Architectural and Engineering Services for Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) New Long Term Parking Lot

Lee County Port Authority is requesting qualifications for architectural and engineering services to design and permit a new long-term parking lot at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, Florida, with submissions due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time via OpenGov. Questions are due August 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

The scope encompasses design development, permitting, bid assistance, and construction administration for a parking facility with at least 3,000 spaces. The project budget is estimated under $27 million, with the site designed and prepped for future building expansion. The RFQ is non-exclusive; the Authority reserves the right to select multiple firms and award work among them.

Respondents must be registered to do business in Florida and submit audited financial statements for the past two fiscal years to demonstrate financial responsibility. Comprehensive insurance requirements are mandatory, including commercial general liability, professional liability, cyber liability, and pollution legal liability with limits ranging from $1 million to $5 million depending on coverage type. The Authority does not waive sovereign immunity and requires extensive indemnification provisions.

Evaluation criteria weight firm experience and qualifications at 20%, project manager qualifications and experience at 25%, understanding of the project and proposed approach at 25%, responsiveness and knowledge of local conditions at 15%, references at 10%, and current workload with the Lee County Port Authority at 5%. The Staff Evaluation Committee meets September 24, 2026; the Airports Special Management Committee meets October 20, 2026. Potential oral presentations are scheduled for November 2026, with Board of Port Commissioners approval estimated in January 2027 and contract review and approval estimated in March and May 2027. No proposal bond is required. The agreement is non-exclusive and may be terminated at the Authority's convenience upon thirty days' written notice.