The Horace High School additions and renovations are intended to finish the original 220,808 square foot building that was completed in 2021 with a capacity of approximately 1,000 students. The full build-out will serve up to 1,550 students. The current plans show the new additions at approximately 70,000 square feet and renovations of approximately 12,000 square feet. Construction is expected to begin in the Spring of 2026, with final completion prior to the start of school in the Fall of 2028. The additions include 35,682 square feet for a 2-story academic wing composed of general education classrooms, plus classrooms special education and Art; 7,873 square feet of athletics spaces composed of an expanded primary gym; 7,600 square feet for an auxiliary gym; 5,700 square feet for a wrestling room; 2,000 square feet for a multipurpose room; 1,157 square feet for a choir rehearsal room; and 10,160 square feet of additional general education classrooms. The renovations include the fit-up of 8,500 square feet on the 2 nd floor of the Area F academic wing, 1,855 square feet for the conversion of a large-group space into the counseling suite, and 1,371 square feet of remodeling for administrative offices. The project also includes a proposed parking lot expansion to create an additional 689 parking spaces. The academic portions of the building have a steel structure with metal studs, metal panels, and brick exterior veneer. The gymnasium and service core are precast concrete exterior walls and floor construction with steel joist/deck roof structure. The building has adhered EPDM roof. Interior finishes include paint, vinyl wallcovering, LVP and carpet, with terrazzo in the commons. Gymnasium flooring is wood, with sealed concrete in locker rooms and athletic areas. The HVAC system includes dual-fuel boilers, a chiller and air handlers. The original heating and cooling plant was sized to accommodate the future additions. The mechanical and electrical systems are fully integrated into the district’s Building Automation System. The building has a backup generator to power the full building. The future additions are intended to closely match the finishes used in the original building. This Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) intends to solicit responses from prospective parties. These responses will be reviewed and will be ranked by a selection committee appointed by the school district. The respondents with the highest ranking will be invited to participate in a formal interview process. The formal response and interview will be used to determine the most qualified applicant.
