Specifications include, but are not limited to: • To provide a thorough assessment of the existing facilities, grounds, and ancillary buildings currently used by the School District to educate Kearsarge students PK-12. Such assessment will address the structural and systemic status of each facility, will identify needed improvements, renovations, or replacements for existing components, and will specify remaining length of functional life of each identified building or system element. The firm must work with Siemens, our current HVAC contractor, to analyze existing mechanical systems within our buildings. • To outline the financial implications of any required and recommended facilities needs identified and documented in the facilities review. It is expected that such a review will present multiple alternative solutions and timelines to address deficiencies and develop feasible options to be given for consideration to the School Board, Municipal Budget Committee, and the community. • To develop facilities solutions that support anticipated educational needs, demographic trends, operational efficiencies, and fiscal parameters for the foreseeable future (next 25-40 years). To the extent feasible and reasonable, this analysis will incorporate technological innovation, environmental considerations, school safety measures, and energy sustainability. Additionally, student transportation options (bus routes, drop off/pick up areas, student and staff parking, vehicle charging stations, etc.) will require consideration when developing proposed facilities solutions. • To prepare a report of the firm’s assessment, the financial implications, and proposed solutions with all supporting information.
