COMPLETE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES – BAYSHORE HIGH SCHOOL HVAC RENOVATION AND CTE ADDITION, SDMC No. 2026-03

The School District of Manatee County (SDMC) in Florida is requesting qualifications for complete architectural and engineering services for Bayshore High School HVAC Renovation and CTE Addition (SDMC No. 2026-03), with submissions due July 9, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via VendorLink, and a question deadline of June 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

A/E teams must demonstrate proven experience in planning and design of both K-12 educational facilities and CTE facilities. The scope encompasses renovation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; replacement or repair of impacted interior finishes; energy efficiency optimization; kitchen server replacement; campus security enhancements; site improvements; and a new CTE addition. The facility is a six-building campus constructed in 1997 with 274,658 square feet, located at 5401 34th Street West, Bradenton, Florida, currently serving 2,354 student stations. The CTE addition comprises approximately 46,379 gross square feet (25,938 new construction and 20,441 repurposed existing space) supporting programs including Early Childhood Education, Technology Education, Engineering & Robotics, HVAC, Welding, Automotive Repair, Aviation Maintenance, and Construction Trades.

The estimated project budget is $56,655,255, with approximately 30% utilizing federal funds. Design completion is projected for July 2027; construction completion for July 2029. Required insurance includes professional liability ($2,000,000), commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), automobile liability ($300,000), umbrella liability ($1,000,000), and workers' compensation ($500,000).

A/E teams must include a minimum of five disciplines: Architecture, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, either in-house or through prime contractors with consultants. Firms must submit audited financial statements for the most recent two years, current professional licenses, Florida registration proof, and minimum five project references. Proposals are limited to 60 pages (excluding financial statements and forms) in PDF format with minimum 10-point font.

The evaluation committee will select no fewer than three firms for oral interviews. Short-list evaluation scoring includes certified minority business status (0–2 points), financial responsibility (0–3 points), location within specified Florida counties (0–8 points), staff qualifications (0–25 points), firm approach (0–42 points), and K-12 and SREF-compliant project experience (0–20 points). Final interviews assess communication and staff (0–20 points), site knowledge (0–25 points), construction budget and value engineering (0–15 points), master plan and design (0–35 points), and external references (0–5 points).

A site walk-through for shortlisted firms is scheduled for July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Board approval to negotiate is anticipated September 15, 2026. Eight required certifications address debarment, drug-free workplace, E-Verify compliance, anti-discrimination, anti-lobbying (Byrd Amendment), scrutinized companies (Florida SBA lists), labor coercion, and out-of-state bidder legal opinions regarding state and local preferences under Florida Statute 287.084(2).