Addendum No. 3 Notification.pdf

This addendum notification pertains to a request for proposal issued by the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA) for the 5th District Court of Appeal located in Daytona Beach, Florida. The procurement (ITN #2025-002) seeks a qualified, experienced, and licensed Architectural and Engineering Firm to assess and recommend security upgrades at the courthouse facility. Required design and assessment services include bollard installation at the courthouse entrance, creation of a separate security screening area, improvements to 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 replies are due February 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with cost volume opening on February 25, 2026. The contract will commence on April 10, 2026, with an initial one-year term and potential renewals for up to three additional years based on satisfactory performance.

Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of five years of design and engineering experience with commercial structures, with at least three years of experience in Florida, and must be registered with the Florida Department of State and compliant with E-Verify requirements. The evaluation process allocates 100 points each for corporate experience, staff qualifications, and design elements, with an additional 100 points for cost, with the lowest bidder receiving maximum cost points. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including 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, along with a performance bond equal to the total contract amount. Funding for the project is subject to legislative appropriation under chapter 2024-231, Laws of Florida, section 7, line 3302.