Construction Management Continuing Services

The School Board of Volusia County, Florida is seeking to contract with multiple construction management firms through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for continuing services to be delivered on an as-needed basis throughout the county. The procurement will utilize a Cost of Work Plus Fee with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) delivery method, authorized under Chapter 1013, Florida Statutes, and the Consultant's Competitive Negotiation Act. Firms will be responsible for providing comprehensive construction management services including pre-construction services, estimating, value engineering, bid preparation, project scheduling, cost control, and progress reporting. Minimum qualifications require firms to hold a current Certification as a Prequalified Contractor and be licensed as a Certified General Contractor in Florida. The solicitation timeline includes a broadcast date of December 4, 2025, an optional pre-submittal meeting on December 10, 2025, a question deadline of December 17, 2025, and proposal submissions due by January 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. Evaluation criteria will focus on financial strength, business structure, experience, past performance, project approach, workload capacity, and references, with preference given to firms with previous K-12 construction experience.

The RFQ does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Individual projects contracted under the agreement will be limited to total construction costs not exceeding the threshold defined in Section 287.055(2)(g) of Florida Statutes. The initial contract term will be two years, with Board options to renew for single-year increments contingent upon satisfactory performance and mutual agreement. No specific funding amount is identified, as project funding will depend on individual project requirements and available school district funds. Compensation for preconstruction phase services will be negotiated for each specific project, while construction phase compensation will be structured as Cost of Work plus a percentage-based fee. The School Board reserves the right to select multiple firms and to waive informalities or reject any or all submittals in its best interest. No incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned in the solicitation documents, and no specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology are outlined.