Architectural/Engineering Services for Hurston Building North and South Design Chiller Replacement

The state of Florida, through the Department of Management Services, Division of Real Estate Development and Management, is seeking qualified architectural and engineering (A/E) firms to provide design services for the replacement of four chillers and associated equipment within the Central Energy Plant of the Hurston Building North and South in Orlando, Florida. The selected A/E firm will be responsible for providing comprehensive services, including conceptual and schematic designs, construction drawings, specifications, and construction administration. The project aims to address the critical role the Hurston Building plays in serving the North Tower, South Tower, and FDLE Crime Lab. The response deadline is March 7, 2024, by 4:00 p.m. ET, after which a selection committee will conduct interviews and presentations with the top-ranked firms. The current funding for the project is approximately $418,810, with the potential for additional funding pending future legislative appropriation. Firms will be evaluated based on criteria such as references, understanding of the program requirements, and their proposed approach and methodology.

The solicitation is open to any qualified firm, and engineer-led teams with an architect as a subconsultant are acceptable. The current incumbent vendors or contractors are not specified, and the existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration is limited to the Central Energy Plant equipment, including the chillers, pumps, cooling towers, and building automation system. The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the potential award value is not explicitly stated, but the current funding allocation is provided.