Building Envelope Engineering And Consulting Services

Orange County, Florida is seeking a consultant for Building Envelope Engineering and Consulting Services through RFP Y24-907, with sealed electronic proposals due by 4:00 PM EST on February 13, 2025. The procurement targets comprehensive professional services related to building envelope assessments, design, and construction administration, specifically focusing on roofs, walls, and window systems. A non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for November 21, 2024, at 9:00 AM, with a deadline for submitting questions to the purchasing agent by December 5, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST. Proposers must submit responses exclusively through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, with strict requirements for electronic file formats. Evaluation criteria will include assessment of similar completed projects, skills and experience of the project team, project approach, and technical competence. The successful project manager must be a licensed Florida architect with specific experience in building envelope engineering, demonstrating expertise in studies, assessments, surveys, design development, and construction contract administration.

The solicitation includes a significant Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal of 27% of the contract value, with additional incentives for hiring dislocated workers and registered service-disabled veterans. Bonus evaluation points are available for contractors meeting these workforce diversity objectives. The contract will have an initial three-year term with potential for two additional one-year extensions, not to exceed a total of five years. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement suggests a robust evaluation process that considers factors such as location, previous work volume, and organizational capabilities. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the multi-year contract structure indicate a potentially substantial procurement opportunity for qualified engineering and consulting firms specializing in building envelope systems.