CM DMS Tallahassee Garages Repairs and Renovations

The Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking a construction management at-risk firm to perform comprehensive repairs and renovations on multiple parking garages in Tallahassee. The project scope encompasses structural repairs to concrete and steel elements for Garages A, B, C, D, E, #1, #2, #17, #34, and #50, excluding Capitol Complex Garages. Specific work includes demolition, surface preparation, coating application, lead-based paint abatement, and potential lighting and access control system upgrades. Evaluation criteria will focus on proposed office proximity to the site, financial capacity, relevant project experience, preconstruction and construction phase staffing, and project management systems. Key submission dates include the response deadline of September 11, 2025, with interviews and presentations scheduled for October 23, 2025, and an anticipated pre-construction start date of November 17, 2025. Firms must provide a letter of intent for 100% Payment and Performance Bonds of at least $7,000,000 and demonstrate the ability to bring qualified subcontractors who can pass Florida Department of Law Enforcement criminal history record checks.

The procurement appears to be open to qualified construction management firms without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Firms must demonstrate substantial financial and operational capabilities, including annual construction gross revenue reporting, current bonding capacity, and a detailed portfolio of recently completed contracts. The Department estimates the total construction cost may reach up to $30,000,000, with the Construction Manager's fees calculated as a percentage of total project costs. The selection process will involve a multi-step evaluation including preliminary screening, interviews, and presentations, with the ultimate goal of negotiating a Construction Manager Agreement with the most qualified firm. Respondents must be prequalified by the Department, maintain active state registration, and comply with various state statutes related to vendor eligibility, labor practices, and non-discrimination policies. The contract structure allows for potential multiple projects under a continuing contract, with each project requiring a specific activation letter and negotiated fees.