RFQual AE Ad.pdf
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- Continuing Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Services - Region 1 State and local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- RFSQ-16320
- Issued by
- Leon County, Florida
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This is a Notice to Professional Design Consultants issued by the Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) soliciting sealed qualifications from architectural and engineering (A/E) firms to provide continuing professional services for various projects within the FDOC's geographical Region 1. The Department seeks qualified firms capable of providing architectural design and structural design services for correctional buildings, small buildings, building additions, re-roofing projects, and renovation projects. Projects have estimated basic construction costs not exceeding $4,000,000 with estimated professional services costs not exceeding $500,000. The response due date is July 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with responses to be submitted to Sarah Weirick, Bureau of Procurement, at 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500. The contract term will be executed for projects authorized within a five-year period, with an option to renew for an additional five-year period. Up to three firms may be awarded contracts following Selection Committee recommendations and successful completion of negotiations. Responding firms will be ranked based on submitted qualifications, and presentations may or may not be required at the Selection Committee's discretion.
Firms responding must demonstrate experience in correctional building design, possess current Florida State Board licenses for architectural services, and provide professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000. Required submission materials include a completed Professional Qualifications Supplement (DMS Form AE12a), current SF330 forms, proof of professional liability insurance, evidence of proper business registration with the Florida Department of State, sub-consultant plans with corresponding SF330 forms, names and qualifications of assigned personnel with their professional memberships and roles, and references from at least three but no more than five governmental entities for which similar services were performed within the last five years. Firms must submit one signed original letter of interest, five paper copies of all attachments, and one searchable PDF document on a CD or flash drive. The plans and specifications developed by the awarded firm are subject to reuse in accordance with Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, and awarded firms are prohibited from engaging current or former FDOC employees where such employment would conflict with state law.
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| RFQual-26-062.pdf | ||
| RFQUal-26-062 Addendum 001.pdf | ||
| RFQual-26-062 Addendum 002.pdf | ||
| RFQual-26-062 Addendum 003.pdf |
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NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL DESIGN CONSULTANTS
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
PROJECT #RFQual-26-062
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING (A/E)
SERVICES
The State of Florida, Department of Corrections (Department) is seeking continuing A/E services for projects in its geographical Region 1. A Regional Map can be found at http://www.dc.state.fl.us/ci/index.html. Applications from qualified firms must be sent to the attention of Sarah Weirick, Bureau of Procurement, Florida Department of Corrections, 501 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500.
RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS
Any firm responding to this advertisement shall submit a response for consideration, including a letter of interest indicating their firm’s specific abilities respective to professional architectural services, the office location(s) from which the firm will be providing services, and shall attach current copies of the following:
1. A completed “Professional Qualifications Supplement (PQS)” (DMS Form AE12a, Revised 09/21) with current data. The PQS is posted as a related document for printing on the Vendor Information Portal under this advertisement at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/.
2. A copy of the firm’s current Florida State Board License with the appropriate board governing the discipline offered. If the firm is a corporation, a limited liability company, or a limited partnership, it must be properly registered with the Florida Department of State. A copy of the charter and current certification that all fees and filings are current must be included.
3. A current copy of the SF330 for the office(s) that will be performing services. This form may be found at https://www.gsa.gov/.
4. Evidence of professional liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000.
5. A plan to assign any service provision to any sub-consultant and a completed SF330 for each current sub-consultant.
6. The names, specific qualifications, and professional memberships of person(s) to be assigned to provide architectural services under a resulting contract and their respective roles.
7. The names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three (3), but no more than five (5) other governmental entities for whom similar services have been performed within the last five (5) years, and the date, project name, brief project description, firm’s project manager, and specific services provided for each project, as specified in the RFQual-26-062.
8. Any additional examples of similar projects completed by the persons to be assigned to a resulting contract, references (none from current or former Department personnel), and any other supporting information that would assist the Department in making a selection.
Firms shall submit one (1) signed, original letter of interest, five (5) paper copies of all attachments, and one (1) searchable PDF document on a CD or flash drive of the response with all attachments. The flash drive or CD may not be password-protected. The required data shall be submitted in the order listed above. Faxed or emailed copies will not be accepted. Applications that do not comply with the instructions above may be considered improper and rejected. The plans and specifications developed by the firm awarded the resulting contract are subject to reuse in accordance with Section 287.055, Florida Statutes (F.S.), “Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act.”
The awarded firm shall not knowingly engage the services of, on a full-time, part-time, or other basis, any current or former employee of the Department during the period of the resulting contract where such employment conflicts with Section 112.3185, F.S.
Responding firms will be ranked by a Selection Committee based on the information received in response to this Request For Qualifications (RFQual). Presentations from respondents may or may not be required, at the discretion of the Selection Committee. Under the authority delegated to the Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections by Section 287.055, F.S., a professional services contract will be awarded to up to three (3) Firms following the recommendations of the Selection Committee, upon successful completion of a negotiation process. All firms responding to this RFQual will be notified of the Department’s intention to negotiate a contract via a single posting http://www.dc.state.fl.us/ci/index.html https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ https://www.gsa.gov/ on the Vendor Information Portal, at: https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/. It is a firm’s responsibility to check this website for updated information.
Response Due Date: July 20, 2026, by 3:00 p.m., Eastern Time. Late responses will not be opened or considered.
SERVICES SOUGHT: The provision of continuing A/E services for various projects in Region 1 that have basic estimated construction costs not exceeding $4,000,000 and estimated professional services costs not exceeding $500,000.
CONTRACT TERM: A contract for services will be executed for projects authorized within a five (5) year period, with the option to renew for an additional five (5) year period, or portions thereof.
EXPERIENCE: Interested firms must provide information regarding their experience and expertise in architectural design and structural design of correctional buildings, small buildings, building additions, re-roofing projects, and renovation projects in correctional environments. The selected firm must be knowledgeable in construction standards relating to prisons or jails and must be licensed in the State of Florida to perform architectural services.
LOCATION(S): Work will be related to continuing professional A/E services in the Department’s geographical Region 1.
Any person requiring special accommodation in responding to this solicitation because of a disability should contact the Bureau of Procurement at (850) 717-3700, at least five (5) days prior to any pre-solicitation conference, solicitation opening, or public meeting. For the hearing- or speech-impaired, please contact the Bureau of Procurement using the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 (TDD).
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