1-29-2026.pdf

This is a Scope of Work and procurement notice issued by the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA) on behalf of the 5th District Court of Appeal (DCA) in Daytona Beach, Florida. The procurement (ITN #2025-002) seeks a qualified, licensed Architectural and Engineering Firm to assess and recommend security upgrades at the courthouse located at 300 South Beach Street. The requested services include design and assessment for bollard installation at the courthouse entrance, creation of a separate security screening area, improvement of the deputy marshal's work area, and installation of electromagnetic doors at courtroom entrances. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for January 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with escorted site visits available January 22-23, 2026. Technical and cost proposals are due February 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with cost volume opening scheduled for February 25, 2026. The contract will commence April 10, 2026, with an initial one-year term and potential renewals for up to three additional years based on satisfactory performance.

Vendors must meet mandatory qualifications of a minimum five years of design and engineering experience with commercial structures, with at least three years of experience in Florida. The evaluation process allocates 100 points each for corporate experience, staff qualifications, and design elements, plus 100 points for cost, with the lowest bidder receiving maximum cost points. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability ($2,000,000 per incident), professional liability ($2,000,000 per incident), builder's risk insurance ($2,000,000 minimum), and workers' compensation insurance. A performance bond equal to the total contract amount is required. Respondents must be registered with the Florida Department of State and comply with E-Verify requirements and statutory compliance mandates. Funding is subject to legislative appropriation under chapter 2024-231, Laws of Florida, section 7, line 3302, though no specific budget amount is stated.