RFQ REDM2627-02 - CM - 6TH DCA.pdf

Division of Real Estate Development and Management 4050 Esplanade Way

Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950 850-488-2786

Ron DeSantis, Governor

Tom Berger, Secretary

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

DATE: November 2, 2026

RFQ NUMBER: RFQ REDM2627-02

PROJECT NUMBER: JB-02505000

PROJECT NAME: Construction Management Services for the State of Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal – New Courthouse

LOCATION: 4165 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland, Florida 33805

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), 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, F.S. Any protest concerning an agency decision or intended decision must be timely filed with the Agency Clerk. Protests may be filed by courier, hand delivery, or regular mail at:

Department of Management Services, Office of the General Counsel, Attention: Agency Clerk, 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 160, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0950. Protests may also be filed by fax at 850-922- 6312, or by email at agencyclerk@dms.fl.gov. It is the filing party's responsibility to meet all filing deadlines.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS

SECTION 2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION & PROJECT SCOPE

SECTION 3 TIMELINE OF EVENTS

SECTION 4 CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT LIASION

SECTION 5 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

SECTION 6 ADDENDA TO THE RFQ

SECTION 7 RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

7.1 Timeliness

7.2 Response Package

7.3 Response Contents

7.4 Confidential Information

SECTION 8 DEPARTMENT’S RIGHTS TO REJECT RESPONSES

SECTION 10 PRELIMINARY SCREENING

SECTION 11 INTERVIEWS & PRESENTATIONS

SECTION 12 SELECTION POSTING

SECTION 13 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AGREEMENT

SECTION 14 DISABILITY ACCESS

SECTION 15 OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS

Capitalized terms used herein have the following meanings:

CM Firm: A construction management entity (as defined in section 255.32(1)(a), F.S.) at risk (i.e., financially responsible for timely completion of the Project for the guaranteed maximum price set forth in the Contract) that submits a Response to this RFQ.

CM Selection Guide: The Selection Guide for Construction Managers attached to this RFQ as Attachment C.

Construction Manager Agreement: The draft agreement attached to this RFQ as Attachment C in substantially similar form to the agreement expected to be executed between the Department and the awarded Respondent.

Construction Manager Selection Form: The Evaluation Summary Sheet – General Contractor/Construction Manager Selection form attached to this RFQ as Attachment D.

Contract: The Construction Management Agreement between the Department and the awarded Respondent that results from this RFQ for the Project identified on the title page of this RFQ.

Department: The Florida Department of Management Services.

Division: The Department’s Division of Real Estate Management and Development.

Project: The construction project named on the title page and further described in Section 2, below.

Respondent: See definition above for CM Firm.

Response: The document(s) submitted by a Respondent in response to this RFQ.

RFQ: This Request for Qualifications, which includes any addenda issued by the Department and all the following attachments:

• Attachment A, Mandatory Responsive Requirements

• Attachment B, Contractor Experience Questionnaire and Financial Information

• Attachment C, CM Selection Guide

• Attachment D, Construction Manager Selection Form

• Attachment E, Construction Manager Agreement

• Attachment F, Form PUR2024, Use of Coercion for Forced Labor or Services

State: The State of Florida.

VIP: The Vendor Information Portal, available here: https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/.

SECTION 2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION & PROJECT SCOPE

The selected contractor will provide Construction Management services for construction of the Sixth District Court of Appeal. This will include the courthouse building, a secured parking garage, at grade employee parking and associated utility and site improvements. The CM Firm will be required to attend and participate in the design process during the preconstruction phase. They will also provide estimates, constructability reviews and participate in the cost control effort. The CM Firm will manage the bidding process, resulting in a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). Separate Guaranteed Maximum Price proposals may be required for site work, superstructure, long lead items and final build-out. The CM Firm will be https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/

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The selected CM Firm must demonstrate that they will provide qualified and competitive subcontractors for all related construction trades required for successful project delivery.

The CM Firm must be capable of supplying workers meeting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Criminal History, Level 2 Background Checks. The selection of subcontractors will be made in accordance with Rule 60D-5, F.A.C.

The construction budget for this Project will be no greater than $53.5 million. The CM Firm will be expected to assist in identifying means to significantly reduce the budget below $53.5 million through compliance with section 35.05, Florida Statutes, which provides for district courts of appeal to “operate as efficiently as possible through the use of leading technologies and by adopting policies and practices that encourage innovation and workforce flexibility.”

The relative ability of a CM Firm to perform the services required shall be determined utilizing the evaluation criteria set forth in Rule Chapter 60D-5, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and section 287.055, F.S. The factors to be considered in the determination of whether a CM Firm is qualified as set forth in section 287.055, F.S., are contemplated in the Construction Manager Selection Form, which will be utilized by evaluators appointed by the Department.

In the event of a conflict between the documents comprising this RFQ, the conflict will be resolved in the following order of priority (highest to lowest):

1. Any addenda to this RFQ issued by the Department (in reverse order of issuance)

2. This RFQ document

3. CM Selection Guide

4. All other attachments to this RFQ

For information only, you may view/download documents applicable to DMS construction projects from 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.

SECTION 3 TIMELINE OF EVENTS

The table below contains the Timeline of Events for this RFQ. CM Firms shall become familiar with the Timeline of Events.

The dates and times within the Timeline of Events may be subject to change. All changes to the Timeline of Events will be made through an addendum to this RFQ on the VIP website. It is the CM Firm’s responsibility to check for any changes.

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

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EVENT EVENT DATE EVENT TIME

RFQ posted to the VIP website. November 2, 2026

Deadline to submit questions to the Construction Procurement Liaison. November 9, 2026 By 5:00 PM

Anticipated posting of answers to questions to the VIP website. November 16, 2026 By 5:00 PM

Deadline to submit a Response to the Department. December 17, 2026 By 5:00 PM Anticipated posting of the list of Respondents selected for an interview and presentation to the VIP website.

January 19, 2027

Respondent interviews and presentations. February 11, 2027

Anticipated posting of selection committee’s recommended selection to the VIP website. February 16, 2027

Anticipated pre-construction start date. March 2, 2027

SECTION 4 CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT LIASION

The following Construction Procurement Liaison is the SOLE POINT OF CONTACT for this RFQ:

Construction Procurement Liaison Department of Management Services Division of Real Estate Development and Management 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 315.5Y Tallahassee, Florida 32399 REDMProcurement@dms.fl.gov

***ALL EMAILS TO THE CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT LIAISON SHOULD CONTAIN

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

RESPONDENTS TO THIS RFQ OR PERSONS ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF MAY NOT

CONTACT, BETWEEN THE RELEASE OF THE RFQ AND THE END OF THE 72-

HOUR PROTEST PERIOD FOLLOWING THE DEPARTMENT 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 RFQ. ALL CONTACT MUST BE IN

WRITING TO THE CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT LIAISON OR AS PROVIDED

IN THIS RFQ. VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION MAY BE GROUNDS FOR

REJECTING A RESPONSE.

The Construction Procurement Liaison is the SOLE POINT OF CONTACT for this RFQ, and violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a Response. Contact shall be in writing and if submitted by email shall be addressed to REDMProcurement@dms.fl.gov.

If a CM Firm or prospective CM 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, such CM Firm is to place the word “confidential” in the subject line and otherwise comply with Section 7.3 below.

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SECTION 5 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Any questions from prospective CM Firms concerning the RFQ shall be submitted in writing, identifying the CM Firm and RFQ number, to the Construction Procurement Liaison by email at REDMProcurement@dms.fl.gov no later than the date and time specified in section 3, Timeline of Events.

The Department’s answers to written questions will be posted on the VIP website. Answers to questions will not constitute a formal protest of the specifications of the solicitation.

Information will not be available by phone. The Department will not be bound by, and Respondents shall not rely on any representations made outside of this RFQ and any written answers posted to the VIP website by the Department.

SECTION 6 ADDENDA TO THE RFQ

The Department reserves the right to modify this RFQ by issuing addenda posted on the VIP website.

Addenda may modify any aspect of this RFQ. It is the CM Firm’s responsibility to check the VIP website for information and updates to the RFQ. The Department bears no responsibility for any delays, or resulting impacts, associated with a CM Firm’s failure to obtain the information made available through the VIP website.

SECTION 7 RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

7.1 Timeliness

Responses must be delivered to the Department’s mailing address listed in Section 4, Construction Procurement Liaison, by the date and time listed in Section 3, Timeline of Events.

The Department’s time/date stamp will 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. Responses received by e-mail, facsimile transmission, or other similar means not in conformance with the instructions of this RFQ are not acceptable and will be declared non-responsive and will not be further evaluated.

Respondents are responsible for the content and accuracy of their Reponses. A Respondent may submit a written request to the Construction Procurement Liaison to withdraw its Response at any time prior to the Response due date and time set forth in Section 3 (Timeline of Events) of this RFQ.

7.2 Response Package

The Respondent shall provide the following on a USB flash drive:

a. One (1) electronic copy of the entire Response in .pdf format; and

b. If applicable, one (1) scanned redacted copy (redacted in accordance with Section 7.4, below) of the entire Response in .pdf format.

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 or shared with committee members, the Respondent may be deemed non-responsive.

7.3 Response Contents

Respondent shall include all the following in its Response. To ensure the Department can verify that all required documents have been submitted, it is recommended that the Response’s table of contents and tabbed sections be in the order set forth below.

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(1) Letter of Interest. A letter of interest detailing the Respondent's qualifications including but not limited to related experience, the Respondent’s ability to do the work, and the Respondent’s ability to meet the evaluation criteria set forth herein. The letter of interest should include the Respondent’s:

a. Name;

b. Main Office Address;

c. Contact person;

d. Telephone number; and

e. Email address

If the Respondent has multiple offices, it shall designate the office where most of the work will be performed. The proximity of the Respondent’s proposed office location will be calculated in highway miles in relation to the Project site.

The Respondent must provide a verifiable address for an established office location where employees regularly work. P.O. boxes, mail drops, storage units, virtual offices and similar locations do not constitute an office location for purposes of this RFQ. The Department reserves the right to request additional information or documentation to verify the Respondent’s office location and the presence of employees at that location. Failure to provide a verifiable address or requested information may result in a finding of non-responsive.

(2) Experience Questionnaire and Financial Information. All respondents to this Request for

Qualifications (RFQ) are required to complete and submit the attached Attachment B, Contractor Experience Questionnaire and Financial Information Form as part of their response. The attached form must be completed in its entirety. Respondents shall not alter, modify, delete, or reformat any portion of the attachment, including its structure, questions, or fields. All responses and requested information must be provided within the designated spaces in the form. If additional space is required, supplementary pages may be attached. Failure to submit the completed form in accordance with these instructions may result in the response being deemed nonresponsive.

(3) Past Project Listing. A listing of no more than ten projects the Respondent has worked on that are relevant to this Project, which contains details regarding the relevant projects including, but not limited to, a description of the project, costs, timelines, photographs, and the name of the project client, the client’s project manager, and architect-engineer with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for both client and architect-engineer.

Photographs shall be actual photographs of the completed projects and shall accurately depict the Respondent’s work on the projects. AI-generated images, AI-enhanced images that materially alter the design or appearance of the project, or other images that do not represent the actual completed project shall not be submitted as photographs of the projects.

(4) CM Firm Organization. Information detailing the Respondent’s organizational structure and how it will serve the Project for both pre-construction and construction phases. Firms should include resumes or biographies of the CM Firm’s principals.

(5) Project Management Systems. Describe the project management systems the Respondent utilizes, and its experience utilizing such project management systems to collect or provide information, estimates, schedules, tracking of work items, etc. associated with construction projects.

(6) Contracting License. A copy of the current Florida Department of Business and Professional

Regulation General or Building Contractor License for the qualifying agent of the CM Firm.

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(7) Department of State Registration: The Respondent must be properly registered with the Florida Department of State and must provide proof of its current Florida registration.

(8) Bonds. A letter of intent from a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Florida on its letterhead, indicating the surety company’s willingness to provide a 100% Payment Bond and 100% Performance Bond, each in the amount of $53,500,000.00.

(9) SIGNED Mandatory Responsiveness Requirements Form. The Respondent shall complete and sign Attachment A, Mandatory Responsiveness Requirements.

(10) Pre-Qualification Letter. The confirmation letter received from the Department of Management Services within the past 24 months confirming the Respondent’s Pre-Qualification under Rule 60D- 5.004(2)(a), F.A.C. Instructions for Pre-Qualification can be found in the Documents section on DMS’ Building Construction website under Forms and Documents at:

https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_and_management/b uilding_ construction/forms_and_documents.

The Department reserves the right to redact, omit, or provide instruction to evaluators to disregard any portions of a Response which the Department determines are outside of the scope of this RFQ. The Respondent’s Response may not contain any conditions or exceptions to any aspect of this RFQ.

Further information on the type of information to include in the required documents listed above is set forth in Attachment C, CM Selection Guide.

7.4 Confidential Information

All materials submitted in response to this RFQ will be a public record subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, unless exempt from disclosure by law. If a Respondent considers any portion of the documents, data or records submitted in response to this RFQ to be confidential, proprietary, trade secret or otherwise not subject to disclosure pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, the Florida Constitution, or other authority (“Confidential Information”), a CM Firm must mark the document as “Confidential” and simultaneously provide the Department with a separate .pdf redacted copy of its Response to this RFQ. For each portion redacted, the CM Firm must briefly describe in writing the grounds for claiming exemption from the public records law, including the specific statutory citation(s) for such exemption(s). This redacted copy shall contain the Department’s RFQ number and the CM Firm’s name on the cover and shall be clearly titled “Redacted Copy.” The redacted copy must only redact those portions of material that the CM Firm claims are Confidential Information. 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, the Department will provide the redacted copy to the requestor. If the CM Firm fails to submit a redacted copy of information it claims is confidential, the Department 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, the Department will notify the CM Firm that such an assertion has been made. It is the CM 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 the Department becomes subject to a demand for discovery or disclosure of documents that are marked as “confidential” in a legal proceeding, the Department will give the CM Firm notice of the demand or request. It will be the CM Firm’s responsibility to take appropriate legal action in response to the demand and to defend its claims of confidentiality. If the CM Firm fails to take appropriate and timely action to protect the materials it has designated as Confidential Information, the Department will provide the unredacted materials to the requester. By submitting a Response, the CM Firm agrees to protect, defend, and indemnify the Department for all claims arising from or relating to https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_and_management/building_construction/forms_and_documents https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_and_management/building_construction/forms_and_documents https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/real_estate_development_and_management/building_construction/forms_and_documents

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If a CM Firm fails to submit a redacted copy in accordance with this section of information it claims is Confidential Information the Department is authorized to produce the entirety of the material submitted to the Department in response to a public records request for, or demand for discovery or disclosure of, these records.

7.5 Independent Preparation

A Respondent shall not, directly, or indirectly, collude, consult, communicate, or agree with any other Respondent as to any matter related to the Response each is submitting. Additionally, a Respondent shall not induce any other Respondent to modify, withdraw, submit, or not submit a Response.

7.6 False or Erroneous Information

A Respondent who submits false or erroneous information may be deemed non-responsible, non-responsive, and/or not awarded a Contract. If the Respondent’s Response is found to contain false or erroneous information after Contract award, the Contract may be terminated, and the Department may pursue any other legal action available.

SECTION 8 DEPARTMENT’S RIGHTS TO REJECT RESPONSES

The Department 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. CM 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. The Department reserves the right to determine which CM Firms are responsive and responsible. If a CM Firm selected for an interview and presentation fails to attend the scheduled interview and presentation without 24-hour advance written notification to the Construction Procurement Liaison, the CM Firm may be deemed non-responsive.

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, the Department still reserves the right to waive any minor irregularity if the Department 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 Department’s discretion, it provides a substantial advantage to one CM Firm over another or has a potentially significant effect on the quality of the Response or on the cost to the State.

At any time before selection, the Department reserves the right to seek clarification or request any information deemed necessary for proper evaluation of submissions. Failure to provide requested information may result in rejection of the Response.

SECTION 9 MANDATORY RESPONSIVENESS

The Department will not evaluate Responses from Respondents that do not meet all mandatory responsive requirements listed in Attachment A to this RFQ.

Note: The Department will perform an initial responsiveness check. Responses found to be non-responsive will not be evaluated or considered for award. The Department reserves the right to act upon information discovered during and after the initial responsiveness check impacting the responsibility or responsiveness of the CM Firm, including revising such CM Firm’s responsible or responsive designation, rejection of such CM Firm’s Response, and termination of any executed Contract with such CM Firm.

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SECTION 10 PRELIMINARY SCREENING

A selection committee established pursuant to Rule 60D-5.0082, F.A.C., shall evaluate all Responses submitted by responsible and responsive Respondents. Selection of Respondents for interviews and presentations will be made based on the CM Firm’s Response to this RFQ which will be evaluated and assessed points utilizing the Construction Manager Selection Form. The evaluation criteria are:

1. Proposed office distance to site;

2. Financial capacity for Project scope;

3. Relevant project type experience;

4. Proposed preconstruction phase staff;

5. Proposed construction phase staff; and

6. Project management systems utilization.

The CM Firm submitted information should address the preliminary screening evaluation criteria as set forth in Attachment C, CM Selection Guide.

The selection committee shall each independently assign zero or more points for each evaluation criterion set forth above (except proposed office distance to site, which will be calculated by the Construction Procurement Liaison) utilizing the point scale set forth in the Construction Manager Selection Form and the guidelines set forth in the CM Selection Guide.

The Construction Procurement Liaison will average a CM Firm’s points from all selection committee members for each criterion and add such average of each criterion together to obtain the CM Firm’s total preliminary screening score. The list of CM Firms deemed most highly qualified to perform the services will be based on the CM Firm’s total preliminary screening score.

Pursuant to Rule 60D-5.0082, F.A.C., at least three CM Firms, or all CM Firms, if fewer than three submit Responses and are found responsive, will be selected for an interview and presentation based on the scores received.

Official notice of the list of CM Firms selected for an interview and presentation, along with the Department’s finding of CM Firm(s) non-responsive, will be by electronic posting on the VIP website. The Department reserves the right to amend, after posting on the VIP website, the notice containing the list of selected CM Firms and determinations of non-responsiveness.

SECTION 11 INTERVIEWS & PRESENTATIONS

The list of Respondents selected for an interview and presentation based on the total preliminary screening scores will be posted on the VIP website. A selection committee will conduct recorded interviews and presentations with the selected CM Firms regarding their qualifications, approach to the Project, and ability to furnish the required services. The selection committee will not consider or be bound by the preliminary screening scores during the interviews/presentations.

Each invitee will be notified by the Construction Procurement Liaison via email of the date and time of the scheduled interview and presentation. Interviews and presentations may be held by virtual meeting or in person. Each CM Firm shall identify, in real time, any portions of the interview and presentation that contain references to materials and/or information the CM Firm considers confidential, proprietary, trade secret, or otherwise not subject to disclosure to the public. The CM Firm is responsible for defending its determination that the portions of the interview and presentation are exempt and not subject to disclosure. The CM Firm must provide the Construction Procurement Liaison with a copy of the CM Firm’s presentation no later than the date of the scheduled interview and presentation.

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CM Firms selected for a presentation and interview must demonstrate during the presentation that they can bring multiple qualified and competitive subcontractors to all related construction trades for successful project delivery and be capable of supplying workers that meet Florida Department of Law Enforcement Level 1 criminal history record checks.

The factors to be considered in the determination of whether a CM Firm is qualified under sections 255.32(2)(a) and 287.055, F.S., are set forth in the CM Selection Guide and the selection committee’s assigned scores of a CM Firm’s interview and presentation will be utilized to select CM Firms deemed to be most highly qualified to perform the required services in order of preference. The evaluation criteria for the interview and presentation are:

1. References for relevant projects;

2. Preconstruction services;

3. Bid marketplace effort;

4. Construction site mobilization;

5. Construction phase scheduling; and

6. Overall approach and methodology

Information provided by the CM Firm in its interview and presentation should address the interview evaluation criteria as set forth in the CM Selection Guide.

The selection committee shall assess points based on the CM Firm’s interview and presentation for each evaluation criterion set forth above utilizing the point scale set forth in the Construction Manager Selection Form and the guidelines set forth in the CM Selection Guide. Due to the complexity of certain procurements, selection committee members are authorized to consult with subject matter experts for the purpose of gathering information.

The Construction Procurement Liaison will average a CM Firm’s points from all selection committee members for each criterion and add such average of each criterion together to obtain the CM Firm’s total interview score. The order of preference of CM Firms deemed most highly qualified to perform the services will be based on the CM Firm’s total interview score.

SECTION 12 SELECTION POSTING

Official notice of the recommended selection of CM Firm(s) deemed to be the most highly qualified to perform the required services will be by electronic posting on the VIP website.

The Department reserves the right to:

1. Execute a contract with one (1) CM Firm upon completion of negotiations pursuant to section 287.055(5), F.S.;

2. Execute a contract with another CM Firm upon completion of negotiations pursuant to section 287.055(5), F.S., in the event that the Department is unable to contract with the initially awarded CM Firm;

3. Amend, after posting on the VIP website, the notice containing the recommended selection of CM Firms;

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

5. Withdraw or cancel the RFQ and not execute a Contract.

The Department will further negotiate with the selected CM Firms in accordance with the procedures set forth in section 287.055(5), F.S., and Rule 60D-5.0091, F.A.C. A selected CM Firm will be asked, following negotiations, to execute a Contract in the form of the Construction Manager Agreement. By submitting a Response, the CM Firm acknowledges and agrees that it has read and understands all terms and conditions in the Construction Manager Agreement and that, if selected, it will execute the Construction Manager Agreement without exception or modification, unless otherwise allowed at the Department’s discretion.

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SECTION 13 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AGREEMENT

Upon successful completion of negotiations, the selected CM Firm shall execute a Contract. By submitting a Response, the CM Firm acknowledges and agrees that it has read and understands all terms and conditions in the Construction Manager Agreement and that, if selected, it will execute the Construction Manager Agreement without exception or modification unless otherwise allowed at the Department’s discretion.

Prior to executing a Contract, the selected CM Firm will be required to submit its overhead multiplier as directed by the Construction Procurement Liaison and a signed copy of Attachment F, Form PUR2024, Use of Coercion for Forced Labor or Services. The approved overhead multiplier will be incorporated in the Contract.

No Contract shall be formed between a Respondent and the Department until both parties execute the Construction Manager Agreement. The Department shall not be liable for any costs incurred by a Respondent in preparing and producing a Response or for any work performed before the Construction Manager Agreement is effective. The Department has the right to use any ideas or adaptations of the ideas presented in any Response; selection or rejection of a Response will not affect this right.

SECTION 14 DISABILITY ACCESS

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and in accordance with section 286.26, F.S., any person requiring special accommodations to participate in a scheduled public meeting at which official acts are to be taken is asked to advise the Department at least 48 hours before the meeting by contacting the Construction Procurement Liaison at 850-487-9929. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Department using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

SECTION 15 OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Respondent shall disclose with its Response the name of any officer, director, employee or other agent who is also an employee of the State. Respondent shall also disclose the name of any State employee who owns, directly or indirectly, an interest of five percent (5%) or more in the Respondent or its affiliates. Respondent understands and shall comply with section 20.055(5), F.S., regarding cooperating with the inspector general in any investigation, audit, inspection, review, or hearing pursuant to section 20.055, F.S.