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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the City of Sanford, Florida, for Construction Management at Risk (CMaR) continuing contract services. The City seeks qualified firms licensed to practice in Florida to provide comprehensive construction management services for municipal projects. Proposals are due January 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time, with a questions and answers deadline of January 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The initial contract term is anticipated to be one year, with potential for up to four additional one-year renewal periods, for a maximum total term of five years. The contract is non-exclusive, allowing the City to contract with multiple firms for similar services.

CMaR contracts are 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 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. Evaluation criteria include 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). Proposals must include six copies (one unbound original and five bound copies) plus a digital copy, limited to 75 pages excluding required attachments. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Professional Liability coverage. Proposers must comply with Florida statutes including E-Verify employment eligibility verification and drug-free workplace certification. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are specified in the solicitation.