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This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Construction Management at Risk (CMaR) consulting services issued by the City of Sanford, Florida. The City seeks qualified firms licensed to practice in Florida to provide comprehensive construction management services for municipal projects on a continuing contract basis. The solicitation is limited to projects with construction costs not exceeding $6,000,000 and professional service fees not surpassing $500,000, in accordance with Florida Statute 287.055(2)(g). Proposers must submit six copies of their proposal (one unbound original and five bound copies) plus a digital copy, with proposals limited to 75 pages excluding required attachments and forms. The questions and answers deadline is January 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM Local Time, with proposals due January 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM Local Time. The initial contract term is anticipated to be one year, with the potential for up to four additional one-year renewal periods, not to exceed a total of five years.

Evaluation will be based on firm qualifications and experience (30 points), similar projects and references (20 points), project approach (20 points), personnel and project team experience (25 points), and RFQ response required forms (5 points), with potential additional points for presentations. Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of five consecutive years in business with current Florida licensure as a Certified General Contractor and evidence of successfully completing at least two collaborative delivery projects of similar size. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Professional Liability coverage. The contract will be non-exclusive, with the City reserving the right to contract with multiple firms for similar services. No specific budget allocation or set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are specified in the solicitation. Proposers must comply with various Florida statutes, including E-Verify employment eligibility verification, drug-free workplace certification, and public entity crimes disclosure.