Architect/Engineer for South Seminole MS New Dining & Renovation Project

The School Board of Seminole County, Florida is seeking an architectural/engineering firm to provide comprehensive design and construction administration services for the South Seminole Middle School New Dining & Renovation Project located in Casselberry. The procurement is structured as a Request for Qualifications (RFQu) #25260017RFQu-JAM, with proposals due on January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST through the VendorLink portal. The project scope includes interior renovations to buildings 3 and 4, remodeling building 8 to improve circulation between locker areas and the gymnasium, and replacing buildings 1 and 7 with a new dining facility and office spaces. Respondents will be evaluated on firm qualifications, business structure, experience with K-12 public school capital improvement construction, methodology, references, workload, and financial stability using a weighted scoring system. Key requirements include demonstrating K-12 public school capital improvement construction experience within the past five years and providing evidence of financial stability through a $6,000,000 surety bond commitment or audited financial statements. The tentative project schedule includes an architect design phase from May 2026 through February 2027, with construction anticipated to begin in April 2027 and be completed in phases by December 2027.

There are no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. Respondents must comply with Jessica Lunsford Act Level 2 screening requirements and provide certifications regarding drug-free workplace status, debarment eligibility, conflict of interest, and prohibition against scrutinized companies. While the exact construction budget is to be determined during contract negotiations, firms must maintain professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation coverage of $1,000,000. Short-listed firms will be invited to oral presentations on February 18, 2026, with the award recommendation to be posted on February 20, 2026. The contract will be awarded through a comprehensive service agreement that covers the entire project lifecycle, including design, construction award, construction period, and post-warranty periods. A performance and payment bond will be required following contract award in accordance with Section 255.05 of Florida Statutes, ensuring financial and operational accountability for the selected architectural/engineering firm.