Architectural/Engineering Services – Florida Department of Veterans Affairs – K9’s for Warriors

The State of Florida, through the Department of Management Services, Division of Real Estate Development and Management, is soliciting qualifications from architectural and engineering firms for the design and engineering services required for the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs (FDVA) - K9's for Warriors Center for Operations & Training Veterinary Clinic project located in Ponte Vedra, Florida. The selected firm will be responsible for providing architectural and engineering services to develop and continue the Phase II scope of work for a new 4,300 square foot veterinary clinic addition to the existing K9's For Warriors Center. The project must meet all applicable codes and standards, including the Florida Building Code, Florida Fire Prevention Code, NFPA 150, and American Animal Hospital Association standards. The current funding for the project is approximately $4,000,000, with additional funding contingent upon future legislative appropriation. Interested firms must submit their qualifications by November 9, 2023, and the selection committee will conduct presentations and interviews with the top-ranked firms on December 21, 2023, with a target contract start date of January 18, 2024.

The RFQ does not provide any details on set-aside designations, restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, or any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors. Additionally, the RFQ does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The announcement indicates that the Department has recommended the approval of Walker Architects, Inc. as the number one firm for this project, and the project will be awarded after a 72-hour notice period, with any protests required to be filed within the timeframe provided by Florida Statutes. The RFQ does not provide information on possible award values or budget ranges.