Bruce Hall Renovation Architectural & Engineering Services
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFQ 2026016
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Suanne Lee suanne.lee@keysschools.com (305) 293-1400
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About this opportunity
Monroe County School District is requesting qualifications from architectural and engineering firms for comprehensive design services on the renovation and adaptive reuse of Bruce Hall, a 1911 historic structure in Key West, Florida, that will become the District's primary administrative headquarters, with statements of qualifications due August 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
The scope encompasses existing building assessment, programming and stakeholder engagement, space planning, architectural and interior design, structural and mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineering, fire protection and civil engineering, historic preservation coordination, sustainability and resiliency recommendations, ADA and Florida Building Code compliance review, cost estimating, construction documents, and construction administration. The A/E team must include five professional disciplines — architecture, structural engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering — either in-house or through subconsultants, all licensed in Florida. The prime consultant or historic preservation consultant must demonstrate a minimum of three completed historic rehabilitation or adaptive reuse projects listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
Professional Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 aggregate, plus Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 aggregate, are required. No bonding is required.
Evaluation criteria are firm qualifications and experience with historic structures (30 points), key staff and subconsultant qualifications (25 points), project approach and scheduling feasibility (20 points), past performance on similar public or school projects (20 points), and local preference (5 points). The District will select a minimum of three most qualified respondents for interviews scheduled August 25, 2026. A Board meeting to approve the final recommendation is set for October 6, 2026, with contract award expected by November 17, 2026. Statements of qualifications must remain valid for ninety days following the due date. Submissions are electronic only through the OpenGov e-Procurement Portal.
Opportunity text
***Statement of Qualifications Due: August 17, 2026, 9:00am***A. The Monroe County School District is seeking qualifications from experienced Architectural/Engineering (A/E) firms to provide comprehensive professional design services for the renovation and adaptive reuse of Bruce Hall, located at 1310 United Street, Key West, Florida. The project will transform the existing historic building into the District's primary administrative headquarters through comprehensive renovations, modernization of building systems, accessibility improvements, and space planning designed to improve operational efficiency. B. The District seeks a qualified A/E team capable of: 1. Preserving the historic integrity of Bruce Hall 2. Creating an efficient administrative workplace 3. Improving life safety and accessibility 4. Modernizing all building systems 5. Increasing energy efficiency 6. Enhancing hurricane resilience 7. Delivering the project within budget and schedule. 4.2. PROJECT INFORMATION Monroe County School District plans to relocate its current administrative headquarters from 241 Trumbo Road to 1310 United Street, Key West, Florida. This relocation relies on the adaptive reuse and historical restoration of Bruce Hall, a 1911 "Indian block" structure originally built for the Ruth Hargrove Seminary. The building will be renovated to serve as the main Monroe County School District Administrative Headquarters. 4.3. PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The selected firm shall provide complete architectural and engineering services that balance modern administrative needs with historical preservation standards. Services shall include, but are not limited to: Existing building assessment Programming and stakeholder meetings Space planning Architectural design Interior design Structural engineering Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) engineering Fire protection engineering Civil engineering (as required) Historic preservation coordination Sustainability and resiliency recommendations ADA compliance review Florida Building Code compliance Cost estimating Value engineering Preparation of construction documents Assistance during bidding Construction administration Site visits Shop drawing review Response to RFIs Punch list inspections Record drawings
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