REDM2526-05 Q&A.pdf

This is a Questions and Answers document issued by the Florida Department of Management Services, Division of Real Estate Development and Management, for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) REDM2526-05 regarding Construction Management Services for Capitol Complex Generators Replacement in Tallahassee, Leon County. The project involves replacing the existing life safety and standby generator system with a modern, code-compliant installation, including removal of obsolete generator systems and installation of new generators, automatic transfer switches, switchgear, and upgraded fuel systems. Responses to the RFQ were due by January 9, 2026, with an anticipated pre-construction start date of January 1, 2026. The document provides official responses to timely submitted questions from prospective bidders, with responses posted as of September 29, 2025. A shortlist and responsiveness determination were announced on November 12, 2025, indicating advancement through the selection process.

The estimated construction budget for the Capitol Complex Generators Replacement project is $16 million. The procurement requires a Construction Manager at Risk with demonstrated extensive qualifications in complex government infrastructure replacement projects, including documented experience in cost control, scheduling, and subcontractor management. Performance and Payment Bonds of $7,750,000.00 each are required, reflecting the substantial scale of the project. Prospective firms must pass Florida Department of Law Enforcement Level 1 criminal history record checks for all workers. The evaluation criteria will assess firms based on office proximity, financial capacity, project experience, proposed staffing, project management systems, and overall project approach, with selection involving preliminary screening, interviews, and presentations. The solicitation indicates potential for future work involving additional generators at the Capitol Complex as funding becomes available, though no incumbent vendors are identified and no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned.