Continuing Contracts for Construction Management Services – Central Florida

The State of Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), Division of Real Estate Development and Management, is seeking Construction Management (CM) at Risk firms through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for continuing contracts in the Central Florida Region. The geographic scope covers counties south of and including Citrus, Sumter, Lake, Seminole, and Brevard, and north of and including Sarasota, DeSoto, Highlands, Okeechobee, and Indian River. The procurement aims to establish multiple continuing contracts for construction management services for projects ranging from $150,000 to $7,500,000. Key qualifications include the ability to provide multiple qualified subcontractors, workers meeting Florida Department of Law Enforcement background checks, and licensed contractors. Firms must also provide a 100% Labor and Materials Bond and a 100% Performance Bond up to $7,500,000 per project. The evaluation process involves a preliminary screening based on six criteria: office distance to site, financial capacity, project experience, preconstruction and construction phase staff, and project management systems. Responses are due by July 31, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with an anticipated contract start date of January 21, 2026. The initial contract term is three years with an option to renew for an additional two years.

The RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement process allows for multiple firms to be selected, with the department reserving the right to negotiate with firms, execute contracts with one or more firms, or reject all responses. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the selection will involve presentations and interviews, with final selection based on total interview scores. The contract will support construction management services with potential project values ranging from $150,000 to $7,500,000, providing a significant opportunity for qualified construction management firms in the Central Florida region. The department's approach suggests a competitive and comprehensive selection process designed to identify the most capable and experienced construction management firms to support various state construction projects. The flexibility in the procurement method indicates an intent to establish a robust pool of qualified contractors to meet the state's ongoing construction management needs.