Construction Management Services - Rohde Building ADA Corrections

The State of Florida, Department of Management Services (DMS), Division of Real Estate Development and Management, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking Construction Management (CM) at Risk firms for the Rohde Building ADA Corrections project located in Leon County. The procurement specifically targets firms licensed and registered in Florida to undertake comprehensive renovations of approximately forty restrooms in the North and South Towers of the Rohde Facility. Project objectives include achieving Americans with Disabilities (ADA) standards and REDM design standards through a multi-year phased approach. Key procurement dates include an RFQ posting on March 11, 2025, vendor responses due by April 10, 2025, anticipated firm interviews on May 22, 2025, and a planned pre-construction start date of July 30, 2025. The selection process will involve a preliminary screening using an evaluation form that assesses criteria such as office proximity to the site, financial capacity, project experience, proposed staff qualifications, and project management systems. Evaluation criteria will comprehensively review firms' capabilities to successfully execute the renovation project, with the Department reserving the right to negotiate with the most highly qualified firms.

The RFQ does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The selected Construction Manager must meet specific requirements, including providing a 100% Payment and Performance Bond of $10,000,000 and passing Florida Department of Law Enforcement background checks. Current project funding is approximately $970,500 for the initial phase, with additional funding contingent on future legislative appropriation. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement emphasizes the need for firms to demonstrate ability to bring qualified subcontractors and comprehensive project management capabilities. The project's potential total value could extend beyond the initial $970,500 funding, depending on future legislative appropriations and the multi-year phased renovation approach. Prospective firms should be prepared to provide detailed documentation of their qualifications, financial stability, and previous experience with similar ADA compliance and renovation projects in governmental or institutional settings.