ARCHITECT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

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ARCHITECT

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

Asif Dada

Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations/CSBO

Cicero Public Schools District 99

5110 W. 24

th

_Street

Cicero, IL 60804

708/863-4856

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CICERO SCHOOL DISTRICT 99

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ARCHITECT

Four (4) copies must be submitted on the RFQ forms provided by the District, with these specifications and must be contained in a sealed envelope, which shall be labeled on the outside with the following information: Firm name and address, “Architect RFQ, Do not open prior to Tuesday December 8, 2015, 10:00 a.m.” Four hard copies of your proposal are mandatory. In addition, a copy is to be emailed to Asif Dada [email protected] on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, the day after the RFQ opening.

Selection Process

The District intends to enter into a contract with the most responsible firm whose Qualification Submittal is determined to be in the best interest of the District. The District reserves the right to reject any or all qualifications or parts thereof for any reason, to negotiate changes to Qualification terms and to waive minor inconsistencies with the RFQ. The District may accept qualifications which take exception to any requirement in this RFQ or which offer any alternative to a requirement herein. Any exception or alternative must be clearly

5110 W. 24th_Street Cicero, IL 60804 Fax: 708/863-1065 Asif Dada Asst. Superintendent for Finance and Operations/CSBO

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delineated and cannot materially affect the substance of this RFQ. The District reserves the right to make a selection based on architectural qualifications, experience in providing similar services elsewhere, the submitter’s responsiveness to the RFQ requirements; and to negotiate a contract with the successful firm. After reviewing the Request for Qualifications, the District will develop a shortlist of 2-3 firms. The shortlist of firms will then present their qualifications for services at an interview with the School District Interview team. After interviewing all the shortlisted firms, the District will rank the firms in order and will begin negotiations. Firm information

 Provide a brief history of your firm, including the number of years in the business under the present name and number of architectural/engineering and support staff employed by your firm.

 List the name and responsibilities of the team members that would be assigned to the project(s). Include principals, architects, project managers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and other personnel.

 List your firm’s banking, bonding and insurance references and limits. List a contact (name and phone number) for each reference.

 Indicate if your firm is owned or partially owned by any other organization or individual(s).  Provide any additional information which distinguishes your firm other architectural/engineering

firm.

Architectural/Engineering Experience

 List all current projects for which your firm is under contact as architect.

 List all similar School districts that your firm represents.

 List projects for which your firm has been or may be sued in relation to your performance. List any pertinent circumstances regarding these projects.

Project Approach

 Describe how the project(s) would be managed beginning with the feasibility phase through occupancy and project evaluation, especially in coordination of assignments with the district’s construction team.

 Describe your firm’s estimating and cost control procedures.

 Describe your firm’s philosophy on the handling of change orders. Do you expect added compensation for change orders?

 Identify services your firm will be coordinating through consultants. Name the consulting firm and its address. Describe project experiences your firm has had with the consultant on similar projects. Compensation

 Describe your firm’s method of compensation for Architecture/Engineering services.

NOTE: Failure to submit complete/legitimate information may result in rejection of your firm’s Qualification submittal.

Public Information

Firms responding to this RFQ are hereby notified that all RFQs submitted and information contained therein and attached thereto shall become public information upon contract execution with the successful respondent or

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I. Instructions to Vendors

A. The Board of Education and School District 99 administration reserve the right to reject any and all RFQ’s, to negotiate changes and modifications in the vendor's response to this proposal, or to waive any informalities, irregularities or defects in any proposals, should it deem to be in the best interest of School District 99. While the financial responsibility of the vendor is a significant concern, the Board is equally concerned with the proven ability of the vendor to satisfactorily perform the contract so that service will be provided in accordance with proposed contract documents. School District 99 is not bound or committed to action or a decision based on this qualification/proposal specification, and may cancel proposal proceedings at any time prior to the awarding of a contract.

1. Please note that this is a request for qualifications and not a formal bid. As such, the Board of Education and administration are not bound by the lowest cost qualification/proposal, and can negotiate anytime during the process at its discretion but will not be unreasonable or unfair in its evaluation and review of qualifications/proposals.

2. So, the District may choose any firm/vendor/company whether it is the lowest or highest cost based on a number of criteria which the District will decide upon, including but not limited to: price, references, growth and overall architect/engineering/construction reputation, service reputation, product warranties and repairs (where appropriate), possible future capabilities, past work with the District and other viable considerations. B. Proposals will be considered firm for 90 days from January 13, 2016. References must be

provided.

C. School District 99 is exempt from the payment of federal excise taxes and the payment of state sales and use tax on all tangible, personal property for its use or consumption. Tax exemption certificates will be furnished upon request.

D. Inquiries may be made as to the financial stability of the firm, and the Board of Education may request financial references.

E. All firms/vendors/companies submitting an RFQ are required to sign and notarize, where applicable, firm/vendor/company forms/certificates in the Submittal Section (see pages 9 – 22). F. The District will not be liable for costs incurred in the preparation of the response to this RFQ or

in connection with any presentation before a selection committee.

G. Invoicing – Billing shall be monthly in one consolidated invoice for the entire Architecture Services, broken down by type of and location of Architecture Services, etc. Payment will coincide with District School Board Meetings. Invoices must be received three weeks prior to School Board Meeting in order to receive payment the next day after said Board Meeting. Upon request, please provide a sample invoice.

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H. Insurance and other requirements:

1. Insurance Requirements: The successful firm/vendor/company shall obtain and keep in force during the term of the Contract, for the protection of the firm/vendor/company and School District 99, comprehensive Commercial General Liability Insurance in the combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000.00 including, but not limited to, Personal Injury Liability, Broad Form Property Damage Liability, Blanket Contractual Liability and Products Liability, and Business Auto Liability covering the operations and activities of the firm/vendor/company described in this document.

2. Professional Liability Insurance: Issued in a claims made basis for the term of the contract, with a limit of $1,000,000 with a tail coverage for two (2) years following completion of the contract.

3. The firm/vendor/company shall accept, in so far as the workers covered by this contract are concerned, the statutory provision of the State of Illinois Workmen’s Compensation Act, any supplements or amendments there to, and will insure its liability thereunder, and furnish proof thereof, to the School District or file with the School District a certificate of exemption from insurance from the Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation of the Department of Labor and Industry. In addition, the firm/vendor/company must purchase insurance from companies lawfully authorized to do business in the State of Illinois and that the insuring company maintains at least an AVII Key Rating from the A.M. Best Rating Guide.

4. The firm/vendor/company must furnish the district with Certificates of Insurance evidencing the existence of the above coverage and naming Cicero Board of Education, Cicero Public School District 99, and Cook County, Illinois as additional insured. 5. The insurance policy shall contain a covenant by the issuing company that coverage shall

not be cancelled unless a minimum of thirty (30) day prior written notice is given to School District 99. Notification shall be via certified mail and addressed to: Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations/CSBO, Cicero Public Schools District 99, 5110 West 24th Street, Cicero, Illinois 60804.

I. Any contract resulting from this RFQ is not assignable.

J. The successful firm/vendor/company agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless School District 99, its officers, agents and employees from any claims, damages, suits, actions, liabilities and costs of any kind or nature, including attorney’s fees, arising from or caused by the provision of any services, the failure to provide any services or the use of any services or materials furnished (or made available) by the successful vendor.

K. Any written contract resulting from this RFQ shall contain a severability clause, which provides that each paragraph and provision of the contract will be severable from the entire agreement and if any provision is declared invalid the remaining provisions shall nevertheless remain in effect.

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L. If the successful firm/vendor/company is considered found to be wholly responsible for failure to in any way to perform as specified herein, School District 99 may consider the successful vendor to be in default. In the event of default, the District will provide the successful vendor with written notice of default, and the successful firm/vendor/company will be provided twenty (20) calendar days to provide a plan to correct said default.

If the successful firm/vendor/company fails to cure said default within twenty days, the District, among other actions, may complete the consulting/training etc. through a third party, and the successful vendor shall be responsible for any amount in excess of the agreement price incurred by the District in completing the consulting/training etc., to a completion equal to that specified in the contract.

M. The Compensation/Fee Structure form shall be fully completed (Additional pages may be added for further information).

N. The contract period shall be for the term as determined by the process.

O. The firm/vendor/company agrees and covenants that its agents and employees shall comply with all county, state and federal laws, rules and regulations applicable to the business to be conducted under the contract.

P. Firm/vendor/company must examine these specifications in detail as to the intent of the specifications. After the submission of the qualifications, School District 99 will not accept any complaint or claim that there was any misunderstanding in regard to items listed on the RFQ. Q. All firms/vendors/companies are responsible for understanding and complying with the

specifications detailed in this request for qualifications. All claims, offerings, and prices quoted in the qualification/proposal will be considered contractually binding.

R. Any questions regarding this RFQ must be referred to Asif Dada, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations/CSBO, via email [email protected] and Robert B. Holmes, Business Manager/CSBO, via email [email protected] not later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2015. Use “Architect RFQ” in the subject line. Questions will be answered via addendum, which will be emailed to all participating firms/vendors/companies.

S. Termination of Contract: Cicero Public Schools District 99 reserves the right to terminate the contract/purchase order immediately in the event that the vendor discontinues or abandons operations; if adjudged bankrupt, or is reorganized under any bankruptcy law; or fails to keep in force any required insurance policies or bonds. Failure of the vendor to comply with any section or part of this contract will be considered grounds for immediate termination of the lease by School District 99.

T. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the contract between School District 99 and the vendor, School District 99 may, without prejudice to any other rights it may have, terminate the contract/purchase order for convenience and without cause, by giving 30 days written notice to the vendor.

U. If the termination clause is used by School District 99, the firm/vendor/company will be paid by the District for all scheduled consulting/work completed satisfactorily by the vendor up to the termination date set in the written termination notice.

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II. Support and Training

A. The successful firm/vendor/company must provide weekly and monthly update reports and other detailed reports as required to School District 99 designated personnel.

B. All professionally-trained technical staff, must be proficient and knowledgeable for the specific assignment.

C. The firm/vendor/company will ensure adequate on-site training is provided where appropriate.

III. OTHER

A. Cicero School District 99 may wish to review the selection of particular individuals for the project team and interview these individuals before a final selection is made. For periods of on-site consulting/support individuals will be required to have a criminal background check performed and may be required to have a negative TB test as well as additional requirements at no cost to the District. Changes in key staff assignments will not be allowed without prior approval of Cicero School District 99. Cicero School District 99 reserves the right to terminate the agreement at any time if any of the staff assignments are unacceptable to Cicero School District 99.

B. Unless otherwise indicated in the proposal response, the selected firm/vendor/company must perform all work. Any work that is to be subcontracted by the firm/vendor/company will be subject to the terms and conditions of this RFQ and any resultant contract or purchase order awarded.

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CICERO SCHOOL DISTRICT 99

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

ARCHITECT

EXHIBIT A LIST OF BUILDINGS

SCHOOL/BUILDING PHONE # ADDRESS ADMNISTRATION 708-863-4856 5110 W. 24th Street BUILDING Cicero, IL 60804 BURNHAM 708-652-9577 1630 S. 59th Avenue SCHOOL Cicero, IL 60804 CICERO EAST 708-652-9440 2324 S. 49th Avenue SCHOOL Cicero, IL 60804 CICERO WEST 708-780-4487 4937 W. 23rd Street SCHOOL Cicero, IL 60804 COLUMBUS EAST 708-652-6085 3100 S. 54th Avenue SCHOOL Cicero, IL 60804 COLUMBUS WEST 708-780-4482 5425 W. 31st Street SCHOOL Cicero, IL 60804 DREXEL 708-652-5532 5407 W. 36th Street SCHOOL Cicero, IL 60804 GOODWIN 708-652-5500 2625 S. Austin Blvd. SCHOOL Cicero, IL 60804 LIBERTY 708-780-4475 4946 W. 13th Street SCHOOL Cicero, IL 60804 LINCOLN 708-652-8889 3545 S. 61st Avenue SCHOOL Cicero, IL 60804 McKINLEY 708-652-8890 5900 W. 14th Street SCHOOL Cicero, IL 60804 ROOSEVELT 708-652-7833 1500 S. 50th Avenue SCHOOL Cicero, IL 60804 SHERLOCK 708-652-8885 5347 W. 22nd Place SCHOOL Cicero, IL 60804 UNITY JR.* 708-863-8229 2115 S. 54th Avenue HIGH SCHOOL Cicero, IL 60804 WARREN PARK** 708-863-2220 1225 S. 60th Court SCHOOL Cicero, IL 60804 WILSON 708-652-2252 2310 S. 57th Avenue SCHOOL Cicero, IL 60804 WOODBINE 708-652-8884 3003 S. 50th Court SCHOOL Cicero, IL 60804 DISTRICT 708-863-3774 5835 W. Roosevelt Road SERVICE CENTER Cicero, IL 60804 TRANSPORTATION 708-863-8926 1941 S. Laramie Avenue CENTER Cicero, IL 60804 * Unity Jr.High School start at 8:00 a.m. The Elementary schools start at 8:40 a.m.

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CICERO SCHOOL DISTRICT 99

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

SUBMITTAL CHECK LIST

Remember to submit the following items with your Request for Proposal. Failure to do so may result in rejection of Request for Proposal.

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Compensation/Fee Structure Form

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Evaluation Form

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Non-Collusion Affidavit signed and notarized

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Vendor’s Certifications for Illinois Drug Free Workplace Act signed by Representative and Attester

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Certificate of Compliance with Illinois Human Rights Act signed and notarized

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Certificate Regarding Sexual Harassment Policy signed

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Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion Signed

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Minority and Women-Owned Business Concern Representation signed

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Prevailing Wages Statement signed and notarized

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Statement of No Interest (if applicable)

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References

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CICERO SCHOOL DISTRICT 99

COMPENSATION/FEE STRUCTURE*

Firm May Add Fee Compensation/Fee Structure Page

The Firm/Vendor/Company agrees to hold the rates and fees of the services to be approved by a representative of Cicero Public Schools District 99, for a period of:

90 days – Yes_____No_____

ADDENDUM/ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following addendum: List by number and date appearing on each addendum. (If all addenda are not acknowledged, the Request for Proposal will be considered irregular).

Addendum # Dated Addendum # Dated

____________________ ______________ _________________ __________________

___________________________________ ____________________________________

(Firm Name) (Representative – Signature)

___________________________________ ____________________________________

(Address) (Printed Name & Title)

___________________________________ ____________________________________ (City) (State) (Zip) (Date)

___________________________________ ____________________________________ (Telephone Number) (FEIN/Social Security #)

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CICERO SCHOOL DISTRICT 99

FIRM/VENDOR/COMPANY NAME___________________________________

EVALUATION

In evaluating the qualifications/proposals submitted, School District 99 will apply the "Best Value" standard in selecting the firm/vendor/company to be awarded a contract for these projects. Price is not the sole criterion that will be used in the evaluation process. Any award resulting from this RFQ will be made to that firm/vendor/company whose offer conforms to the RFQ and is determined to be the most advantageous, of “best value” to the District, in the sole judgment of the District. The selection process will include, but not be limited to, the following considerations:

1. The provider’s ability to assist the District in meeting the overall goals of the RFQ. 2. Minimize costs, streamline processes, improve building systems and improve District

efficiencies.

3. Proven ability to be proactive in providing guidance in regards to changes in state, federal and local rules, regulations and funding.

4. The extent to which the services meet District needs.

5. The firm's overall experience, reputation, expertise, stability and financial responsibility.

6. The vendor's past relationship with the District, if any.

7. The experience and qualifications of the staff that will be assigned to service the District’s account.

8. Vendor’s financial terms offered to the District.

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CICERO SCHOOL DISTRICT 99

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT STATE OF ILLINOIS

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COOK COUNTY

The undersigned bidder or agent, being duly sworn, on oath that he/she has not, nor has any other member, representative, or agent of the firm, company, corporation or partnership represented by him/her, entered into any combination, collusion or agreement with any person relative to the price to bid by anyone at such letting, nor to prevent any person from bidding nor to induce anyone to refrain from bidding, and that this bid is made without reference to any other bid and without any agreement, understanding or combination with any other person in reference to such bidding.

He/she further says that no person or persons, firms or corporation has, have or will receive directly or indirectly, any rebate, fee, gift, commission or thing of value on account of such sale.

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Vendor or Agent

For ________________________________

Firm or Corporation

Subscribed and sworn to before me this _______ day of _______, 2011

My Commission Expires:

Signature of Notary Public:

CERTIFICATION

The bidder hereby certifies that the bidder is not barred from bidding on this contract as a result of a violation of either bid-rigging or bid-rotating provisions of Article 33E of the Criminal Code of 1961, as amended.

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CICERO SCHOOL DISTRICT 99

VENDOR'S CERTIFICATIONS

ILLINOIS DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT

Business Name: __________________________ Date: ________________________ Business Address: __________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________ Telephone: ___________________________ Fax: __________________________ ILLINOIS DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT

The undersigned contractor hereby certifies (check the one that applies):

____ Having fewer than twenty-five (25) employees does hereby certify that it is not subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Illinois Drug-Free Workplace Act (ILCS 127,132.313).

____ Having twenty-five (25) or more employees, does hereby certify pursuant to Section 3 of the Illinois Drug-Free Workplace Act (ILCS 127,132.313) that the bidder shall provide a drug-free workplace for all employees engaged in the performance of work under the contract by complying with the requirements of the Illinois Drug-Free Workplace Act and further certify that the bidder is not eligible for award of this contract by reason of debarment for a violation of the Illinois Drug-Free Workplace Act.

By: ________________________________________________

(Signature)

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(Typed or Printed Name of Signer)

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(Typed or Printed Title of Signer)

Attest: ________________________________________________

(If a corporation)

________________________________________________

(Typed or Printed Name of Signer)

________________________________________________

(Typed or Printed Title of Signer)

________________________________________________

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CICERO SCHOOL DISTRICT 99

CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH ILLINOIS HUMAN RIGHTS ACT All successful contractors must comply with the provisions of the Illinois Human Rights Act (ACT) dealing with equal employment opportunities (Section 2-105, 775 ILCS 5/2-105) including equality of employment opportunity and the regulations of the Department of Human Rights of the State of Illinois and also must provide for the adoption and implementation of written Sexual Harassment Policies. The contract with the successful bidder will provide for this requirement. The statutory provisions require that the written Sexual Harassment policy included at a minimum the following information: (i) the illegality of sexual harassment, (ii) the definition of sexual harassment under Illinois Law, (iii) a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples; (iv) a Vendor’s internal compliant process including penalty; (v) the legal recourse, investigative and complaint process available through the Department of Human Rights Commission; (vi) protection against retaliation as provided by Section 6-101 of the Illinois Human Rights Act.

Firm Name: ________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________ Signature of Officer

Title ______________________________________________

Subscribed and sworn to before me this day

of , 20___

_____________________________ Notary Public

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CICERO SCHOOL DISTRICT 99

CERTIFICATE REGARDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

______________________________________________(Vendor/Contractor), does hereby certify pursuant to Section 2-105 of the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/2-105) that (he, she, it) has a written sexual harassment policy that includes, at a minimum, the following information: (1) the illegality of sexual harassment; (2) the definition of sexual harassment under State law; (3) a description of sexual harassment, utilizing examples; (4) an internal complaint process including penalties; (5) the legal recourse, investigative and complaint process available through the Department of Human Rights and Human Rights Commission; (6) directions on how to contact the Department of Human Rights and Human Rights Commission; and (7) protection against retaliation.

Name of Vendor/Contractor

Signature

Title

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ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCAT ION

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions

This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, Debarment and Suspension, 7 CFR 3017 Subpart C Responsibilities of Participants Regarding Transactions. The regulations were published as Part IV of the January 30, 1989 Federal Register (pages 4722-4733) and Part II of the November 26, 2003 Federal Register (pages 66533-66646). Copies of the regulations may be obtained by contacting the Illinois State Board of Education.

BEFORE COMPLETING CERTIFICATION, READ NSTRUCTIONS BELOW. CERTIFICATION

The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this Certification, that:

(1) Neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency;

(2) It will provide immediate written notice to whom this Certification is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances;

(3) It shall not knowingly enter any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated;

(4) It will include the clause titled Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion— Lower Tier Covered Transactions, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions;

(5) The certifications herein are a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into; and

(6) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this Certification.

Organization Name PR/Award Number or Project Name

Name and Title of Authorized Representative

Signature /Date

Instructions for Certification

1. By signing and submitting this Certification, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the certifications set out herein.

2. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue all available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.

3. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 3 above, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue all available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.

4. The terms covered transaction, debarred, suspended, ineligible, lower tier covered transaction, participant, person, primary covered transaction, principal, proposal, and voluntarily excluded, as used herein, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of the rules implementing Executive Order 12549 and Executive Order 12689. You may contact the person to which this Certification is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.

5. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the “GSA Excluded Parties List System” at http://epls.arnet.gov/.

6. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required herein. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

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CICERO SCHOOL DISTRICT 99

MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS CONCERN REPRESENTATION

Minority-Owned Business: a minority-owned business concern means a business concern that: (1) is a least 51 percent unconditionally owned by one or more individuals who are considered to be a member of a minority group, or a publicly owned business having a least 51 percent of its stock unconditionally owned by one or more members of a minority group; and (2) has its management and daily business controlled and operated by one or more such individuals.

Individuals who certify that they are members of minority groups (African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, Asian-Indian Americans, and other minorities) are to be considered minority-owned enterprises.

Women-Owned Business: a business that is at least 51 percent owned by a woman or women who also control and operate it. “Control” in this referenced context means exercising the power to make policy decisions. “Operate” means being actively involved in the day-today management of the business.

The District shall rely on written representations of concerns regarding their status as minority/women-owned businesses.

VENDORS MUST COMPLETE THE SECTION BELOW AND RETURN THIS FORM WITH THEIR BID. FAILURE

TO DO SO MANY RENDER THE OFFEROR’S BID UNACCEPTABLE.

A. Representation. The offeror represents that it is ( ), is not ( ) a minority-owned Business concern. B. Representation. The offeror represents that it is ( ), is not ( ) a women-owned Business concern. C. Representation. The offeror represents that it is ( ), is not ( ) a disabled-owned Business concern.

Please Check Appropriate Boxes

__ African American (AFRAM) __ Caucasian (CAUC) __ Native American (NAAM) __ Hispanic American (HISP) __ Asian-Pacific (ASIAP) __ Asian-Indian (ASIAI) American American

__ Other__________________ __ Woman Owned (W) (Please Identify)

Company Name___________________________________________Address__________________________________ City____________________________________State________________________Zip___________________________ Phone __________________________ Fax# _________________________ FEIN# _____________________________ Signature of Company Official ________________________________________________________________________ Title___________________________________________________ Date ______________________________________

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CICERO SCHOOL DISTRICT 99

PREVAILING WAGES

The undersigned hereby certifies that the Bidder/Proposal Submitter is in compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Clause and the Illinois Fair Employment Practices Act as stated under Compliance with Legislation in Instructions to Bidders/Proposal Submitters.

Firm Name: _______________________________________ By: ______________________________________________

(Authorized Agent of Vendor)

_________________________________________________ Title

Subscribed and sworn to Before me this _________day

of _________________, 20________

_______________________________ Notary Public

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CICERO SCHOOL DISTRICT 99

STATEMENT OF NO INTEREST

NOTE: If you are unable to submit a proposal for this work, please complete and return this form immediately.

The Business Office of Cicero Public Schools District 99 wishes to keep its vendors list file current. If for any reason you cannot supply the commodity/service noted on the attached solicitation, this form must be completed and returned to remain on the particular vendor list for future projects of this type.

We, the undersigned, have declined to submit a proposal on:

Proposal Name: ________________________________________________________ We are unable to submit a proposal for this work due to the following:

____Too busy at this time ____Unable to meet specifications ____Bond requirement ____Not engaged in this type work ____Insurance requirement ____Site location too distant ____Length of time required to obtain payment

____Project is ____ too large ____ too small

____Remove us from your bidder's list for this commodity/service ____Other (specify below)

____Do you wish to be considered in the future for similar projects? ____Yes ____No REMARKS:

___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________ Name & Title: _______________________________________ Firm: __________________________________________________Phone: _____________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________E-mail: ____________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________

(Street Address) (City) (State) (Zip-Code)

Date: ___________________________________ Return to: Asif Dada

Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations/CSBO Cicero Public Schools District 99

5110 W, 24th_Street

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CICERO SCHOOL DISTRICT 99

VENDOR REFERENCE SHEET

Please submit the names of accounts for whom you have provided services or similar services required herein. These references may be contacted by SCHOOL DISTRICT 99.

1. School System Name: _________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________ Contact Person:_______________________________________________ Telephone Number: ___________________________________________

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VENDOR REFERENCE SHEET

Please submit the names of accounts for whom you have provided services or similar services required herein. These references may be contacted by SCHOOL DISTRICT 99.

ARCHITECT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

ARCHITECT

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

Asif Dada

Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations/CSBO

Cicero Public Schools District 99

5110 W. 24

Street

Cicero, IL 60804

708/863-4856

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