Commercial Architectural & Engineering Services (Tribal-wide)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for Commercial Architectural & Engineering Services to be provided Tribal-wide on an as-needed basis across seven Indian Reservations located in Florida. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to deliver comprehensive professional services including planning, programming, design, and construction administration across multiple technical disciplines such as architectural design, interior and landscape design, code compliance, MEP systems, technology integration, environmental testing, civil and structural engineering, permitting, and construction management. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of ten years of principal experience, maintain appropriate Florida licensure, and possess proven capability to perform required services. The evaluation process will assess submissions based on four key criteria: team member qualifications (30 points), past experience (35 points), project references (15 points), and staffing availability/ability to meet time and budget constraints (20 points). A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET at the Native Learning Center in Hollywood, FL, with final SOQ submissions due by October 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET.

The Seminole Tribe encourages participation from Seminole Tribal Member vendors and STOFI-owned businesses, offering an additional 5 percentage points in final scoring to these entities. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the RFQ suggests a potentially significant, multi-year engagement for architectural and engineering services supporting tribal infrastructure development. The tribe reserves the right to select one or multiple respondents and will conduct a thorough vendor registration process to ensure compliance with gaming-related regulations. Vendors must complete a W-9 form and provide detailed documentation including project portfolios, professional certifications, and proven capabilities in specific service areas. The solicitation emphasizes understanding the Seminole Tribe's culture and maintaining a collaborative project approach, with a preference for firms having project experience involving design and construction contract values of $20 million or more. Respondents must also meet comprehensive insurance requirements and demonstrate expertise in working effectively in both urban and rural environments.