Construction Management at Risk Services-Florida Department of Military Affairs

The State of Florida, specifically the Department of Management Services' Division of Real Estate Development and Management, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) services targeting facilities for the Florida Department of Military Affairs and Florida Guard. The procurement seeks qualified CM firms to provide preconstruction support, cost estimations, and construction management for airport facilities located in Lakeland and an additional undetermined site in Northeast Florida. Respondents must be currently licensed and registered in Florida, with a comprehensive evaluation process that considers office proximity to project site, financial capacity, project experience, proposed staffing, and project management systems. The RFQ requires firms to submit detailed qualifications by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on May 29, 2025, with an anticipated pre-construction start date of January 21, 2026. Key deliverables include developing cost estimates through design phases, managing the bidding process, preparing Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) documents, and potentially creating separate GMPs for site work, long lead items, and construction. Firms must also provide a letter of intent for 100% Payment and Performance Bonds and demonstrate the ability to secure qualified subcontractors.

The total project budget is $13,000,000, with potential for multiple Guaranteed Maximum Price contracts across different project components. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the RFQ emphasizes the need for firms to meet rigorous qualification standards, including comprehensive background check capabilities. The project will require review and approval from multiple jurisdictional authorities, including the State Fire Marshal, local Authority Having Jurisdiction, and the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Respondents must be prepared to integrate with existing infrastructure and potentially work across multiple facility locations. The procurement does not specify incumbent vendors or existing contractors, instead focusing on selecting the most qualified CMAR firm based on a comprehensive evaluation of technical capabilities, financial stability, and previous project performance. The selection process will include preliminary screening, interviews, and presentations to determine the most suitable candidate for managing these critical military facility construction projects.