PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT BLOOM-CARROLL LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND STATEMENT OF INTEREST FOR CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES The Bloom-Carroll Local School District (the Board), located in Carroll, Fairfield County, Ohio, announces its intent to contract for professional design services for certain improvements as part of its master facilities planning process (the "Project"). The Board invites design firms and other consultants interested in providing the required services for the Project to submit their qualifications, including the firm's experience and a statement of interest in the Project. Copies of the complete Request for Qualifications and Statement of Interest for Contract for Professional Design Service may be obtained from Travis Bigam, Treasurer, Bloom-Carroll Local School District, 5240 Plum Road, Carroll, Ohio 43112, or by visiting the District's website at www.bloomcarroll.org. Description of Project and Required Services The Board specifically seeks professional design services to assist with pre-bond issuance planning and facilities master planning for future projects, which may be completed under the OFCC Expedited Local Partnership Program (ELPP). The exact scope of the Project is still to be determined but is likely to include the construction of at least one (1) new school building or the improvement of, or construction of addition(s) to, existing school buildings. The Board will work with the selected design professional and separately contracted construction services firm(s) to define additional work to be accomplished, as well as establishing a detailed schedule for completion of the anticipated tasks. The Project may also include the identification and acquisition of suitable land, as needed, for the improvements, as well as additional similar improvements as the Board may identify during the design phase. No fee estimate is required at time of submittal of qualifications. Firms submitting statements of qualifications for the available contract will be evaluated and ranked in order of their qualifications. Following this evaluation, the firms determined to be most qualified may be asked to meet with Board representatives to present the firm's qualifications and proposed approach for the Project before final selection is made. Upon selection of the firm determined to be most qualified to provide the requested services for the Project, compensation and an agreement for services will be negotiated and prepared for the Project. Design professionals wishing to submit qualifications for the Project must do so in writing before 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 24, 2025. Submittals received after this time will be opened only at the discretion of the Board. Submit three (3) copies of the firm's qualifications by mail, overnight delivery, or email to: Travis Bigam, Treasurer Bloom-Carroll Local School District 5240 Plum Road Carroll, Ohio 43112 travis.bigam@bloomcarroll.org Direct any questions concerning the Project and requested services to Travis Bigam, Treasurer, by email at travis.bigam@bloomcarroll.org. The Board reserves the right to reject any, part of, or all received statements of qualifications. The Board may further waive defects or irregularities in such submissions. October 10 2025 LWOO0383162