The Clay County School Board, meeting in regular session on Thursday, April 6, 2023 appointed Ebert Norman Brady Architects as one of the seven architect firms for County-Wide Architectural Services up to $4 million. We were notified after the appointment that LS3P Associates, LTD. Corporation, legally acquired Ebert Norman Brady Architects on April 3, 2023. This item documents the acquisition and re-assignment of the current contract award to LS3P Associates, LTD. Corporation.

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Awarding a continuing contract for professional architecture services authorizes a firm or individual to proceed with School Board projects not exceeding a specified monetary value specified in Board Policy for a period of one year.  The appointment may be extended for an additional period of not more than one year if agreeable to the School Board and the architecture firm.  The appointed architecture firm shall be available to design, manage, and inspect any School Board projects under the authorized limit without having to bid against other firms.

This contract allows for more efficient project schedules, which subsequently allow for a faster project completion. The appointed architecture firm shall be available to design, manage, and inspect any projects under the authorized limit.

Ensure fiscal responsibility through the effective management of district operations in an effort to maximize available resources necessary to provide an environment that is safe, efficient, and conducive to learning.

Approve the re-assignment of the contract award from Ebert Norman Brady Architects to LS3P Associates, LTD. Corporation for County-Wide Architectural Services.