Architect-Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Services - Hurston Main Distributed Switchgear

The Florida Department of Management Services, Division of Real Estate Development and Management, is procuring architectural, engineering, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (AE/MEP) services for the design and replacement of the main distributed switchgear at the Hurston North and South Towers in Orlando, Florida. The selected firm will provide comprehensive engineering services, including conceptual and schematic designs, construction drawings and specifications, and construction administration. The design must meet all applicable building codes and include the demolition and installation of new switchgear and cables. Responses to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) are due by April 11, 2024, and the anticipated contract start date is June 30, 2024. The Department will evaluate and select the most highly qualified firm based on a preliminary screening and interview/presentation process.

The current contract value is approximately $527,815, with additional funding contingent upon future legislative appropriation. The procurement does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The document also does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.