Architect-Engineering Services for the Northwest Florida Region Continuing Contract

The Florida Department of Management Services, Division of Real Estate Development and Management, withdrew RFQ REDM2627-01 for architect-engineering services in the Northwest Florida Region on July 15, 2026, and intends to reissue the solicitation at a later date.

Prior to withdrawal, the RFQ sought qualified firms to provide design and construction administration services for new construction, remodeling, repairs of occupied buildings, tenant improvements, building system upgrades, re-glazing, waterproofing of exterior building envelopes, freestanding buildings, major additions, and renovations throughout the northwest region. Firms must be currently licensed and registered in Florida and, if corporations, registered with the Florida Department of State. Required submittals included a letter of interest, Professional Qualifications Supplement (Form AE12a-Rev 09/2021), project listing with client and contractor references, current Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation license, Federal GSA Standard Form 330, and certifications regarding lobbying, vendor lists, and suspended or convicted vendor status.

At least three firms, or all firms if fewer than three submitted responses, would have been selected for interviews based on preliminary screening scores. Selection criteria included office location proximity to the project site, previous fee volume for DMS and other state agency work, current workload, proposed staff experience, relevant design experience, and ability to perform contract delivery.

The original solicitation timeline called for written questions due July 21, 2026, with responses posted by July 28, 2026; vendor responses due August 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time; selected firms posted September 8, 2026; interviews on September 24, 2026; recommended selection posted September 29, 2026; and contract start January 15, 2027. The Construction Procurement Liaison is the sole point of contact, with all communications in writing to REDMProcurement@dms.fl.gov. Interested vendors should monitor for the reissued solicitation.