Continuing Contract CCNA Design Professionals Architects & Engineers

The School Board of Polk County, Florida is seeking qualified Design Professional firms to provide continuing architectural and engineering services for countywide school district projects through a Consultant Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA) procurement. The contract will span two years with a potential one-year extension, focusing on design services across multiple engineering disciplines including architectural, civil, mechanical/electrical/plumbing, and structural engineering. Firms must submit comprehensive qualifications demonstrating expertise in K-12 public school projects, including Form SF 330, professional liability insurance proof, and detailed project histories. Evaluation criteria are multi-faceted, with scoring based on related experience (30-55%), proposed project staff (30%), overall approach and methodology (35%), schedule adherence (10%), and additional local recognition factors. Key procurement dates include a mandatory Pre-Submittal Conference on January 8, 2025, initial submissions due by January 15, 2025, short-listing on January 22, 2025, interviews/presentations on January 29, 2025, and final board ranking approval on February 25, 2025. Interested firms must submit five physical copies of their qualifications to the Facilities & Operations department, with electronic submissions explicitly not accepted.

The procurement includes special consideration for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), with dedicated evaluation components that provide additional scoring opportunities for diverse firms. Firms must be qualified under Florida state laws and School Board policies, with a focus on successful, timely, and economical project completion. The contract has an estimated budget of up to $7,500,000.00 for countywide projects, with potential for additional extensions or work. Compliance requirements include completing an Affidavit Form related to Public Entity Crimes and providing an Equal Employment Opportunity policy statement. Preliminary short-list postings indicate multiple firms will be selected, with top-scoring architectural firms like CMHM Architects (90.4 points), Rhodes + Brito (89.1 points), and engineering firms such as Master Consulting Engineers and Snell Engineering Consultants being prominently positioned. All facilities are controlled-access buildings, and firms must obtain visitor passes and present photo identification during the selection process.