Construction Management Services – Continuing Contracts – Northwest Florida Region

The Florida Department of Management Services, Division of Real Estate Development and Management, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Construction Management (CM) at Risk services specifically targeting the Northwest Florida Region. The procurement seeks qualified construction management firms capable of performing services on remodeling and repairing existing occupied buildings, with specific scope including tenant improvements, mechanical and electrical system upgrades, re-glazing, and water-proofing exterior building envelopes. Prospective firms must be currently licensed and registered in Florida, with requirements for having licensed contractors on staff and the ability to provide qualified subcontractors who can pass criminal background checks. The evaluation criteria will comprehensively assess firms based on office proximity to project sites, financial capacity, relevant project experience, proposed staffing for preconstruction and construction phases, and project management systems. Key procurement dates include a vendor response deadline of July 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, with an anticipated pre-construction start date of January 21, 2026. Project values will range from less than $100,000 up to $7,500,000, with potential for larger projects, and firms must submit a letter of intent from a surety company indicating willingness to provide 100% Payment and Performance Bonds up to $7,500,000 per project.

The RFQ does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Respondents will be required to demonstrate comprehensive financial and operational capabilities, including providing a letter of intent from a surety company and proving capacity to manage projects across the specified value range. While no incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, the procurement allows for potential joint ventures and corporate entities to respond. The Department reserves significant discretion in the selection process, including the ability to amend the selection, execute a contract with a single firm, reject all responses, or completely withdraw the procurement. Potential contractors should note the comprehensive bonding requirements and the need to provide detailed documentation of their organizational capabilities, project management expertise, and financial stability. The procurement represents a significant opportunity for construction management firms operating in the Northwest Florida Region, with potential contract values extending up to $7,500,000 per individual project and the possibility of multiple ongoing contracts.