Continuing Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Services - Region 3

The Florida Department of Corrections is requesting sealed qualifications from architectural and engineering firms to provide continuing A/E services for multiple projects in Region 3, with qualifications due July 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time and an informational meeting scheduled for July 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the FDC Bureau of Procurement in Tallahassee.

Respondents must hold current Florida A/E professional registration certificates in good standing and be Florida-registered corporations. The scope covers design, pre-construction, and construction administration services for projects with individual construction costs not exceeding $4,000,000 and professional services fees not exceeding $500,000 per project. Projects are authorized on an as-needed basis with contract terms negotiated individually following selection.

Financial capability is a gate requirement: firms must provide audited financial statements or equivalent documentation, demonstrate professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, and commit to a performance and surety bond of $500,000 at 100% Performance and 100% Labor and Material Payment. Current design funding available is $500,000 for the fiscal year.

Evaluation is two-stage. Initial screening comprises 85 points for technical qualifications (related building experience, office and on-site staff, scheduling and cost control, and information systems) and 15 points for financial capability assessed by a certified public accountant, totaling 100 points. The Selection Committee will meet August 6, 2026. Top-ranked firms will be required to present August 26–27, 2026, in Tallahassee and scored on an additional 100-point scale covering references, site knowledge, insurance, project staffing, methodology, cost control and value engineering, and scheduling. Agency selection will be advertised in September 2026.

Submission requirements: one signed original letter plus five paper copies and one searchable PDF on CD or flash drive. Respondents must comply with E-Verify, provide Foreign Country of Concern attestations, complete forced labor vendor attestations, and satisfy all state contracting certifications.