OFFICE OF THE STATE COURTS ADMINISTRATOR.pdf

This is an amendment notice issued by the Office of the State Courts Administrator regarding Procurement No. 2025-002 for Security Upgrades to the 5th District Court of Appeal in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Office of the State Courts Administrator seeks a qualified, experienced, and licensed Architectural and Engineering Firm to assess and recommend security upgrades at the 5th District Court of Appeal building located at 300 South Beach Street, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114. The required security enhancements include bollard installation at the courthouse entrance, creation of a separate security screening area, improvements to the deputy marshal's work area, and installation of electromagnetic doors at courtroom entrances. The mandatory pre-proposal conference has been rescheduled from January 22, 2026, to January 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Escorted site visits have been rescheduled from January 22-23, 2026, to January 29-30, 2026. Technical and cost replies are due February 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with cost volume opening scheduled for February 25, 2026. The contract will commence on April 10, 2026, with an initial one-year term and potential renewals for up to three additional years based on satisfactory performance.

Vendors must be registered with the Florida Department of State and comply with E-Verify requirements. The evaluation process allocates 100 points each for corporate experience, staff qualifications, and design elements, with an additional 100 points for cost, with the lowest bidder receiving maximum cost points. Minimum qualifications require five years of design and engineering experience with commercial structures, with at least three years of Florida experience. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability ($2,000,000 per incident), professional liability ($2,000,000 per incident), builder's risk insurance ($2,000,000 minimum), and workers' compensation insurance. A performance bond equal to the total contract amount is required. Funding for the project is subject to legislative appropriation under chapter 2024-231, Laws of Florida, section 7, line 3302. No specific budget range is explicitly stated in the procurement documents. Inquiries should be directed to Steven Updike, CPPB, FCPA at updikes@flcourts.gov.