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Rocky Hill Public Building Commission New Intermediate School

Request for Qualifications

New Intermediate School

Rocky Hill Public Schools

Request for Qualifications for Architectural and Engineering Services

Table of Contents I. Project Overview

A. Project Background B. Project Description

II. Project Schedule

III. Project Budget IV. Special Requirements

V. Statement of Qualification Minimum Requirements

VI. Evaluation Criteria

Appendices

Appendix A – Elementary Education Specifications for New Intermediate School (Approved by the Rocky Hill Board of Ed on March 17, 2016)

Appendix B – Statement of Qualification Checklist Appendix C - Town of Rocky Hill Affirmative Action Form Appendix D – Town of Rocky Hill Non-Collusion Statement Form Appendix E – Charter Ordinance “Preferential Bidding Process for the Town of Rocky Hill”

RFQ Issue Date: December 07, 2016

Statement of Qualification

Due: December 28, 2016 no later than 4:00 p.m.

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I. Project Overview

A. Project Background Vision: The Rocky Hill Public Schools believe in the development of competent, ethical, healthy, responsible, and intellectually reflective citizens who demonstrate high levels of achievement in critical academic domains, and can develop their interests and aptitudes in an atmosphere that respects the differences of others and values learning as a life-long pursuit.

District Mission: The Rocky Hill Public Schools are committed to providing an educational environment in which all students discover and achieve their maximum potential in preparation for productive meaningful lives and responsible citizenship Goals: All Rocky Hill students will demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and mastery of communications skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening), mathematics, physical/life sciences and social studies. All Rocky Hill students will demonstrate a basic understanding and appreciation for the fine arts, technology, health and fitness, and career options. All Rocky Hill students will develop habits conducive to health, personal responsibility, and good citizenship essential for living cooperatively and productively in an increasingly complex world. All Rocky Hill students will explore and develop their aptitudes and interests through an expanding array of opportunities in academics, athletics, arts, extracurricular areas, and community service options.

Rocky Hill has two elementary schools (K-5), one middle school (6-8) and one high school (9-12). Rocky Hill is experiencing student growth in its two K-5 elementary schools, Stevens Elementary and West Hill Elementary. Overcrowding will continue to remain a significant problem in the foreseeable future until the new building is opened. Rocky Hill saw in increase in the past two school years of 187 students, with 119 in the past year alone. 113 of these students are in the PreK-5th grade level. The K-5 enrollment is projected to grow another 253 students in the next three years. Rocky Hill began the 2016-2017 academic year with fourteen (14) temporary portable classrooms. Approximately 300 students spend the majority of their school day in these temporary structures. Both Stevens and West Hill are at maximum capacity. Adding additional portables will create problems with lunch waves, restroom access, and specialty curriculum.

The RHBOE engaged the services of Friar Associates to develop a Feasibility Study to determine a plan to address the growing population. The outcome of the study resulted in a new Intermediate School. The project received referendum approval in November, 2016. The SCG049 was filed prior to June 30, 2016.

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B. Project Description

The New Intermediate School will be a newly constructed facility housing fourth and fifth grades. The facility will be approximately 79,150 gross square feet. The school is programmed to host a design enrollment of 582 students. The scope of work will also include the construction of new parking and playing fields. In addition to traditional intermediate school spaces, the building will include:

Large Science Laboratory Classrooms (STEM) World Language Classrooms Full Sized Gymnasium Cafetorium Two Athletic Fields (Baseball/Softball & Soccer/Lacrosse)

Appendix A contains the Elementary Education Specifications for the New Intermediate School.

The facility will be constructed at the intersection of Old Main St and School Street. Currently the property consists of an existing school, (the Moser School), parking, a baseball field, and basketball courts. It is anticipated that the basketball and baseball field will be relocated as part of the project. This existing school will be razed as part of the project. The Town will engage the services of the following consultants:

Geotechnical Engineers Hazardous Material Consultant (including Phase I and II ESA) Wetlands Delineation Property Survey Commissioning

The architect will work with the consultants retained by the Town as part of their basic services. The Town also plans on engaging the services of a construction manager. The construction manager will be hired shortly after the architect is retained.

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II. Project Schedule

The overall project schedule consists of a standard design, bid, and construct process ultimately resulting with owner occupancy for the start of the 2019-2020 academic year. The design phase is t en t a t i v e l y scheduled to start in F e b r u a r y , 2017 and be completed by December 31, 2017. Construction is scheduled to start in May, 2018 with substantial completion by June, 2019.

The designer selection schedule is as follows:

1. RFQ Published: December 07, 2016 2. Qualifications Due: December 28, 2016 3. Short-list Designers: January 05, 2017 4. Pre-Proposal Briefing and Issue RFP: January 06, 2017 5. Proposals Due: January 17, 2017 6. Interview Designers: January 19, 2017 7. Designer Selection: January 19, 2017

III. Project Budget

The Total Project Budget is $48,345,097. The Total Construction Budget is $41,041,949. The selected designer will be responsible for designing the building within this budget as well as budgets for furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) assigned by the Rocky Hill Public Building Commission. An AE Control Budget will be issued to the shortlisted firms as part of the Request for Proposal Phase.

The plans and budget will be subject to review by the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services Office of School Construction Grants & Review.

IV. Special Requirements

The project will be subject to the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services; Office of School Construction Grants & Review (OSCG&R) requirements. Candidates shall demonstrate project experience and knowledge of these requirements. Experience with projects similar in size and scope of this project is equally important.

The Town Council of the Town of Rocky Hill has adopted a local ordinance referred to as “Preferential Bidding Process for the Town of Rocky Hill” and is included as appendix E.

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V. Statement of Qualification Minimum Requirements

Appendix B contains a checklist of requirements for use by the submitting firm. Inclusion of the checklist with the Statement of Qualification is required.

1. Letter of Interest 2. Copy of architectural/engineering licensure by Connecticut Department of

Consumer Protection. A copy of the lead firm and all proposed sub- consultants shall be provided.

3. Profile of the lead design firm. Profile shall include: Resume of principals Resumes of lead architect/engineer, and staff designated to the

project. Include a brief description of the role of each key staff member.

Geographic location of the design team. Description of equipment, facilities and other resources assigned

to this project. Statement of financial condition of the firm and the ability to

appropriately finance the required efforts for a project of this size and scope.

4. List of sub-consultants and roles. Provide the names and addresses of each sub-consultant, or “in-house” if self-performed by the lead design firm. Include previous working experience with each sub-consultant. At a minimum, provide the following sub-consultants: Landscape Architect Civil Engineer Structural Engineer MEP Engineer(s) Interior design Information Technology Consultant Estimator List of projects completed with the proposed design team.

5. List a minimum of five completed school projects that are similar in size and scope to this project with at least two of the five being elementary, middle or intermediate schools. Information for each project shall include the following: Project name, location and owner. Owner’s representative including contact information. Note:

Owner’s representative may be contacted for a referral during the review process.

Superintendent of the school district under which the project was designed including contact information. Note: The superintendent may be contacted for a referral during the review process.

100% design estimate with base bid and alternates (if applicable). Contract base bid award amount with accepted alternates (if

applicable)

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Final construction amount. Original design fee including services during construction.

6. Include statement of experience with CTDAS OSCG&R as described in Paragraph IV above.

7. Include experience working within Rocky Hill 8. Include the firms, and consultants, current workload (projects in design

and or construction with anticipated completion dates) 9. Include Litigation History

VI. Evaluation Criteria

The Rocky Hil l Public Building Commission will utilize the following criteria to evaluate each firms Statement of Qualification.

Criteria Number Selection Criteria Category

Rating Points

1 Experience with Projects of Similar Size and Scope 30

2 Past Performance on Projects of Similar Size and Scope

30

3 Organization/Team Structure for this Project 15

4 Current Workload 15

5 Litigation History 10

Available Rating Points per Rating Member 100

Ten (10) original copies of the Statement of Qualifications shall be submitted to:

Mr. John Mehr, Interim Town Manager Town of Rocky Hill, CT 761 Old Main Street Rocky Hill, CT, 06067

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Appendix “A”: Elementary Education Specifications for a New Intermediate School

RO CK Y H ILL N EW IN TERM EDI ATE

BU ILD ING P RO JECT

EDU CA TIONA L S PECI FI C A TI ONS

Board of Education Approval: __March 17, 2016__

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PROJECT HISTORY AND RATIONALE

The building project was originated by the action of the Rocky Hill Board of Education

in authorizing its school administration to develop educational specifications for the

construction of a new intermediate school, serving students in grades four and five, at the

site of the former Dr. Oran A. Moser Elementary School. In accordance with enrollment

projections from the New England School Development Council (NESDEC), the

educational specifications have been drafted to accommodate a peak enrollment of 582

students in school year 2020-2021.

The construction of a new intermediate school in Rocky Hill would serve to alleviate

overcrowding in the town’s two existing K-5 schools, Stevens Elementary and West Hill

Elementary. Currently, Stevens School uses seven portable classrooms and West Hill

School is using three. In fact, West Hill could potentially require an additional four

portables by the fall of 2016 – bringing the total number of portable classrooms in the

school district to fourteen. The construction of a new intermediate school would enable

the Board of Education to eliminate the need for these temporary structures. Once the

new school is built, the Board would convert its two K-5 elementary schools to K-3

schools. The Board is committed to completing construction and opening the new school

in the fall of 2019.

SCHOOL MISSION

The Rocky Hill Board of Education is committed to providing an educational

environment in which all students discover and achieve their maximum potential in

preparation for productive, meaningful lives and responsible citizenship. The Board

desires to build a learning community that values, enhances, promotes, and respects the

intellectual and social-emotional growth of the students it serves. The new intermediate

school will provide all students in grades four and five with quality learning experiences

which foster the development of skills in communication (reading, writing, speaking, and

listening), mathematics, physical/life sciences, and social studies. In addition, students

will develop an appreciation for the fine and performing arts, physical fitness and health,

and extracurricular pursuits. Educational technology will play a key role in the new

school and will be integrated throughout all aspects of the curricula.

LONG-RANGE PLAN

This building project falls under the long-range plan of the Town of Rocky Hill to expand

its facilities to accommodate the increasing size of the student population. The new

building, through its educational program, will continue to offer families an opportunity

to educate their children in a learning environment that ensures that all students achieve

at high levels and acquire the academic and social skills necessary for continued success

throughout the K-12 educational continuum and beyond.

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PROJECTED STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND SPACE REQUIREMENT

As indicated in the Project Rationale, the school district continues to experience student

growth with overcrowding in its two, K-5 elementary schools, Stevens Elementary and

West Hill Elementary. Overcrowding will continue to remain a significant problem in

the foreseeable future until the new building is opened. As addressed previously, the new

school is expected to serve a total of 582 students – with 286 students in Grade 4 and 296

students in Grade 5. The programmatic square footage required for the student

enrollment is noted below:

Program Spaces

Building Square

Footage

20 General Classrooms

6 General/STEM Classrooms

18,000

7,200

Administration (principal, vice-principal, secretarial staff,

conference room, storage)

2,500

Student Support Spaces (social worker, speech, psychologist

and others)

1,500

Resource Rooms (Special education, literacy, numeracy,

shared tutorial, and teacher work room)

3,500

Art/Music (General, band, choral/practice rooms/storage) 5,300

Gymnasium (including student lockers, showers and offices) 9,000

Cafetorium (combined cafeteria and auditorium)

Kitchen and Servery

4,250

1,500

Nursing Area 550

Library/Media Center (including computer lab) 2,750

Building Support (toilets/circulation/MDF/IDF, Boiler Room) 23,100

Total 79,150

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LEARNING/EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

The academic goals of the Rocky Hill Intermediate School are aligned with the Rocky

Hill Board of Education’s approved curricula and are consistent with the Connecticut

Core Standards as outlined by the Connecticut State Department of Education.

Language Arts

The ultimate goal of literacy instruction is for learners to construct meaning and employ

the language arts skills and strategies for lifelong learning, work, and enjoyment. The

curriculum provides that all students will read, write, speak, listen and construct meaning

from content presented through a range of diverse media formats. Moreover, the language

arts curriculum will challenge students to reflect critically while promoting the

development of higher order thinking skills.

Students will demonstrate essential literacy skills in vocabulary, oral discourse, reading

fluency, and reading comprehension.

Students will demonstrate 4th

and 5th

grade appropriate writing skills,

producing a variety of text types for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Students will demonstrate a steadily growing ability to read and comprehend

complex literature and informational texts.

Students will develop a range of broadly useful oral communication and

interpersonal skills through speaking and listening opportunities.

Students will integrate digital literacy skills to include educational technology

as a foundational component of student thinking skills.

Social Studies

All students will acquire Connecticut State Student Performance skills that are grade

appropriate for 4th

and 5th

grade.

Social studies instruction is for learners to gain an understanding of the interaction

between and among societies and cultures of the past and present world; to understand

principles which are uniquely American, and to apply concepts and understanding as a

responsible citizen in a culturally diverse and interdependent world.

Students will demonstrate understanding of grade appropriate democratic principles,

historical perspectives, and geographic and economic concepts. Students will be

required to demonstrate understanding of human influence on environmental systems.

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Mathematics

The goal of mathematics instruction is for students to learn mathematical content aligned

with the Common Core Standards and to demonstrate proficiency and confidence with

the content. Further, learners will understand and appreciate the power and utility of

mathematics as a discipline and tool for solving problems. The curriculum provides that

all students receive instruction composed of a variety of inter-related components that

follow the Connecticut Common Core Mathematics Standards.

Students will demonstrate understanding of grade appropriate concepts of

operations and algebraic thinking, number and operations (fractions and base ten),

geometry, measurement, and data.

Students will demonstrate the ability to use mathematic concepts and procedures

through problem solving, reasoning, and discourse.

Science

The goal of science instruction is for learners to apply scientific skills, processes and

methods of inquiry to all realms of science: earth, life, and physical.

The school’s experiential focus will be especially effective in integrating science,

technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education across the curriculum. The

building will provide space and equipment which will effectively nurture problem

solving skills through hands-on learning with the Connecticut Science Standards

embedded.

Students will demonstrate understanding of grade appropriate principles in life,

physical, and earth science.

Students will demonstrate problem-solving skills based on the scientific method and

the use of appropriate foundational knowledge and technology.

Physical Education

Physical education assists students in acquiring healthy lifestyles that lead to life-long

health and wellness. This includes developing an appreciation for healthy eating

habits and participating in rigorous physical activity on a daily basis.

The Standards for Health and Physical Education in 4th

and 5th

grade will serve as an

integral part of the total school curricula.

Students will demonstrate learning related to healthy food choices.

Students will demonstrate knowledge of certain body systems.

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Students will demonstrate knowledge of the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and

other drug use.

Students will be monitored for normal growth.

Students will demonstrate strength and endurance in accordance with national

norms.

Students will demonstrate acquisition of certain sports-related skills.

Art and Music

Instruction in the arts will integrate music and visual art standards throughout the

curricula. Students will participate in instrumental lessons, chorus and band as

appropriate. The overall curriculum in this area will model Connecticut’s Standards in the

Arts for both music and visual arts.

World Languages

Connecticut’s Standards for World Languages call for all children to communicate

proficiently in at least one language other than English by the end of the K-12

educational program. Students in Grades 4 and 5 will participate in world language

lessons which address communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in

the target language. In addition, students will demonstrate an understanding of the

traditions, products, and perspectives of the target language culture.

OVERALL INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

The common focus is to assess each child’s level of development upon entering Grade 4

and to design language arts, science, social studies and mathematical programs that meet

students’ needs to ensure success. The goal of the school is to have every child

demonstrating academic success by the end of Grade 5.

Personal Goals

Every child will develop the vocabulary and interpersonal communication skills

needed to be a successful learner.

Every child will develop the language arts, mathematical, social studies, and

science-based skills needed to demonstrate success in grades 4 and 5.

Every child will receive instruction in a learning environment that is driven by

research-based best practices for the intermediate grades.

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Each child will acquire the academic skills needed for a successful transition into

middle school (grade 6) by the time he or she completes grade 5.

BUILDING SPACE REQUIREMENTS

The instructional program will emphasize the development of creative thinking and

problem solving. In addition to the traditional instructional classrooms, some specialty

areas, such as STEM classrooms, will require slightly larger areas with specialized

architectural and environmental considerations to allow students hands-on learning

experiences. A program description for the classrooms and specialty spaces listed is

included. The descriptions also include the special requirements for each space.

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORTING SPACES

Administration

The school administration will be located near the main entrance of the building. The

design and location should be the focal point upon entering the school. The space should

contain sufficient area to accommodate a principal, an assistant principal, a receptionist

and two secretarial employees. Included should be a reception area, a conference room, a

unisex handicap toilet and adequate space for a workroom with a copier, file room and

secure and regular storage space for office supplies and materials. Also included is a

school security office with appropriate video and other monitoring capabilities.

Consideration should be given to a separate station for a security guard. It is estimated

that the overall administrative space should total approximately 2,500 sq. ft.

General Purpose Classroom Design and Layout

Twenty-six classrooms are to be included, six of which will be outfitted for

general/STEM. Classrooms are to be of sufficient size to accommodate 22-24 students, a

teaching station, file cabinets, and furniture inclusive of desks and chairs. Instructional

whiteboards, one of which is to be digitally interactive, will be located on at least two

walls in each classroom. Also included should be lockable storage for teachers’ personal

items, storage shelves for books, and tack boards for notices. The general purpose

classrooms should be approximately 900 sq. ft. and be designed to allow flexibility for

different teaching/learning styles such as group work and independent study. STEM

classrooms are slightly larger and should be approximately 1,200 sq. ft. to accommodate

additional science workstations. All classrooms within the school will have similar

instructional equipment and a configuration layout as follows:

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The front and back walls of the rooms will serve as teacher/student presentation areas.

Teacher stations will be located in the front of the classroom and will have the following

components: computer, document camera, projection screen and/or interactive

whiteboard with the required support equipment, LCD projector, and touch-screen

control monitor panel.

The location and configuration of classroom educational and technology equipment will

be consistent for all classrooms to allow faculty ease and confidence in their use.

Instructional computers in the teacher offices should be similar to those in the

classrooms. The similarity of the computers throughout the school provides uniformity in

faculty and student use while reducing maintenance costs.

Student Support Spaces

A space of 1,500 sq. ft. is to be allocated for student support services. The location of

these spaces should be easily accessed by students within the building as well as building

administrators.

Within this area provisions are to be made to house the following support services:

PPT Conference Room of 300 sq. ft.

Psychologist’s office of 200 sq. ft.

Social worker’s office of 200 sq. ft.

Speech Clinician’s office of 200 sq. ft.

Behavior Technician’s office of 300 sq. ft.

OT/PT area of 300 sq. ft.

Resource Rooms

Support services will require a variety of spaces to accommodate direct services to

students as well as assessment and evaluation. Included will be a teachers’ workroom,

shared office space and two smaller resource classrooms for special education. Other

resource rooms are to include one for literacy, one for numeracy, one for ELL, and a

shared tutorial room. Estimated space for this area is 3,500 sq. ft.

Art and Music Areas

A general art room of 1,250 sq. ft., with a provision for 500 sq. ft. for storage, is

recommended.

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A combined space that will be used for choral and band, to total 1,750 sq. ft., is

requested. Within the same area will be a general music room of 1,000 sq. ft., 3

instrumental practice rooms totaling 300 sq. ft., and a storage room of 500 sq. ft.

The estimated square footage required for these areas is 5,300 sq. ft.

Gymnasium Area

A gymnasium of approximately 9,000 sq. ft. including appropriate student locker rooms

with showers and changing rooms is recommended. The gym will be used for a variety of

school activities including basketball, volleyball, and other related individual physical

exercise programs and will require adequate storage space for gym equipment. Also

included are offices, showers and toilets for physical education staff.

Adequate pull-out bleachers are required to accommodate spectators for athletic events

and assemblies and should be installed on one side of the gymnasium. It is anticipated

that the gymnasium will be available for town and community recreation activities when

not in use by the school.

Cafetorium, Kitchen and Servery Areas

An expected combined maximum enrollment of 582 students will require a self-contained

cafetorium (cafeteria and auditorium) and supporting kitchen and equipment to service

not only the students but also the faculty. A separate faculty dining room adjacent to the

cafetorium is required.

It is expected that the cafeteria program will operate as a full-service lunch program with

food preparation being done on site. The cafetorium will require at least 4,250 square feet

to accommodate multiple lunch waves. In addition, the cafetorium will be designed with

a stage to allow multiple uses of the space for student performances and other school

assemblies or activities. A performance curtain will be installed on the stage.

In addition, the serving and food preparation areas will require approximately 1,500 sq.

ft. This space is to include dry food and non-food storage, a walk-in refrigerator and

freezer, a dishwashing station, a washer/dryer area, and a manager’s office. Also included

will be a receiving area, toilets, and a locker room for cafeteria employees.

Nurses Area

The nurse’s room is to be located within the building to provide easy access for students.

It is recommended that its location be adjacent to the administration space. Areas to be

included are a nurse’s office with adequate space for storage of supplies, an exam room, a

waiting area, an area for student cots, a handicapped toilet room and a double-locked

medication storage closet. It is anticipated that this space will require approximately 550

sq. ft.

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Library Media Center

A resource media center of 2,750 sq. ft. is planned for the new facility. It will serve as a

general-purpose library with a variety of reading materials.

Included within the media center will be a computer lab of approximately 750 sq. ft. The

library media specialist will require an office/work room with a sink and adequate

storage. Also included in the media center will be an office for technology support.

Teacher Workroom/Lounge

A room to accommodate faculty and staff members should be large enough to provide a

dining area, a workroom with copier, a kitchenette for individual food preparation and a

mailroom. Within this area should be two toilets – one designated for men and one

designated for women.

Maintenance/Operations/Common Areas

The expected square footage for the entire facility for both instructional and non-

instructional use will be approximately 79,150 sq. ft.

Non-instructional space estimated at 25-30 percent of the net usable area is to be

allocated for building systems that include corridor circulation, stair towers, locker

spaces, elevator, and related common areas. The maintenance and operations space

should be planned around the following requirements.

MDF/Server Room

Data Closets

Shop/Office Maintenance Area

Storage Area

Employee Locker Rooms and Toilets

Boiler Mechanical Room

Electrical Room

Sprinkler Room

Custodian Supply Wet Closets

Elevator Machine Room (if required)

Snow Removal Equipment (outbuilding)

Floor Care Machinery

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Building Systems

The school will have an automatic control system designed to promote a safe, efficient,

and healthful indoor environment. Standards for design selection include reliability,

simplicity of operation, comprehensiveness, energy efficiency, low ongoing maintenance

and repair costs, length of useful life, and overall operational efficiency.

At minimum, the new building will require the following systems to meet the

programmatic needs of the school: the telecommunications infrastructure consists of a

state-of-the-art voice, video, and data network. The network is designed to provide users

voice, video, and data communication across the globe.

The building's voice network will provide telephone, voicemail with integrated intercom

and service to all areas of the building. A typical user will have the capability to call

room to room or access outside local and long distance lines using access codes. All users

will have the option to answer intercom calls via the “hands free” speakerphone or pick

up the handset for privacy. Administrators will have the added capability to perform all-

call and zone-pages from various locations. All-call and zone-paging functions can be

routed to the speakerphone or the traditional ceiling-mounted speaker. All users will also

have access to voice mail. The voice mail system is capable of individual mailboxes as

well as public boxes for homework assignments, event notification, school information,

or other various announcements. The video network will be a state-of-the-art digital

system providing users a variety of services from CATV to video-on-demand.

The basic function of the video network is to deliver multi-media content to computers,

wireless devices and monitors located in academic and administrative areas. The system

will also have two community bulletin boards for broadcasting school and community

event notifications, lunch menus, daily schedules, and other announcements. Users will

also have access to video-on-demand. This will offer users a database of available video

resources. After selecting a resource from the database, users will be able to schedule a

broadcast or video streaming session. Control of the video will be accomplished via

network computers.

The system will have a digital recording function that will allow users to record video to

a video file server. Recorded video may be streamed and viewed from any device with a

web browser or a media player.

The digital network consists of CAT6 and fiber optic cabling supporting a 10GB

backbone. A typical classroom will be wired with CAT6 to accommodate the teacher

computer with additional wireless access to accommodate wireless devices which may

consist of Chromebooks, laptops and/or iPads. Such technology will allow for a 1:1

solution so each student shall have equal access to a device in order to complete

assignments, conduct research and collaborate on projects. Fiber optic cable will be used

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to interconnect all the campus buildings. In addition to supporting the data network, the

fiber optic cabling will support the video and voice networks.

The data network will be equipped with file servers and a SAN (Storage Area Network)

with various functions such as web access, distance-learning access, file storage,

application service, print service, video streaming, and security/administrative services.

All computers on the network will have internet access. Staff and students will have the

ability to store large data files on the servers. The video file server will allow users to

simultaneously stream video files over the network. The network will also support

administrative usage and capacity for security functions to control access to the network.

1. Integrated voice, video, and data in all spaces with a minimum of five data

locations in each classroom and within the computer lab. Head-end equipment for

distribution and servers is to be located in the MDF. Internet and cable television

access is also required. The technology infrastructure should support the highest

feasible speeds over both wired and wireless infrastructure.

2. The latest wireless technology shall be incorporated into the school design.

3. Security and video surveillance systems are to be provided for selected areas of

the school, including points of entry and high traffic areas. The security system

should use both infrared and motion sensing technology. Exterior doors will have

electronic and magnetic contacts that activate the security systems. A monitoring

console to be located in the security office for video surveillance should allow the

viewing of all exterior doors, parking lots, and delivery areas. Panic buttons

should be provided for immediate access to the local police department via a

telephone dial-out switch.

4. A complete fire alarm system with sprinklers, pull stations, horns, flashing

lighting, voice evacuation in areas of large assembly, smoke and heat detectors,

battery backup and plastic shields on pull stations is required. The fire alarm

system should be integrated and monitored through one location. The fire alarm

system should have a direct connect to the local fire department in case of

activation.

5. A fully digital energy management system to monitor and control mechanical

systems for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and interior and exterior lighting

with appropriate manual overrides is required.

6. A fully programmable clock and bell system that will allow the school

administration flexibility of bell signals is requested. Clocks must be located in all

spaces throughout the school. Choice of tones and loudness levels must be part of

the program that can be modified by the administration.

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7. Classrooms and other learning areas will be equipped with audio/visual

presentation systems that integrate with and utilize the overhead paging speakers.

The system will include a provision to “cut out” local audio during overhead

announcements.

8. There is to be a lighting plan to promote an optimal learning environment.

Lighting should be designed to maximize the use of natural lighting in all areas of

the building and supplemental artificial lighting to ensure appropriate foot candles

of low-glare brightness and illumination. A school-wide addressable lighting

control system shall be provided to allow each space to be programmed for

operational efficiency. Exterior lighting should be environmentally friendly.

9. An Access Control System including proximity readers, fobs, appropriate door

strikes and electronic locks shall provide secure access in and out of the building.

The access control system shall be compatible with the District’s existing system

and shall include monitoring and management software, identification badges

with integrated key fobs, a management computer station and badge printer. The

Access Control system shall integrate with the alarm and security systems.

10. A PA (Public Address) System which will include ceiling (and wall mounted/horn

style if/where applicable) speakers in all hallways, classrooms, learning areas,

offices and bathrooms. The PA system will be integrated with the phone system

so an emergency announcement may be made from any classroom telephone.

Environment

The electrical service provided to the building should be designed to meet the needs of all

mechanical equipment, lighting, and educational equipment. Controls should be through

circuit breakers and the entire system must be properly grounded.

A generator will be configured to take over critical building systems, including head-end

and data rooms, in order to ensure that voice, security, and data communication continue

to operate in the event of a power outage.

All light fixtures, controls, motors, switches, and electrical components must be of an

energy conscious design to reduce the use of electricity. All operating systems must be

monitored and controlled by an energy management system capable of reducing peak

demand and load shedding.

Plumbing in the school must meet current building codes and the sanitary sewer lines

must be properly sized and located to handle the anticipated load.

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The entire facility should be properly heated and cooled, including zoned school-wide air

conditioning. The use of geothermal wells with a dual fuel back-up system, a high

efficiency condensing boiler for heating and roof top DX cooling, and a chilled beam

system shall be considered for general heating and cooling. High efficiency condensing

water heaters shall be considered for domestic hot water usage. Energy recovery units,

VFD fan systems and pumps shall also be considered in the design. The gymnasium and

cafetorium shall be served by separate variable speed air handlers which shall include a

gas heating coil and a DX cooling coil.

The building shall be designed with Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, centrally tied

into the Town’s facilities department via Graphical User Interface. Spaces should have

independent, on-demand heating, cooling and ventilation control for operational

efficiency. Each classroom shall be provided with a temperature sensor and carbon

dioxide sensor to increase the energy efficiency of the facility. All climate controls and

ventilation systems must meet current codes and standards.

Interior surfaces and related interior finishes should be durable and easy to maintain.

The facility must be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities and appropriate

provisions made for all doors, stairs, built-in equipment, sinks, toilets, and other fixtures

used by handicapped individuals.

As a minimum, there is to be acoustic treatment of rooms that meets the latest noise

abatement standards for new school construction, in order to provide the best listening

environment possible for hearing-impaired students.

An elevator must be installed if the facility is over one story.

SITE DEVELOPMENT

This building project may include a site of up to 14 acres to accommodate the Rocky Hill

Intermediate School with an expected enrollment of 582 students. The placement of the

school building on the site should be located so as to maximize the use of the land. As of

this writing, the Board of Education has identified the site of the former Oran D. Moser

School as an appropriate location for the new intermediate school. The existing parcel of

land encompasses approximately 10.5 acres. Adjacent parcels encompassing

approximately 3.2 acres have been identified as well. During the design and selection of

the site, care should be taken to assure that every consideration is given to the following

items:

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Criteria for Demolition of Existing Buildings on Selected Site

a. Abatement of hazardous materials.

b. Complete removal of entire existing building.

Athletic and Playing Fields

A soccer/lacrosse field and a baseball/softball field are to be provided for both student

and community use. The school also requires an age appropriate playground and an

asphalt/bitumen, full-sized outdoor basketball court with regulation markings and six

backboards/basket fixtures.

Bus Pick-Up and Drop-Off of Students

Since the intermediate school will serve well over 500 students, a fully functional pick-

up/drop-off area is required. Entrance and egress will be constructed in a drive-through

fashion that will allow buses to enter from a common driveway with a pass-through and

exit onto a returning perimeter driveway. The bus drop-off and pick-up location should

be located where the activity can be observed from the building administration offices or

security offices and be separate from the parent drop-off loop.

General Service and Cafeteria Deliveries

Provisions should be made to allow the easy and efficient delivery of school supplies and

equipment to the school. A well illuminated receiving area for the school is to be

included with card and camera security systems and an elevated loading dock for easy

delivery to the site.

Parking Facilities Including Walkways

Parking must be provided for normal school day activities. Parking must also include

handicapped and visitor spaces while accommodating special weekend and evening

activities. It is anticipated that 150 parking spaces will be needed for staff, students and

visitors. These specifications must be in compliance with the Town of Rocky Hill code

requirements. For special events, additional parking on grass areas or play areas should

be considered.

In addition, entrance walkways are to be designed and constructed to allow safe passage

around the building and from the parking lot into the building. Lighting of the parking

lot, sidewalk, and driveways is to be provided.

Full compliance with applicable code requirements is needed in order to provide proper

access for handicapped students and visitors into the building from the sidewalks and

parking lots.

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PROJECT BUDGET

The cost estimate for this building project, as required by the State Department of

Education, was prepared by a professional estimator. Of necessity, it is expected that the

design of the building will be unique and will include the most current instructional

technology and equipment. It is our belief that the proposed cost for the new facility is

consistent with recently constructed schools of comparable size serving similar grade

level.

PROJECT PRIORITY CATEGORY

The Rocky Hill Intermediate School will be fully occupied by its expected completion

date of 2019. The construction of this new school addresses the significant space

concerns currently present in Rocky Hill as a result of the on-going enrollment surge.

Moreover, the NESDEC enrollment projections indicate that enrollment will continue to

climb in the foreseeable future. Therefore, this building project should be considered for

legislative approval as a priority category.

CONSTRUCTION BONUS REQUESTS

The Rocky Hill Intermediate School houses the following special programs (as noted),

and is eligible for a school construction bonus.

SELECTIONS TO BE MADE PRIOR TO FINALIZING ED SPECS.

School Readiness Program: C.G.S. 10-285a(e) N/A

Lighthouse School: C.G.S. 10-285a(f) N/A

Out-of-District Students (CHOICE): C.G.S. 10-285a(g) To Be Determined

Full-day Kindergarten: C.G.S. 10-285a(h) N/A

Reduced Class Size: C.G.S. 10-285a(h) N/A

Regional Vo-Ag Center: C.G.S. 10-65 N/A

Interdistrict Magnet School: C.G.S. 10-264h N/A

Interdistrict Cooperative School: C.G.S. 10-158a N/A

Regional Special Education Center: C.G.S. 10-76e N/A

Rocky Hill Public Building Commission New Intermediate School Request

for Qualifications

Appendix “B”: Statement of Qualification Checklist

1. Letter of Interest

2. Copy of license from CT Department of Consumer Protection

3. Profile of Lead Firm

4. List of sub-consultants

5. List of projects completed, 5 minimum.

6. Statement of experience with CTDAS OSCG&R

Appendix E

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