Consulting Services for Cruise Terminal Parking Structure(s) - Port Everglades

Broward County Seaport Engineering & Construction Division at Port Everglades is soliciting proposals for architectural and engineering design services for a new multi-level cruise terminal parking garage facility, with proposals due June 26, 2026. The solicitation is governed by Florida's Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act and carries a County Business Enterprise (CBE) participation goal of 25 percent.

Vendors must demonstrate at least three comparable multi-level parking garage or transportation facility projects completed within the past five years, with specific experience in port infrastructure, Building Information Modeling, phased planning to maintain operational continuity, and sustainable design practices. The scope spans six phases: feasibility study (90 days), programming and conceptual design (180 days), construction documents at 30/60/90/100% completion intervals, permitting and bidding support, construction administration through substantial completion (1,190 days from Notice to Proceed), and warranty inspection (1,525 days). All work must comply with Florida Building Code, Florida Accessibility Code, ADA Standards, OSHA regulations, Broward County Land Development Code, and Port Everglades Design Guidelines. Design must integrate with the Port Everglades Master Vision Plan and the planned Airport-Seaport-Convention Center Light Rail Transit Connector. BIM deliverables must conform to Broward County standards using Autodesk Revit 2025 or higher, with native formats and IFC2x4 or higher standards; the County retains ownership of all digital deliverables.

The estimated study, program, design, and construction administration budget is $7,500,000. Evaluation is weighted 100 points: professional personnel ability (30 points), project approach and methodology (30 points), past performance (15 points), current workload capacity (5 points), location certification status (5 points), volume of previous work with Broward County in the past five years (3 points), and commitment to time and budget requirements (2 points). Pricing is not considered in technical evaluation and is negotiated after qualification and ranking are complete. Professional General Liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions ($2 million per occurrence / $4 million aggregate, $100,000 maximum deductible), and Automobile Liability ($500,000 combined) are required with Broward County named as additional insured. Vendors must submit a minimum of three non-Broward County references with project details and performance ratings. Security requirements apply for personnel accessing Port Everglades facilities, including background checks and permanent restricted-access badge requirements for those visiting more than 15 times in 90 days; TWIC credentials are required for secure area access. If the contract is awarded on or after September 30, 2026, living wage, prevailing wage, and domestic partnership ordinance requirements do not apply.