Construction Management Services for Capitol Complex Generators Replacement

The Florida Department of Management Services, Division of Real Estate Development and Management, is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk for the Capitol Complex Generators Replacement project located in Tallahassee, Leon County. The procurement is structured as a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation, with responses due by January 9, 2026, and an anticipated pre-construction start date of January 1, 2026. The primary objective is to replace the existing life safety and standby generator system with a modern, code-compliant installation, which includes removing obsolete generator systems and installing new generators, automatic transfer switches, switchgear, and upgraded fuel systems. Evaluation criteria will comprehensively assess firms based on office proximity, financial capacity, project experience, proposed staffing, project management systems, and overall project approach. Firms must demonstrate extensive qualifications through a detailed Contractor Experience Questionnaire, which requires disclosure of financial information, years in business, personnel composition, management experience, project history, and litigation background. The selection process involves preliminary screening, interviews, and presentations, with firms required to provide documentation proving their capabilities in cost control, scheduling, market analysis, and subcontractor management.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract requires a 100% Payment Bond and 100% Performance Bond, each valued at $7,750,000.00, indicating the substantial scale of the project. Potential contractors must meet rigorous qualification standards, including having workers who can pass Florida Department of Law Enforcement Level 1 criminal history record checks. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the solicitation suggests potential for future work involving additional generators at the Capitol Complex as funding becomes available. The project will demand contractors with significant construction management experience, particularly in complex government infrastructure replacement projects. Firms must demonstrate the ability to coordinate with engineering teams, develop precise schedules and cost estimates, and manage intricate technical installations within strict governmental project timelines.