening lists, items submitted by the Superintendent, School Board Members, School Board Attorney, and other pertinent matters. A copy of the agenda will be available after 11:00 a.m., December 5, 2016, Citizen Information Center, Room 102, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue. For further information, telephone 305-995-1128. A citizen wishing to speak to an agenda item or at the regular public hearing should submit a written request to the Citizen Information Center, Room 102, 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, by 4:30 p.m., December 12, 2016. A person wishing to appeal any decision made by The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at this meeting (hearing) should ensure the preparation of a verbatim record of the proceedings, including the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

The public hearing shall begin no later than approximately 6:30 p.m. The Chair may begin calling speakers who are present immediately following the conclusion of the regular agenda. The public hearing shall not conclude before 4:30 p.m., unless all of the speakers signed up to speak are present and have been given the opportunity to speak.

Alberto M. Carvalho
Superintendent of Schools
12/5/16
12/5 16-02/0000175308M

NOTICE MEETING OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOUNDATION, INC.

A meeting of the Miami-Dade County School Board Foundation, Inc. (The "Foundation") will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2016
immediately following the "E" items of the meeting of The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Agenda Items are:

A. Call to Order

B. Close Agenda

C. Purpose of Meeting

1) Elections of Officers:

Chair

Vice Chair

Superintendent of Schools - President and Secretary

Chief Financial Officer - Vice President and Treasurer

Treasurer - Assistant Secretary

2) Acceptance of Transmittal of Annual Budget and Audited Financial Statement Relating to Foundation

3) Consideration of Resolution No. 16-110 authorizing the Direct Placement of up to $50,700,000 aggregate principal amount of the Series 2008C COPs in an Index Floating Rate Period of five years with Bank of America, N.A. or an affiliate of Bank of America Corporation.

D. Other Business and Adjournment Dr. Lawrence S. Feldman, Chair 12/5/16
12/5 16-13/0000175597M

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT 147 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (Board) intends to commission one firm or joint venture having full architectural and engineering services available within the entity, or with consultants, as Architect/Engineer (A/E) of Record for the following Project:

NEW SMALL SENIOR HIGH PROTOTYPE
For
MARINE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(MAST) AT FIU SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BISCAYNE BAY CAMPUS
(PHASE I)
North Miami, Florida 33181
Project Number: 01654500
Construction Budget: $8,092,500

MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:
Date/Time: Thursday, December 1, 2016, at 9:10 am local time
Sign-in Period: Until 9:30 am local time
Location: South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union, 1498 NE 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132

QUESTIONS: Written questions regarding this solicitation will be accepted until 12:00 pm (noon) local time, Monday, December 5, 2016. Questions may be submitted to Carolina Velez at [email protected] with a copy to the Clerk of the School Board at [email protected]. Questions and Answers (Q&As) will be posted under legal ad 147 in the "INFO" icon at http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net.

RESPONSES DUE: Request for Qualifications responses must be received no later than 4:00 pm local time, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 to the attention of:

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Department of A/E Selection & Negotiations
Nazira Abdo-Decoster, Executive Director
1450 NE 2 Avenue, Room 305
Miami, Florida 33132

REQUIREMENTS: This is an abbreviated ad; the complete legal ad, Mandatory Pre-proposal Conference information, Mandatory Sub-consultant Utilization Goals, project details and instructions for this solicitation, including selection procedures and required U.S. General Services Administration Standard Form 330, are available at the above address, or at: http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net under legal ad 147.

In accordance with Board policies, a Cone of Silence, lobbyist requirements and protest procedures are hereby activated. Failure to comply with requirements of this legal ad and Board policies shall be grounds for disqualification. These, and all related Board policies, can be accessed and downloaded at: http://www.neola.com/miamidade-fl/.
11/14-21-28 16-122/0000170902M

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT 147 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD

The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida (Board) intends to commission one firm or joint venture having full architectural and engineering services available within the entity, or with consultants, as Architect/Engineer (A/E) of Record for the following Project:

NEW SMALL SENIOR HIGH PROTOTYPE
For
MARINE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(MAST) AT FIU SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BISCAYNE BAY CAMPUS
(PHASE I)
North Miami, Florida 33181
Project Number: 01654500
Construction Budget: $8,092,500

MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:
Date/Time: Thursday, December 1, 2016, at 9:10 am local time
Sign-in Period: Until 9:30 am local time
Location: South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union, 1498 NE 2 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132

QUESTIONS: Written questions regarding this solicitation will be accepted until 12:00 pm (noon) local time, Monday, December 5, 2016. Questions may be submitted to Carolina Velez at [email protected] with a copy to the Clerk of the School Board at [email protected]. Questions and Answers (Q&As) will be posted under legal ad 147 in the "INFO" icon at http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net.

RESPONSES DUE: Request for Qualifications responses must be received no later than 4:00 pm local time, Wednesday, December 14, 2016 to the attention of:

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Department of A/E Selection & Negotiations
Nazira Abdo-Decoster, Executive Director
1450 NE 2 Avenue, Room 305
Miami, Florida 33132

REQUIREMENTS: This is an abbreviated ad; the complete legal ad, Mandatory Pre-proposal Conference information, Mandatory Sub-consultant Utilization Goals, project details and instructions for this solicitation, including selection procedures and required U.S. General Services Administration Standard Form 330, are available at the above address, or at: http://ae-solicitations.dadeschools.net under legal ad 147.

In accordance with Board policies, a Cone of Silence, lobbyist requirements and protest procedures are hereby activated. Failure to comply with requirements of this legal ad and Board policies shall be grounds for disqualification. These, and all related Board policies, can be accessed and downloaded at: http://www.neola.com/miamidade-fl/.
11/14-21-28 16-122/0000170902M