Email_Notification_of_Short-Listed_Firms_25260017RFQu-JAM.pdf

This is an Email Notification of Short-Listed Firms document issued by the School Board of Seminole County, Florida for Request for Qualifications #25260017RFQu-JAM regarding architectural/engineering services for the South Seminole Middle School New Dining & Renovation Project. The project scope encompasses interior renovations to buildings 3 and 4, remodeling of building 8 to improve circulation between locker areas and the gymnasium, and replacement of buildings 1 and 7 with a new dining facility and office spaces located at 101 South Winter Park Drive, Casselberry, Florida. The original proposals were due on January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST through the VendorLink portal. Short-listed firms have been notified of their advancement and are invited to oral presentations scheduled for February 18, 2026, with the award recommendation to be posted on February 20, 2026. The tentative project schedule includes the architect design phase from May 2026 through February 2027, with construction anticipated to commence in April 2027 and be completed in phases by December 2027. The contract will be awarded as a comprehensive service agreement covering design, construction award, construction period, and post-warranty phases.

Firms selected must demonstrate K-12 public school capital improvement construction experience within the past five years and provide evidence of financial stability through either a $6,000,000 surety bond commitment or audited financial statements. Required insurance coverage includes professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation coverage of $1,000,000. A performance and payment bond will be required following contract award in accordance with Section 255.05 of Florida Statutes. The exact construction budget is to be determined during contract negotiations. Respondents must comply with Jessica Lunsford Act Level 2 screening requirements and provide certifications regarding drug-free workplace status, debarment eligibility, conflict of interest, and prohibition against scrutinized companies. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises have been identified in the procurement documentation.