5th District Court of Appeal Security Upgrades

The Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA) is seeking a qualified, experienced, and licensed Architectural and Engineering Firm to assess and recommend security upgrades for the 5th District Court of Appeal (DCA) located at 300 South Beach Street in Daytona Beach, Florida. The procurement, designated as ITN #2025-002, requires vendors to provide comprehensive design and assessment services for specific security enhancements, including bollard installation at the courthouse entrance, creating a separate security screening area, improving the deputy marshal's work area, and installing electromagnetic doors at courtroom entrances. Mandatory project requirements include a minimum of five years of design and engineering experience with commercial structures, with at least three years of experience in Florida. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for January 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with escorted site visits available January 22-23, 2026. Technical and cost replies are due February 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with cost volume opening on February 25, 2026. The evaluation process will use a three-phase approach, allocating 100 points each for corporate experience, staff qualifications, design elements, and 100 points for cost, with the lowest bidder receiving maximum cost points.

Respondents must be registered with the Florida Department of State and comply with E-Verify requirements, with specific statutory compliance mandates regarding foreign countries of concern and labor practices. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability ($2,000,000 per incident), professional liability ($2,000,000 per incident), builder's risk insurance ($2,000,000 minimum), and workers' compensation insurance. A performance bond equal to the total contract amount is required. The contract will commence on April 10, 2026, with an initial one-year term and potential renewals for up to three additional years based on satisfactory performance. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, vendors must submit detailed documentation including proof of corporate registration, tax documentation, insurance certificates, and completed affidavits addressing compliance with Florida Statutes. Funding for the project is subject to legislative appropriation under chapter 2024-231, Laws of Florida, section 7, line 3302, though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated in the procurement documents.