REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS   SKYLINE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER For construction of: New performing arts center for the Hickory County R-I Skyline School District at: 20663 US Highway 65 Urbana, Missouri 65767 The Hickory County R-I Skyline School District is requesting Statements of Qualifications from testing firms for Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspections during construction of a new performing arts center for the district. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND INTRODUCTION The project is located in Urbana, Missouri. The project is approximately 11,200 SF new construction. It includes a 420-seat auditorium, stage, lobby, and associated back of house and support spaces. Construction generally includes pre-engineered metal building framing and cast in place concrete. The Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection Firm shall provide qualified inspector(s) to perform on-site construction inspection (full-time as required) and materials testing. Special Inspection and Testing services shall be provided in accordance with the plans and specifications for the project. Electronic plans and specifications may be obtained by contacting the architectural project manager: Emily Biagioni-Paulette, biagioni-paulette@paragon-architecture.com. TIMELINE FOR SUBMISSION Qualifications shall be received at the Hickory County R-I Skyline School District, 20663 US Highway 65, Urbana, Missouri 65767, no later than 3:00 PM local time, Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Three (3) bound copies are to be submitted to the Central Office in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “RFQ for Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspections for Skyline Performing Arts Center” and addressed to: Mr. Jason Pursley, Superintendent Hickory County R-I Skyline School District This RFQ does not commit the district to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred in preparation of qualifications submittal. The district reserves the right to accept or reject any and all qualifications received as a result of this request, to negotiate with all qualified offerors, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this proposal request, if in the best interest of the district. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Please include the following with your submittal: 1. Letter of interest indicating understanding of the project and proposed approach. 2. General qualifications of the firm. 3. Three (3) references demonstrating firm and proposed inspectors experience with projects of similar size, scope, and duration. 4. List of prior work experience and scope of similar projects. 5. Statements of qualifications for proposed staff that will be assigned to the project. 6. Testing facilities to be used for each type of lab work. 7. Sample reports for the various materials that may be expected on the projects. 8. After reviewing the project plans and specifications, please describe your project approach/management plan, specifically how you will perform your tasks. 9. Outline of potential additional scope not outlined in this RFQ. Questions regarding this RFQ shall be sent in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the submittal closing date to: Mr. Jason Pursley, Superintendent Hickory County R-I Skyline School District jpursley@skylineschools.net Emily Biagioni-Paulette, Project Manager Paragon Architecture biagioni-paulette@paragon-architecture.com