NOI_Score_&_Rank_25260017RFQu-JAM_2-19-26.pdf

This is a scoring and ranking document for a Request for Qualifications (RFQu) #25260017RFQu-JAM issued by the School Board of Seminole County, Florida for architectural/engineering services at South Seminole Middle School in Casselberry. The project encompasses design and construction administration services for 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. Proposals were due on January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST through the VendorLink portal. Short-listed firms were invited to oral presentations on February 18, 2026, with award recommendations posted on February 20, 2026. The architect design phase is scheduled from May 2026 through February 2027, with construction anticipated to begin in April 2027 and be completed in phases by December 2027.

Evaluation criteria include firm qualifications, business structure, K-12 public school capital improvement construction experience within the past five years, methodology, references, workload capacity, and financial stability using a weighted scoring system. Respondents must provide evidence of financial stability through a $6,000,000 surety bond commitment or audited financial statements and maintain 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. The construction budget is to be determined during contract negotiations. Selected firms must comply with Jessica Lunsford Act Level 2 screening requirements and certifications regarding drug-free workplace status, debarment eligibility, conflict of interest, and prohibition against scrutinized companies. A performance and payment bond will be required following contract award in accordance with Section 255.05 of Florida Statutes. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation.