RFQ_CM_120342_MPTR.pdf

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

September 16, 2026

RFQ NUMBER: RFQ-CM-120342

PROJECT NUMBER: 120342

PROJECT NAME: Multipurpose Training Range (MPTR)

LOCATION: Camp Blanding, Starke, FL (Clay County)

SECTION 1: GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The State of Florida, Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Construction and Facility Management Office (CFMO), is issuing this Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) from Construction Management at Risk (CMR) firms for the project referenced herein.

Firms must be currently licensed and registered in the State of Florida as required under Florida law at the time of submittal. Further, if the applicant is a Joint-Venture or a corporation, the Firm must be currently registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations if a domestic corporation or have the authority to transact business in Florida if a foreign corporation at the time of submittal. A firm desiring to provide services for the project must have a Unique Entity ID on SAM.gov at time of submittal. DMA will not review responses from Firms that do not meet these requirements by the date and time responses are due as set forth in this RFQ. The relative ability of a firm to perform the services required shall be determined utilizing the evaluation criteria set for in Rule 60D-5, F.A.C. and section 287.055, F.S. The factors to be considered in the determination of whether a firm is qualified as set forth in section 287.055, F.S. are contemplated in the Evaluation Summary Sheet – General Contractor/Construction Manager Selection form number DMS PD-24 (“Construction Manager Selection Form”) which will be utilized by an evaluation team appointed by the agency.

SECTION 2: PROJECT SCOPE

New construction site and facilities to include, but not limited to the following:

Construct a standard designed Multipurpose Training Range (MPTR) with Infantry Platoon Battle Course Overlay in accordance with US Army Corps of Engineers Range Design Guide and TC 25-

8. Scope includes all site improvement and utilities (electric, water, waste, information systems) to support the primary and supporting facilities. Primary and supporting facilities include but are not limited to range control tower, range operations and storage, ammo building, latrine, bleacher enclosure, mess shelter, AAR building, camera tower, urban building cluster (7 buildings), stationary and moving targets, trench complex, fighting positions and bunkers, parking areas, sidewalks, gate.

The current construction budget is $25,890,000.

This project will be designed to meet local, State, and Federal Building code requirements.

Assist the Architectural and Engineering Firm with constructability reviews, value engineering and construction cost estimating; research of State and local code requirements along with applicable regulations; application and acquisition of general storm water permit, environmental permit or permit modification; design and engineering with Technical Specifications and O&M Manuals; life cycle cost analysis, detailed line-item construction cost estimates, and construction administration required to provide a complete and functional turn-key facility.

Total project will be constructed to current Florida Building Codes (FBC), current local building codes, current Florida Energy codes, American Disability Act criteria and will implement equipment and systems as designed by the architect and engineers that are in line with the Army’s Sustainable Building Design Guidance for Military Construction, Guiding Principles.

The CM will be responsible for all permits and fees, to include all impact fees, to entities having jurisdiction over the project with the exception of State Fire Marshal.

Project will be designed in accordance with USACE Range Design Guide: Facility Classification 17865 – Multipurpose Training Range (MPTR) most current at time of construction, Army National Guard (ARNG) Design Guides 415-1 & 415-5, the Unified Facilities Criteria, Army Regulations, Antiterrorism and Force Protection, as well as satisfying the criteria programmed on the DD Form 1390/1391 Military Construction Project Data. All work associated with this RFQ shall comply with the criteria contained in UFC 4-010-01 DoD Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings dated 12 December 2018 with Change 3 dated 24May2024. CM must ensure construction remains in full compliance with the requirements of the Drawings, Specifications, Contractual Conditions, and General Terms and Conditions, which have been prepared by the Designer of Record (DOR) and shall furnish Construction Management Services for all phases of construction during the project life cycle.

SECTION 3: SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

The selected CM must demonstrate that they can bring multiple qualified and competitive subcontractors to all related construction trades for successful project delivery. The CM must be capable of supplying workers that meet Florida Department of Law Enforcement criminal history background checks.

A CM submitting a response shall be required to have an individual who is a licensed contractor pursuant to the licensing requirements of section 489.113, F.S. All firms submitting a response must provide a letter of intent from a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Florida on its letterhead, indicating their willingness to provide a 100% Payment and Performance Bonds in the amount of $25,890,000.

SECTION 4: TIMELINE OF EVENTS

The table below contains the Timeline of Events for this advertisement. Firms shall become familiar with the Timeline of Events. The dates and times within the Timeline of Events may be subject to change. It is the firm’s responsibility to check for any changes. All changes to the Timeline of Events will be made through an addendum to the advertisement on the VIP website.

Firms are responsible for submitting all required documentation by the dates and times (Eastern Time) specified below or as revised by addenda.

TIMELINE OF EVENTS (subject to change)

EVENT TIME EVENT DATE

RFQ posted to FAR and the VIP website. 16Sep26

Deadline to submit Questions to the contracting office By 5:00 PM 25Sep26

Anticipated posting of answers to questions to the VIP website.

By 5:00 PM 29Sep26

Responses from vendors due to DMA. By 4:00 PM 16Oct26

Anticipated posting of the list of vendors selected for an 27Oct16 interview and presentation (shortlist) to the VIP website.

72-hour protest period ends.

30Oct26

Anticipated interview/presentations 3Nov26

Anticipated posting of selection committee’s recommended selection (final results) to the VIP website.

10Nov26

72-hour protest period ends. 16Nov26

Anticipated pre-construction start date. TBD

SECTION 5: QUESTIONS

Any questions from prospective firms concerning the RFQ shall be submitted in writing, identifying the submitter, by email at ng.fl.flarng.list.cfmo-contracting@army.mil no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 25, 2026. All questions and answers/changes to the solicitation will be provided in writing and posted on the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) website. It is the prospective firm’s responsibility to check periodically for any information updates to the solicitation which are posted to the VIP website.

SECTION 6: ADDENDA TO THE RFQ

DMA reserves the right to modify this RFQ by issuing addenda. Addenda may modify any aspect of this RFQ. Any addenda issued will be posted on VIP. It is the prospective firm’s responsibility to check VIP periodically for any information updates to the RFQ posted to the VIP website. DMA bears no responsibility for any delays, or resulting impacts, associated with a prospective firm’s failure to obtain the information made available through the VIP website.

SECTION 7: INFORMATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE BY PHONE

Any information received through an oral communication shall not be binding on DMA and shall not be relied upon by an offeror.

SECTION 8: NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 287.057(25), F.S.

Respondents to this solicitation or persons acting on their behalf may not contact, between the release of the solicitation and the end of the 72-hour protest period following the agency posting the notice of intended award, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and state holidays, any employee or officer of the executive or legislative branch concerning any aspect of this solicitation, except in writing to the procurement officer or as provided in this solicitation. Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting the response.

The CFMO Contracting Section is the sole point of contact for this RFQ and violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response. Contact will be in writing and if submitted by email will be addressed to ng.fl.flarng.list.cfmo-contracting@army.mil.

***ALL EMAILS TO THE CONTRACTING SECTION SHOULD CONTAIN THE SOLICITATION

NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL.***

If a firm claims that any portion of an email is trade secret under section 812.081, F.S., or otherwise confidential under Florida or Federal Law, the firm is to place the word “Confidential” in the subject line.

SECTION 9: RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

On or before the response due date listed below, firms interested in being considered for this project must submit one (1) electronic copy and one (1) electronic redacted copy (if applicable) of the entire response in Adobe .pdf format. These copies will be uploaded to the Department of Defense (DoD) Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE). Interested firms are required to email ng.fl.flarng.list.cfmo-contracting@army.mil and request a link for file drop-off no later than five (5) business days before responses are due. Failure to request a drop-off will not be grounds to request an extension for submission. It is the responsibility of the firm to ensure the drop-off request is received by the agency. Electronic copies must be non-restricted, meaning they can be saved and shared for retention and evaluation purposes. If an electronic copy is restricted, and therefore unable to be saved, shared, or distributed to committee members for evaluation, the response shall be deemed non-responsive and not considered for evaluation and award. The table of contents and tabbed sections must be in the following order:

Preliminary Screening:

1. A letter of interest limited to two (2) pages detailing the firm's qualifications to meet the above referenced selection criteria. (To include firm name, address, contact person, telephone number and email address).

2. A revised current Contractor’s Experience Questionnaire and Financial Information - DMS Form Number CM01. (This form may be obtained from the DMS, Building Construction website under “Forms and Documents.”) (https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_and_ management/building_construction/forms_and_documents)

3. Project listing of relevant experience, including square footages, targetry relevance, completed cost value, name of project client and architect-engineer with telephone numbers and email addresses. DMA reserves the right to contact these project references to discuss the firm’s performance on the listed projects.

4. Resumes of proposed staff and staff organizations, identified for both pre-construction and construction phases.

5. Describe effective Project Management Systems utilized to successfully complete relevant projects. Include any USACE ProjNet experience.

6. Copy of the current Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Contracting License for the individual qualifying the responding firm.

7. Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov.

8. For Corporations only: If the firm offering services is a corporation, it must be properly registered with the Department of State to operate in Florida and must provide a copy of the firm's current Florida Corporate Registration.

9. A certification that the Construction Manager has not and will not use any federally appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any federal contract, grant, or other award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352 and shall disclose to the Department any lobbying with non-Federal funds in connection with obtaining any Federal award.

A firm must submit all the above requested information and documentation to be considered responsive. DMA will perform the initial responsiveness check. Responses found to be nonresponsive will not be evaluated.

A firm or individual placed on the Suspended Vendor List pursuant to section 287.1351, F.S., the Convicted Vendor List pursuant to section 287.133, F.S., the Antitrust Violator Vendor List pursuant to section 287.137, F.S., or the Discriminatory Vendor List pursuant to section 287.134, F.S., is immediately disqualified from Contract eligibility.

A contract award (see 2 CFR § 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the government-wide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines in 2 CFR Part 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, “Debarment and Suspension.” SAM Exclusions contain the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549.’

SECTION 10: RIGHTS TO REJECT RESPONSES

DMA may reject any response not submitted in the manner specified by this RFQ.

Responses that do not meet all requirements, specifications, terms, and conditions of the RFQ or fail to provide all required information, documents, or materials may be rejected as non-responsive. Firms whose responses, references, or current status do not reflect the capability, integrity, or reliability to fully and in good faith perform the requirements of the Contract may be rejected as not responsible. DMA reserves the right to determine which firms meet the requirements of this RFQ and which firms are responsive and responsible.

In this solicitation, the words “should” or “may” indicate desirable attributes or conditions but are permissive in nature. Where language indicates that the attribute or condition is mandatory, DMA still reserves the right to waive any minor irregularity if the agency determines that it is in the best interest of the State to do so.

A deviation from a requirement or condition is material if, in the agency’s discretion, it provides a substantial advantage to one firm over another or has a potentially significant effect on the quality of the response or on the cost to the State.

SECTION 11: RESPONSE DUE DATE AND TIME

Responses must be received by DMA, in accordance with the document delivery instructions below, on or before October 16, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

SECTION 12: DOCUMENT DELIVERY

Responses are to be submitted as described in Section 9 through DoD SAFE.

The time/date stamp/clock in DoD SAFE shall serve as the official authority to determine timeliness of the responses. Responses, which for any reason are not timely received, will not be considered.

Late responses will be declared non-responsive and will not be further evaluated. Unsealed and/or unsigned responses received by telegram, facsimile transmission or other similar means are not acceptable, and will be declared non-responsive and will not be further evaluated. Responses that do not comply with the requirements or instructions of this solicitation document will be declared non-responsive and will not be further evaluated.

SECTION 13: REDACTED COPY

All materials submitted as part of this solicitation will be a public record subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. If a Respondent considers any portion of the documents, data or records submitted in its Qualifications to this solicitation to be confidential, proprietary, trade secret or otherwise not subject to disclosure pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, the Florida Constitution or other authority, a Respondent must mark the document as “Confidential” and simultaneously provide DMA with a separate .pdf redacted copy of its Qualifications and briefly describe in writing the grounds for claiming exemption from the public records law, including the specific statutory citation for such exemption. This redacted copy shall contain DMA’s solicitation name, number and the Respondent’s name on the cover and shall be clearly titled “Redacted Copy.” The Redacted Copy should only redact those portions of material that the Respondent claims is confidential, proprietary, trade secret or otherwise not subject to disclosure pursuant to

Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, the Florida Constitution or other authority. In the event of a request for public records pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, the Florida Constitution or other authority, to which documents that are marked as confidential are responsive, DMA will provide the Redacted Copy to the requestor. If the Respondent fails to submit a redacted copy of information it claims is confidential, DMA is authorized to produce the entire documents, data or records submitted to the Department in answer to a public records request for these records.

If a requestor asserts a right to the redacted Confidential Information, DMA will notify the firm that such an assertion has been made. It is the firm’s responsibility to take the appropriate legal action to assert that the information in question is exempt from disclosure under Chapter 119, F.S., or other applicable law. If DMA becomes subject to a demand for discovery or disclosure of documents that are marked as “confidential” in a legal proceeding, DMA will give the firm notice of the demand or request. It will be the firm’s responsibility to take the appropriate legal action in response to the demand and to defend its claims of confidentiality. If the firm fails to take appropriate and timely action to protect the materials it has designated as Confidential Information, DMA will provide the unredacted materials to the requester. By submitting a response, the firm agrees to protect, defend, and indemnify DMA for all claims arising from or relating to the firm’s determination that the redacted portions of its response are Confidential Information. If a firm fails to submit a redacted copy in accordance with this section of information it claims is Confidential Information, DMA is authorized to produce the entire material submitted to DMA in response to a public records request for, or demand for discovery or disclosure of, these records.

SECTION 14: PRELIMINARY SCREENING

A selection committee, established pursuant to Rule 60D-5.0082, F.A.C., shall evaluate statements of qualification data submitted by firms proposing to provide services for this project.

Selection of firms for interview/presentations will be made based on the firm’s qualifications which will be evaluated and assessed points utilizing the Construction Manager Selection Form. The evaluation criteria are:

1. Proposed office distance to site. Distance greater than 300 road miles will not be considered. The DMS Form PD-24 is updated by DMA to factor based on 300 miles.

2. Financial capacity to project scope, which includes consideration of information submitted in the firm’s Contractor’s Experience Questionnaire.

3. Relevant project type experience.

4. Proposed preconstruction phase staff.

5. Proposed construction phase staff.

6. Project management systems utilization.

The Construction Manager Selection Form (PD-24) may be obtained from the DMS, Building Construction website under Forms and Documents at:

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_and_management /building_construction/forms_and_documents

The selection committee shall assess points for each evaluation criteria set forth above utilizing the point scale set forth in the Construction Manager Selection Form. The Contracting Office will total a firm’s points from each evaluator to obtain the firm’s total preliminary screening score. The selection committee will conduct discussions with firms based on the total preliminary screening scores.

Pursuant to Rule 60D-5.0082, F.A.C., at least three firms, or all firms, if fewer than three submit responses, shall be selected for an interview and presentation based on the scores received and posted in order of preference on the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) website. DMA reserves the right to amend, after posting on the VIP website, the notice containing the recommended selection of firms.

SECTION 15: INTERVIEWS

The Selection Committee will conduct public presentations with the top ranked firms regarding their qualifications, approach to projects and ability to furnish the required services.

The list of firms selected for interview/presentation based on the total preliminary screening scores will be posted on the VIP website. Each invitee will be notified by email of the date and time of its interview/presentation. Interviews/presentations may be held by virtual meeting or in person.

SECTION 16: SPECIAL NOTE FOR INTERESTED FIRMS

For information only, you may download the Contactor’s Experience Questionnaire, Construction Manager Selection Form, a copy of the Construction Manager Agreement, and other relevant documents. These documents may be obtained from the DMS, Building Construction website under Forms and Documents at:

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_and_management /building_construction/forms_and_documents

A selected firm will be asked, following negotiations, to execute a Construction Manager Agreement. The Construction Manager firm has read and understands the terms and conditions in the Construction Manager Agreement and the firm’s submission of a response is made in conformance with those terms and conditions without exception or modification except as may be modified by DMA to meet unique requirements.

SECTION 17: INTERVIEWS & PRESENTATIONS

Selection in order of preference no fewer than three firms deemed to be the most highly qualified to perform the required services will be performed in accordance with section 287.055, F.S. and Rule 60D-5, F.A.C. The factors to be considered in the determination of whether a firm is qualified as set forth in section 287.055, F.S. are contemplated in the Construction Manager Selection Form and the evaluation committee’s evaluation criteria scores will be utilized to select firms deemed to be most highly qualified to perform the required services. The evaluation criteria are:

1. References for relevant projects. This may include, but is not limited to, contacting prior Clients and Architects-Engineers using the information provided in the firm’s Response (see Section 9, Number 3);

2. Preconstruction services;

3. Bid marketplace effort;

4. Construction site mobilization;

5. Construction phase scheduling; and

6. Overall approach and methodology.

The above criteria are utilized to determine the firm’s ability to remain on schedule and on budget throughout the project.

The selection committee shall assess points for each evaluation criteria set forth above utilizing the point scale set forth in the Construction Manager Selection Form. The Contracting Office will total a firm’s points from each evaluator to obtain the firm’s total interview score. The order of preference of firms deemed most highly qualified to perform the services will be based on the firm’s total interview scores.

DMA will further negotiate with the firms in accordance with the procedures set forth in section 287.055(5), F.S., and Rule 60D-5.0091, F.A.C.

SECTION 18: SELECTION POSTING

Official notice of final selection of firms deemed to be the most highly qualified to perform the required services will be by electronic posting on the VIP website. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120 Florida Statutes.

DMA reserves the right to:

1. Amend, after posting on the VIP website, the notice containing the recommended selection of firms;

2. Execute a contract to one (1) firm upon completion of negotiations pursuant to section

287.055(5), F.S.;

3. Reject all Responses and determine whether to reissue a competitive solicitation; and

4. Withdraw or cancel the procurement and not execute a contract.

SECTION 19: DISABILITY ACCESS

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act according to section 286.26 Florida Statutes, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in a meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting contract at 904- 823-0285 or 904-823-0255. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).