The selection was conducted in accordance with Florida Statute 287.055.  The project was advertised for three consecutive weeks with The Clay Today.  Selection Committee members were Jim Connell, Assistant Superintendent for Support Services, John Merrill, Director of Maintenance, and Carol Studdard, School Board Member.  

As a result of interviews and after due consideration, the Selection Committee recommends the following firms as listed in priority order:

1.  Allyn C. Tidball, P.E.  – Orange Park, FL

2.  Mittauer & Associates, Inc. – Orange Park, FL

3.  CPH, Inc. – Jacksonville, FL

4.  Stone Engineering Group – Jacksonville, FL

Appoint the top ranked firm, Allyn C. Tidball, P.E., at a fee of 6% of the construction cost for County-Wide Civil Engineering Services.

All funding necessary for the Civil Engineering fees resulting from this contract are budgeted within the Educational Facilities Plan.  The exact amount of fees cannot be determined at this time.

James A. Connell, Assistant Superintendent for Support Services