FORM_3_FIRM_REFERENCE_CHECK.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 26-0078BW
- Issued by
- Lee County, Fort Lauderdale City, Florida
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This is a Form 3 Firm Reference Check document issued by the Lee County Port Authority in Florida for RFQ 26-0078BW, which seeks Architectural and Engineering Services for Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) New Long Term Parking Lot. The reference form is a required component of the qualification submission process, with respondents obligated to provide two (2) references demonstrating recent performance on similar projects. References must be submitted directly by the referring entity to the Procurement Agent, Benjamin Ware, at baware@flylcpa.com or via phone at 239-590-4556, with a submission deadline of August 27, 2026. Current Lee County Port Authority employees are explicitly prohibited from serving as references. References are not to be included in the respondent's initial RFQ electronic submission package; failure to have at least two (2) references emailed directly to the Procurement Agent by the specified due date may result in the firm being deemed non-responsive.
The reference evaluation process requires the referring entity to complete detailed sections addressing the firm's responsiveness in providing resources, relationship dynamics with subconsultants and project team members, project completion timeline and budget performance, communication responsiveness to the owner, demonstrated strengths, proactive issue resolution capabilities, accountability for project errors, and overall willingness to re-engage the firm for future work. The form includes eleven (11) specific reference questions designed to assess the respondent firm's qualifications and past performance on relevant projects. The solicitation documents are available electronically through the OpenGov procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/flylcpa.
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RFQ 26-0078BW: ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (RSW) NEW
LONG TERM PARKING LOT
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM 3: FIRM REFERENCES
Respondents are required to provide this reference request form to an entity with whom it has recently completed a similar project. The Authority requires two (2) references that demonstrate Respondent’s performance on a recent, relevant and similar project.
DO NOT use current Lee County Port Authority employees as references.
REFERENCES ARE NOT TO BE SUBMITTED WITH RESPONDENT’S Qualification package (RFQ) electronic submission. The firm providing the reference about the respondent will return this form directly to the Procurement Agent listed on Form 3 via email.
It is the Respondent’s responsibility to confirm directly with the requested references that Form 3 has been submitted in a timely manner.
DO NOT CONTACT THE AUTHORITY DIRECTLY TO VERIFY IF REFERENCES HAVE BEEN
SUBMITTED.
Respondent will complete
Section 1 – Firm Reference Information
Referring entity (your reference) is required to complete
Section 2 – Reference Information
Section 3 – Firm Reference Questions - additional pages may be used if needed.
Once complete, the entity providing the reference shall email Form 3 to the Procurement Agent indicated on the form.
References should not be returned by the Respondent.
At least two (2) references are required.
Failure to have references emailed directly to the Lee County Port Authority Procurement Agent listed on the top of Form 3, on or before the due date set for receipt of submittals, may cause your firm to be considered non responsive.
Rev: 5.28.2026 Page 45 of 52
RFQ 26-0078BW: ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (RSW) NEW
LONG TERM PARKING LOT
FORM 3 - FIRM REFERENCE CHECK
(Please Print Legibly)
Section 1 Firm Reference Information (To be filled out by RFQ Respondent) Please complete and return to:
Firm Name: Procurement Agent:
Benjamin Ware
Due Date: August 27, 2026
Total # Pages: _____________
Phone: 239-590-4556
Email: baware@flylcpa.com
Project/Contract Name:
You or your firm has been requested to provide a reference for the firm and project listed above.
Please complete Sections 2 and 3 Section 2 Reference Information (To be filled out by person providing reference)
Name & Title:
Company:
Email:
Phone:
Section 3 FIRM REFERENCE QUESTIONS
1. What was your job title and role during the referenced project/contract?
2. Describe the services provided by the firm.
3. How responsive was the firm in providing necessary resources to the Project Manager?
4. How was the relationship between this firm and sub consultants and other project team members?
5. Was the project completed on time and under budget?
6. How quickly did the firm respond to questions from the Owner regarding the project?
7. In your opinion, what was a strength exhibited by the firm?
8. Was the firm proactive in resolving issues?
9. Was the firm accountable for project mistakes that were brought to their attention?
10. Would you hire this firm again?
11. Additional comments or feedback.
Rev: 5.28.2026 Page 46 of 52
| Firm Reference Information To be filled out by RFQ RespondentFirm Name: |
| Firm Reference Information To be filled out by RFQ RespondentProjectContract Name: |
| Reference Information To be filled out by person providing referenceName Title: |
| Reference Information To be filled out by person providing referenceCompany: |
| Reference Information To be filled out by person providing referenceEmail: |
| Reference Information To be filled out by person providing referencePhone: |
| 1 What was your job title and role during the referenced projectcontractRow1: |
| 2 Describe the services provided by the firmRow1: |
| 3 How responsive was the firm in providing necessary resources to the Project ManagerRow1: |
| 4 How was the relationship between this firm and sub consultants and other project team membersRow1: |
| 5 Was the project completed on time and under budgetRow1: |
| 6 How quickly did the firm respond to questions from the Owner regarding the projectRow1: |
| 7 In your opinion what was a strength exhibited by the firmRow1: |
| 8 Was the firm proactive in resolving issuesRow1: |
| 9 Was the firm accountable for project mistakes that were brought to their attentionRow1: |
| 10 Would you hire this firm againRow1: |
| 11 Additional comments or feedbackRow1: |
| # of Pages: |
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