Architectural and Engineering Services for Hunter`s Creek Middle School Renovation Comprehensive Project

The School Board of Orange County, Florida is requesting qualifications for architectural and engineering services for comprehensive renovation and modernization of Hunter's Creek Middle School, with proposals due September 8, 2026. Local preference of 10 points (on a 200-point scale) applies to firms with established offices in the Orlando SMSA for five or more years; MWBE, LDB, and VBE participation history earns an additional 10 points in the initial screening.

The project encompasses the entire campus at 13400 Town Loop Blvd, Orlando, Florida, addressing existing deficiencies, upgrading building and site facilities, systems and finishes, reconfiguring spaces for current instructional programs, and ensuring compliance with life safety, security, and accessibility standards. Scope may include new classroom spaces or selective building replacement with temporary facilities to support phased implementation. The estimated construction cost is $44.961 million. Firms must be authorized to do business in Florida, in continuous business for a minimum of three years, and preferably experienced in K-12 public school architectural design.

Initial RFQ evaluation allocates 40 points for related building experience, 20 points for proposed project staff and functions, 15 points for financial capabilities, and 5 points for workload. Shortlisted firms will be further evaluated on presentations covering references (10 points), overall approach and methodology (30 points), project team (10 points), cost control (20 points), project scheduling (20 points), and MWBE/LDB/VBE implementation plan (10 points).

Design and pre-construction services commence January 2027; construction notice to proceed is July 2028 with substantial completion targeted for June 2030. Firms must provide commercial general liability ($1 million per occurrence), automobile liability ($1 million per accident), workers' compensation plus employer's liability ($1 million), and professional liability ($3 million per claim and aggregate). A pre-submittal conference occurred August 12, 2026; questions were due August 13. Shortlisting is scheduled October 6, 2026, with presentations and interviews October 20, and school board approval November 10, 2026.