A/E Rohde Building, Design for Structural Repairs, Garage 62 South

The State of Florida, through the Department of Management Services, Division of Real Estate Development and Management, is seeking architectural and engineering (A/E) services for the design of structural repairs to the Rohde Building's South Garage 62 in Miami, Florida. The project, identified as RFQ-REDM2223-18, involves preparing construction drawings for the required repairs based on a previous assessment report. The anticipated funding for the project is approximately $4.4 million, with potential for additional funding contingent on future legislative appropriation. The timeline for this procurement includes the RFQ posting, deadline for submitting questions, responses due by April 20, 2023, interviews/presentations scheduled for June 1, 2023, and the anticipated contract start date of June 27, 2023. The evaluation criteria include the firm's office location, previous DMS and state agency work, current workload, proposed staff experience, relevant design experience, and ability to meet time and budget requirements.

The procurement is open to any qualified firm that is currently licensed and registered in Florida. The Department of Management Services has shortlisted three firms - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc., and Walker Consultants, Inc. - to be interviewed by the Selection Committee. The contract will be awarded to the top-ranked firm, and if the Department is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the number one firm, they will move on to the next firm in the ranking. The announcement does not provide details on any set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or specific award values or budget ranges.