Construction Management Services – CCOC Central Energy Plant, Replacement-HVAC Chillers

This state and local contracting opportunity is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Construction Management (CM) at Risk services related to the replacement of HVAC chillers at the Capitol Circle Office Complex (CCOC) Central Energy Plant in Tallahassee, Florida. The project scope includes the replacement of Chillers 2, 4, and 5, cooling towers, pumps, piping changes, building controls system upgrades, and electrical modifications. The selected CM must demonstrate the ability to bring multiple qualified and competitive subcontractors and workers that meet criminal background check requirements. Responses are due by 4:00 PM ET on July 11, 2024, and the Department plans to conduct interviews/presentations with at least the top three firms on August 29, 2024. The anticipated pre-construction start date is September 24, 2024. The current project funding is listed as $0.00, with additional funding contingent upon future appropriation by the Florida Legislature.

The procurement is open to licensed and registered firms in Florida, and joint ventures or corporations must be registered with the Florida Department of State. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned. The shortlisted firms selected for interviews are Ajax Building Company, LLC, Childers Construction Co., Cook Brothers, Inc., and Culpepper Construction, Inc. The Department reserves the right to negotiate with the most highly qualified firms, and to amend or withdraw the procurement at its discretion. No specific award value or budget range is provided, but the current funding is listed as $0.00, indicating this project is contingent on future legislative appropriation.