Doing Business with Northshore

Date:  November 15, 2022
RFP# 2022-10-03 rebid Superintendent Search Consultant
NSD Board of Directors Consent Agenda November 14, 2022

Notice is hereby given that the Northshore School District intends to award a contract as a result of a public competitive solicitation process for RFP# 202210-03 rebid Superintendent Search Consultant.  

Six responses were received and recorded by the extended due date and time, October 28, 2022, at 3:30 pm, per the Request for Proposal RFP requirements.  After conducting the evaluation process and interview of the top two highest scoring candidates, NSD intends to award a contract to the lowest, responsive bidder meeting District requirements as follows:

GR Recruiting - Effective Start Date November 21, 2022

Companies that were not selected will be given the opportunity to debrief by request once a contract is awarded.  Contact information from all companies will be retained for future solicitations.

Protest Procedures may be found here.  Questions may be directed to Joy Kuhlmann, Contract and Procurement Manager, jkuhlmann@nsd.org.

RFP# 2022-10-03 rebid Superintendent Search Consultant
Due October 28, 2022 at 3:30 pm

Northshore School District Board of Directors is requesting proposals from qualified individuals, partnerships or firms (Bidders) that have experience in an educational administrator search and selection process to conduct a comprehensive superintendent search/selection in order to identify a Superintendent candidate to receive a three-year contract offer beginning in the 2023-24 contract school year. 

Comprehensive instructions and requirements for Bidders can be found here.

The Northshore School District is pleased to announce that the following Design-Build team:

LEASE CRUTCHER LEWIS and MITHUN

have been selected to be the Design-Builder for the Elementary School Modernizations Project at Kenmore and Maywood Hills Elementary Schools.

The District would like to thank everyone who submitted Statement of Qualifications, participated in the Request for Proposals process, for their time, effort, and interest working with NSD on this project.

The School District intends to award this Contract to Lease Crutcher Lewis, Seattle, WA utilizing a competitive negotiation process authorized by RCW 39.10. The award is subject to School Board Approval and signing of the Progressive Design-Build contract.

The finalist teams have submitted their proposals as part of the Request for Proposal (RFP) step for the below Progressive Design Build (“PDB”) solicitation for the development and construction of the Northshore School District’s Elementary School Expansions at Crystal Springs, Fernwood, Woodin, and Sorenson Early Childhood Center, all located in Bothell, Washington.  The list of selected finalists may be found here: FINALISTS 

There will be a  PUBLIC FEE OPENING at 1 P.M. Pacific Time, Tuesday October 25, 2022 at the following Zoom link:

https://nsd.zoom.us/j/86027831106?pwd=N2lXZndWa2ZqUUo0emswTWR6Rk43Zz09

For reference, RFQ Documents and Addendum may be found here and below: View the RFQ PDF

Addendum # 1 dated 8/26/22: View Addendum #1

Addendum #2 dated 8/31/22: View Addendum #2

The School District intends to award this Contract utilizing a competitive negotiation process authorized by RCW 39.10. 

The Northshore School District recently passed the 2022 bond!

Multiple growth projects were approved in this measure and their grouping and project delivery methods can be seen below.  

A pre-RFQ informational session was held via Zoom Friday, July 22 at 10 a.m. PST. The following link can be used to view a recording of that presentation: https://youtu.be/QYZhsiB79RA

• EXPANSIONS at Crystal Springs, Fernwood, Woodin elementaries and Sorenson Early Childhood Center: 
  • Progressive Design-Build project delivery method
  • Solicitation Closed. Pending contract with Abbott Construction, LLC with NAC Architecture as partner.
     
• MODERNIZATIONS/ADDITIONS at Kenmore and Maywood Hills elementaries:  RFP in Progress
  • Progressive Design-Build project delivery method
  • See above section for solicitation information.
     
• MODERNIZATIONS/PHASED REPLACEMENT at Inglemoor High School: RFQ for GC/CM anticipated late winter/early spring
  • GC/CM project delivery method anticipated

• MODERNIZATIONS/PHASED REPLACEMENT at Leota Middle School:  RFQ for GC/CM anticipated late winter/early spring
  • GC/CM project delivery method anticipated

The following links can be used to view the slide deck and attendance roster from the July 22 meeting:
2022 Capital Bond Outreach Slides

July 22 Pre-RFQ Informational Session Zoom Attendance Roster

The Small Works Process may be used on public works projects with an estimated cost of $350,000 or less. The Northshore School District (NSD) maintains its own Small Works Roster (SWR). If you would like to be a part of the SWR please review the application.   

Please note the application expires one year after signature date & will be removed from the SWR.

• NSD General Requirements & Conditions (also included in application)
• Must be able to provide a current Certificate of Insurance meeting NSD Requirements
• Must be able to provide a Performance/Payment Bond on projects over $150,000
• RCW 18.27 Registration of Contractors
• RCW 39.12 Prevailing Wages on Public Works
• RCW 39.08 Contractor’s Bond
• RCW 60.28 Retainage, Liens
• RCW 39.04.350 Bidder Responsibility

QUESTIONS?
Email Linda Rainsberger at lrainsberger@nsd.org or call 425-408-7652 with any questions you may have related to the Small Works Roster Application Process or to request a copy of the current roster. 

Small Works roster application Small Works Roster Contracts 2019

The Northshore School District will be accepting bids from capable Contractor firms for the construction of the Northshore School District’s Warehouse Improvement at the District warehouse building located in Bothell, Washington.

Bid documents, associated addenda, and Bidders List are available at no charge at Builders Exchange of Washington, Inc. On-line Plan Center www.bxwa.com.  To access documents on-line with Builders Exchange, go to www.bxwa.com and click on “Posted Projects,” “Public Works,” “Northshore School District” and “Projects Bidding.”  It is recommended that bidders “Register as a Bidder” in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda, to download addenda, and to be placed on the “Bidders List.”   

RFP# 2023-03-02 Yearbooks for Secondary Schools
Due March 2, 2023

Northshore School District is requesting proposals from qualified Bidders to provide yearbook services for secondary schools. Awarded contract(s)effective date shall be April 1, 2023.

Comprehensive instructions and requirements for Bidders can be found here. 

RFP# 2022-07-19 Nursing Services
RFP# 2022-06-23 Concessions at Pop Keeney Stadium
RFP - Business Systems Needs Analysis
RFP#22-02-10.1 Wireless Equipment
RFP#22-02-10.2 Network Routers
RFP#22-02-10.3 Fiber Optic Cable
Qualifications for Consultant Services and Professional Services - Capital Projects
Concert Hall and Music Building Project
RFP - Food and Nutrition Services POS System Replacement 
Classroom Lock Security Upgrades
Concert Hall GC/CM Subconsultant Bid Packages