A/E Interior Renovations & Upgrades: Governor's Suite at the Capitol

The Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), Division of Real Estate Development and Management, is seeking architectural and engineering (A/E) services for interior renovations and upgrades to the Governor's Suite at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, Leon County. The project is estimated to cost approximately $10,000,000 and involves demolition, framing, drywall, ceilings, plumbing, lighting, network, and security upgrades to the approximately 25,000 square foot space. The selected A/E firm must be able to complete the final design documents by February 15, 2024, and the construction within an accelerated timeframe. Respondents must identify their full A/E team, including architects, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers, and provide a statement certifying that they have not and will not use federally appropriated funds for this project. The DMS will select at least three of the most highly qualified firms to interview and present their qualifications, approach, and ability to perform the required services.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The DMS has shortlisted four firms - Hammond Design Group, Inc., MLD Architects, LLC, TTV Architects, Inc., and Walker Architects, Inc. - to interview for the project. The DMS has recommended the approval of MLD Architects, LLC as the number one firm to provide these services, but the DMS reserves the right to negotiate with other firms if a satisfactory contract cannot be reached with the top-ranked firm. The current funding for the project is approximately $10,000,000.00, with additional funding contingent upon future appropriation by the Florida Legislature.