Construction Management Services – Capital Circle Office Complex New Office Bldg. & Parking Garage

The State of Florida, through the Department of Management Services, Division of Real Estate Development and Management, is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CM) to provide services for the construction of a new 225,000 square foot office building and 1,000 space parking garage at the Capital Circle Office Complex in Tallahassee, Leon County. The selected CM must demonstrate experience with local, state, or federal office buildings, parking structures, site planning and development, and large facilities costing over $100 million. The RFQ outlines the selection process, which includes a preliminary screening, interviews/presentations, and negotiations with the most highly qualified firms. Submissions must include financial information, relevant project experience, proposed staff, and project management systems. Evaluation criteria include proposed office distance, financial capacity, project type experience, preconstruction and construction phase staff, and project management systems. The current appropriation is $6 million, with additional funding expected pending future legislative appropriation. The RFQ has been posted, with proposals due by July 15, 2024.

The procurement is open to any qualified construction management firms currently licensed and registered in Florida. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The announcement includes a shortlist of five firms selected for the interview phase, but does not provide any details on incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total award value or budget range is not specified, but the project is expected to exceed $100 million in total construction costs.