NOTICE
Francis Howell R-III School District
Request for Proposal
Exterior Remodel of Early Childhood Centers
ISSUE DATE: November 12, 2025
RETURN RESPONSE NO LATER THAN:
December 12, 2025 @ 10:00 a.m., CST
Public Bid Opening December 12, 2025 @ 10:00 a.m. CST
801 Corporate Centre Drive, O’Fallon, MO 63368
MANDATORY PRE–BID MEETING:
December 1, 2025 @ 10:00 a.m. CST
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at EC Meadows, 4810 Meadows Parkway, St. Charles, MO
63304 during which we will visit each site to review project requirements. Attendance at this meeting is
required for all bidders; no follow-up site visits will be allowed to minimize disruption to school
operations.
RETURN RESPONSE AND ADDENDA TO:
Francis Howell R-III School District
ATTN: Mr. Matthew Bollwerk, Purchasing Manager
801 Corporate Centre Drive
O’Fallon, MO 63368
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Certification Form
Sections:
1) Introduction
2) Project Overview
3) Scope of Services
4) Contractor Requirements
5) Timeline for Process
6) Selection Criteria
7) Proposal Requirements
8) Selection Process
Attachments
1) Company Identification
2) References and Experience
3) Federal Work Authorization Program
(E-Verify) Addendum
4) Federal work Authorization Program Affidavit
5) Felony Conviction Notification
General Terms and Conditions
Francis Howell R-III School District
Request for Proposal
Exterior Remodel of Early Childhood Centers
CERTIFICATION FORM
The Francis Howell R-III School District will accept separate sealed proposals for the exterior remodel of
the Districts Early Childhood Centers as described in the attached request. Qualified organizations
(Respondents) are required to submit one (1) physical copy as described herein.
PROPOSALS SHALL BE LABELED AND ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:
SEALED PROPOSAL-EXTERIOR REMODEL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS
Mr. Matthew Bollwerk, Purchasing Manager
Francis Howell R-III School District
801 Corporate Centre Drive
O’Fallon, MO 63368
The Respondent hereby declares understanding, agreement and certification of compliance to provide the
items and/or services, in accordance with all terms and conditions, requirements and specifications of the
original Request for Proposal (RFP), General Terms and Conditions, and as modified by any addenda
thereto. Respondent is required to complete, sign and return this form with the proposal.
SIGNATURE REQUIRED
Authorized Signature
Printed Name
Company Name
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip
Mobile Phone #:
Date
Title
E-Mail Address
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Section 1.0 - Introduction
The Francis Howell School District is the top-rated school district in St. Charles County and 13th in the
state, as ranked by Niche.com. Encompassing more than 150 square miles in the southeast corner of St.
Charles County, the District empowers students to be lifelong learners prepared for the future. Currently
the District serves over 17,000 students and employs over 2,200 people, over 23 campuses. Additional
detailed information about the District may be found at www.fhsdschools.org
Section 2.0 – Project Overview
The Facilities and Operations Department of the Francis Howell School District (District) is requesting
sealed proposals from qualified contractors to remodel the exterior of three (3) Early Childhood Centers.
● Meadows Parkway Early Childhood
● Central School Road Early Childhood
● Hackmann Road Early Childhood
The purpose of this RFP is for the removal and replacement of vinyl siding, installation of water-resistant
house wrap, fascia capping, guttering replacement, and site maintenance during the project. The District
will be looking for a proposal that has a price option for each center individually and as an entire project.
Section 3.0 – Scope of Work
1. Siding Replacement:
● Remove and replace all vinyl siding.
● New siding to be Double 5 profile in a standard color with a minimum thickness of .045”.
● Install water-resistant house wrap before siding installation. All seams must be taped.
● Cover all painted surfaces at the top of walls with house wrap and vertical siding.
● All transitions to be flashed with corrosion-resistant flashing and sealed weather tight.
2. Fascia Capping:
● Cap all fascia using white aluminum coil stock.
● Ensure installation is secure and weather-tight.
3. Guttering and Downspouts:
● Remove all existing guttering and downspouts.
● Install new 7” white guttering with appropriate drainage solutions.
4. Site Maintenance & Clean-Up:
● Remove all debris from the site daily or place it in a contractor-provided dumpster.
● Maintain a clean and professional job site.
● Stock materials in a manner that does not interfere with school operations.
● Park away from buildings to leave priority spots open for patrons.
● Provide and maintain an on-site restroom facility for contractor use.
Section 5.0 - Contractor Requirements
● All workers must undergo a background check prior to working on site.
● Contractor must adhere to prevailing wage requirements.
● Contractor must be properly licensed and insured.
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Section 6.0 – Timeline for Process
The timeline listed below is the District’s estimation of time required to complete the process. All efforts
shall be made to abide by this schedule; however, changes may occur if necessary.
Request for Proposals issued
November 12, 2025
Pre-Bid Meeting
December 1, 10:00 a.m. CST
Bidder Questions due to District
December 3, 2025
Response to Questions
December 4, 2025
Proposals Due
December 12, 10:00 a.m. CST
Recommendation to Board
January 15, 2025
Notice to Proceed
January 16, 2025
Section 7.0 – Proposal Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated by the District and designated staff. The following will serve as the basic
criteria for the selection.
1. Offeror's demonstration of a complete understanding of the District’s requirements and needs.
2. The qualifications and experience of the Company
3. The Proposed timeline for project completion.
4. Evaluation of past performance, references, interviews, presentations, etc.
5. The total cost of the services offered to the District
Section 8.0 – Proposal Requirements
1. The Certification Form must be completed and included.
2. Proposed timeline for project completion.
3. Cost breakdown by center and total project bid amount.
4. The Company shall complete Attachment 1, Company Identification Form.
5. The Company shall complete Attachment 2A and 2B, providing the District a listing of all similar
projects completed within the last five years. The Company shall additionally provide the District a
listing of all public school clients that have discontinued service from the Company in the past five
years due to poor performance or non-performance.
6. The Company shall complete Attachment 3, Federal Work Authorization Program Addendum.
7. The Company shall complete Attachment 4, Federal Work Authorization Program Affidavit.
8. The Company shall complete Attachment 5, Felony Conviction Notification.
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9. The Company shall provide proof of Registration with the Missouri Secretary of State.
Section 9.0 – Selection Process
After evaluating all Proposals properly submitted, the District staff responsible for the evaluation will
make a recommendation for selection to the District’s Board of Education. The Board of Education shall
make the final selection of the Company that will provide the services. However, no contract shall be
formed and the District shall not be bound to any selection until such time as a final, written contract with
the selected Company is approved by the Board of Education. The District reserves the right to negotiate
the contract terms with the Company that will be recommended to, or that is selected by, the Board of
Education. The District further reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals and to waive any
"informalities" in the Proposals received whenever such selection, rejection, or waiver is in its best
interest. All Proposal documents become public record once a negotiated contract has been executed.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.