FDACS SOQ DOA 26 27 28 ADDENDUM NO. 1.pdf

This is Addendum No. 1 to a Statement of Qualifications solicitation issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for architectural and engineering services related to the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory Building 1000 Expansion project located at 2700 N. John Young Parkway, Kissimmee, Florida. The solicitation (FDACS SOQ DOA 26 27 28) seeks qualified firms to provide design and construction administration services for a 31,000-square-foot laboratory expansion and a 5,000-square-foot pre-engineered maintenance shop. The project scope includes housing for Histopathology, Immunohistochemistry, Aquaculture, Clinical Pathology, Parasitology, and Toxicology units, plus a new animal necropsy suite. Statements of Qualifications are due August 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET with public opening on August 21, 2026. The Department will select a minimum of three firms by September 1, 2026 for interviews scheduled September 9-11, 2026 at the project site. Respondents must be properly licensed in Florida under Chapters 481 and 471, Florida Statutes and must demonstrate ability to mobilize expeditiously to meet an accelerated timeline using construction management at risk delivery.

The probable construction cost estimate for the expansion project is $33,000,000, though the specific construction timeline has not yet been determined. The facility will require Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) and Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) compliance standards. Basic Services compensation will be paid in lump sums upon completion of each project phase, with Additional Services requiring prior written authorization and compensation based on fixed-rate fees or lump sums. Evaluation criteria for preliminary selection include location to the proposed region (0-10 points), current workload (0-3 points), key personnel and relevant design experience (0-22 points), and ability to perform contract delivery (0-10 points). Interview evaluation emphasizes relevant past performance (0-15 points), understanding of program and project requirements (0-25 points), and approach and methodology (0-20 points). Construction is subject to future legislative appropriation. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to ConstructionBids@FDACS.gov or (850) 617-7180.