A/E Consolidated Forensic Facility - Chattahoochee

The State of Florida Department of Management Services, Division of Real Estate Development and Management, is seeking architectural and engineering (A/E) services for the design and implementation of a new Consolidated Forensic Facility in Chattahoochee, Florida. The project is being managed by the State of Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities and will provide a 220-bed hospital facility to serve adult forensic patients. The selected A/E firm will be required to provide professional management and oversight of the project from analysis to completion, as well as forecast possible implications of different designs and installation methods. The procurement process includes a revised solicitation advertisement with an updated schedule of events, including a response deadline of August 24, 2023, vendor interviews/presentations on October 19, 2023, and an anticipated contract start date of November 14, 2023. Respondents may request a copy of a previous building assessment study, and the selection process will involve a preliminary screening, followed by presentations and interviews with the top-ranked firms, and final negotiations with the most highly qualified firm in accordance with Florida Statutes.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total anticipated funding for the project is approximately $200,000,000, with additional funding contingent upon future appropriation by the Legislature.