RFQ-26-06-Holmes-County-Jail-Design.pdf

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) For Design and Engineering Services

Holmes County, FL

Jail Rehabilitation and Expansion Project

RFQ #: 26.06

Project Title: Professional Engineering Services for Design and Engineering of the Holmes

County Jail Rehabilitation and Expansion Project.

Release Date: May 20, 2026

Submittal Deadline: June 19, 2026, 12:00 PM (Central)

1. Introduction & Background

• Purpose: Holmes County is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms licensed in Florida to provide design services for the Holmes County Sheriff’s Jail Rehabilitation and Expansion project Award #: MK016.

• Background: During FY 2025-26, the Florida Legislature appropriated funds to Holmes

County to complete much-needed rehabilitation and expansion for the Holmes County

Jail to include 64 new inmate beds. In accordance with Line 1182B of the General

Appropriations Act for FY 2025-26, $1,000,000 in funds will be utilized for both design and construction of the Jail expansion project.

• CCNA Compliance: The selection process for design services follows s. 287.055, F.S.

2. Scope of Services

• Specific Project: Create design plans for the construction of the Holmes County Jail

Expansion and Rehabilitation project. Architectural and Engineering services shall include, but not be limited to, complete planning, design, engineering, and construction documents.

• Deliverables: Full set of design and construction plans.

3. Proposal Submission Requirements

• Format: Submissions should be organized into tabs, including:

o Tab A: Cover Letter (signed by an authorized negotiator).

o Tab B: Firm Profile & Licensing (State of FL professional licenses).

o Tab C: Team Composition & Resumes (Key personnel, subcontractor roles).

o Tab D: Relevant Experience & Qualifications (Projects in Florida/local governments within the last 5 years).

o Tab E: Project Approach & Understanding.

o Tab F: References (minimum 2-3 similar projects).

• Submission Method: Responses must be submitted in hard copy to Holmes County

Board of County Commissioners Office, 107 E. Virginia Avenue, Bonifay, FL 32425.

Submissions must include a minimum of one (1) original and one (1) copy, in a sealed envelope addressed to: David Corbin, Holmes County Coordinator, 107 E. Virginia

Avenue, Bonifay, FL 32425. Responses submitted after the deadline shall not be considered.

4. Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following:

1. 35 Points Company/Key Personnel qualifications and capabilities.

2. 25 Points Project understanding and approach.

3. 25 Points Relevant Public Safety Design Experience.

4. 10 Points Client references.

5. 5 Points Quality of submittal.

5. Selection Process

• Selection Committee: The Selection Committee will include the Holmes County Sheriff, the Holmes County Coordinator, Project Manager and any other individuals appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.

• Shortlisting: The Selection Committee will review proposals and shortlist firms for

Board of County Commissioner review and selection.

• Interviews: Top-ranked firms may be invited to make presentations/interviews before the

Board of County Commissioners. The date selection will be posted as an addendum.

• Selection: The Board of County Commissioners will select the most qualified firm.

• Negotiations: The selected firm will negotiate a proposed contract and fees. If negotiations fail, the County will move to the next firm.

Note: The County always retains the right to reject all responses for any or no reason and may choose to reissue the procurement.

6. Insurance & Legal Requirements

• Insurance: Proof of Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions), Comprehensive

General Liability, Comprehensive Worker's Compensation, and Comprehensive

Automobile Insurance – all with $1,000,000 per occurrence.

• Public Entity Crimes: Statement regarding compliance with s. 287.133, F.S.

• Drug-Free Workplace: Compliance with s. 287.087, F.S.

7. Timeline

Listed below are key dates/times by which the following must be completed. If Holmes County finds it necessary to change any of these dates/times it will be done so by addendum.

• RFQ Posting: May 20, 2026.

• Deadline for Questions: June 12, 2026, 2:00 PM (Central).

• Questions/Answers Posted: June 14, 2026.

• Submittal Deadline: June 19, 2026, 12:00 PM (Central).

• Opening of Sealed Responses and Evaluation: June 19, 2026, 12:30 PM (Central).

• Interview Dates (Tentative): July 7, 2026.

• Contract Award: July 7, 2026, 6:00 PM (Central).

• Blackout Period: May 20, 2026 to July 7, 2026.

• Addendums: Will be posted on the County’s website at: https://holmescountyfla.com/.

https://holmescountyfla.com/

8. Black out Period

The period between the beginning of the advertisement for the RFQ and the contract award, or any resulting bid protest is resolved, or the RFQ is otherwise canceled is referred to as the

Blackout Period. During the blackout period, any communication regarding the aforementioned RFQ is prohibited between the bidder (or its agents or representatives) or other entity with the potential for a financial interest in the award (of their respective agents or representatives) regarding such competitive RFQ and any County employee or Sheriff’s office employee selection committee member or other persons authorized to act on behalf of the

County or Sheriff’s Office or anyone designated to provide a recommendation to award a particular contract. The RFQ shall provide notice of the blackout period.

9. Questions

All questions shall be submitted in writing in e-mail format to Holmes County Coordinator

David Corbin at hcadmin@holmescountyfl.org, prior to the question deadline.

mailto:hcadmin@holmescountyfl.org

EXHIBIT A

E-Verify Affidavit

Subsection 448.095(5), F.S. requires that Contractor, 1) register with and use the U.S.

Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system, (https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp) to verify the work authorization status of all Contractor’s employees and 2) require all subcontractors performing work under the Agreement with the District to use the E-Verify system.

Affidavit

I hereby certify that ____________________________(Contractor) does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with any unauthorized aliens, and is otherwise in full compliance with

Section 448.095, F.S.. As required by subsection 448.095(5)(a), F.S., Contractor has registered with and uses the E-Verify System to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. As required by subsection 448.095(5)(b), F.S., Contractor will require any subcontractors to provide the Contractor with an affidavit stating that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with an unauthorized alien. Contractor will maintain a copy of such affidavit for the duration of the contract.

Signature Date

Print Name

Title, Company name

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF________

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of physical presence notarization, this _____ (date) by ___________________ (name of officer or Contractor, title of officer or Contractor) of (name of Contractor company acknowledging), a _______________

(state or place of incorporation) corporation, on behalf of the corporation. He/she is personally known to me or has produced_________________________ (type of identification) as identification.

Notary Public

Name typed, printed or stamped

My Commission Expires:____________________

EXHIBIT B

HUMAN TRAFFICKING AFFIDAVIT

SECTION 787.06, FLORIDA STATUTES

Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared ______________whom after being duly sworn, deposes and states:

(Affiant)

1. My name is _________________ and I am over eighteen years of age. The following information is given from my own personal knowledge.

2. I am an officer or representative with _________________________, a non-governmental entity. I am authorized to provide this affidavit on behalf of _________________.

3. The non-governmental entity, _____________________, does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Section 787.06, F.S.

FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT.

Signature

Signature Date

Print Name

Title, Company name

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF________

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of physical presence notarization, this _____ (date) by ___________________ (name of officer or Contractor, title of officer or Contractor) of (name of Contractor company acknowledging), a _______________

(state or place of incorporation) corporation, on behalf of the corporation. He/she is personally known to me or has produced_________________________ (type of identification) as identification.

Notary Public

Name typed, printed or stamped

My Commission Expires:____________________