Notice_of_Intent_-_RFQ2025-001_Emergency_Operations_Center_EOC_Building_and_Prefabricated_Garage.pdf

This document is a Notice of Intended Action issued by the Purchasing Office of the City of Kissimmee, Florida, dated May 1, 2025, regarding Request for Qualifications RFQ2025-001 for the Emergency Operations (EOC) Building and Prefabricated Garage project. The notice indicates that the Evaluation Committee recommends awarding the solicitation to JL2 Architectural, with the recommendation to be submitted to the Commission for final approval. The document is addressed to all submitters on record and signals the conclusion of the competitive selection process for architectural and engineering design services.

The notice suggests that multiple firms submitted proposals for the project, with JL2 Architectural emerging as the recommended vendor. While specific pricing details are not provided in this document, the broader project context indicates a total project budget of approximately $15 million for designing a 15,000-square-foot EOC building and a parking garage with around 250 spaces. The project is set to utilize a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method, with design completion targeted to enable construction start in March or April 2026. The solicitation process followed Florida Statute 287.057 and involved a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on February 18, 2025, with proposals due by 2:00 PM on March 18, 2025.