Construction Management Services – Continuing Contracts – Northeast Florida Region

The Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), Division of Real Estate Development and Management, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ-REDM2425-08) for Construction Management (CM) at Risk firms to provide continuing contract services in the Northeast Florida Region. The procurement seeks qualified construction management firms capable of executing a range of facility improvement projects, including remodeling, tenant improvements, mechanical and electrical system upgrades, re-glazing, and exterior building envelope waterproofing. Participating firms must be currently licensed and registered in Florida, with a requirement to provide a letter of intent from a surety company willing to issue 100% Payment and Performance Bonds up to $7,500,000 per project. Project values are anticipated to range from under $100,000 to $7,500,000, with potential for larger scope. Key procurement dates include the RFQ posting on May 6, 2025, vendor responses due by June 5, 2025, anticipated interviews on July 24, 2025, and a projected pre-construction start date of August 12, 2025. The selection process will involve preliminary screening and interviews, with firms evaluated on criteria such as office proximity to project sites, financial capacity, project experience, proposed staffing, and project management systems.

The RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The procurement will utilize a Construction Manager Selection Form to evaluate and rank firms, with at least three firms selected for interviews based on preliminary screening scores. The Department reserves significant discretion in the procurement process, including the ability to negotiate with selected firms, execute a contract with a single firm, reject all responses, or cancel the procurement entirely. While specific budget allocations are not explicitly detailed, the project scope suggests substantial potential contract value across multiple potential projects in the Northeast Florida Region. The evaluation will emphasize comprehensive capabilities, with particular attention to firms' demonstrated experience in managing complex construction and renovation projects in occupied facilities. Prospective respondents should prepare comprehensive qualifications packages that thoroughly address the outlined selection criteria and showcase their technical and managerial competencies in construction management services.