Design Criteria Professional for Wilson Music Auditorium Remodel
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 27-033
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Points of contact
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- Christine Skaggs skaggsc@fsdbk12.org (904) 827-2364
- Kim Whitwam whitwamk@fsdbk12.org (904) 827-2356
Opportunity details come from constructionbidsource.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a Design Criteria Professional to develop and update the Owner's Program Requirements for the Wilson Music Center Auditorium Remodel under RFQ-27-033, with Phase One qualifications due September 2, 2026 at 1:45 p.m., and a mandatory pre-response meeting on September 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Selection will follow the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act under Florida Statute 287.055, whereby FSDB will negotiate compensation deemed fair, competitive, and reasonable with the highest-ranked firm.
The DCP will assist FSDB throughout the project lifecycle: prepare Design/Build bid packages including qualifications and evaluation criteria, participate in RFQ and RFP evaluation and scoring, provide project cost estimates, review design and construction document submittals for OPR compliance, and maintain and update the OPR through design, construction, and the post-occupancy warranty period following Substantial Completion. The auditorium renovation encompasses upgrades to electrical, mechanical, audiovisual, stage lighting, acoustical systems, interior finishes, and accessibility improvements to the existing 1989 building.
The procurement is two-phase. Phase One qualifications are due September 2 (opening and initial review September 2–3). FSDB will shortlist the top 3–5 teams for Phase Two proposals due September 29 at 2:00 p.m., followed by interviews and presentations on October 2. Selection committee review concludes October 5, with results and intent-to-award advertisement on October 6. The estimated contract start date is October 26, 2026. Respondents must be registered in MyFloridaMarketPlace, hold valid Florida professional licenses under Chapter 481 of the Florida Statutes, provide certificates of insurance, and submit Standard Form 330. Small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, and Florida-certified veterans business enterprises are encouraged to respond. Replies must remain valid for 60 days after opening. No bid, payment, or performance bond is required.
Opportunity text
This Competitive Solicitation is being issued by FSDB to obtain competitive responses from qualified firms (hereinafter referred to as Respondents or Vendors), consistent with the requirements outlined in this solicitation, to develop and update the Owners Program Requirements (OPR) for the Wilson Music Center Auditorium Remodel located on the FSDB Campus. The awarded Respondent will be the Design Criteria Professional (DCP) for FSDB. The DCP will serve in the following capacity: Assist FSDB with the preparation of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) bid packages for the Design/Build team including the qualifications and evaluation criteria. Provide sufficient information to permit Design/Build firms to prepare a bid/response to the RFQ and RFP solicitations. Participate in the FSDB solicitation process for the RFQ and the RFP phases; providing assistance as needed with the evaluation and scoring of the Respondents. Provide FSDB with an estimated cost of the project. Review design and submittal review of design and construction document submittals for compliance with OPR and design criteria during the construction phase. NOTE: At any time during the review and evaluation of submittals, the DCP for FSDB must notify the FSDB Procurement Officer or Manager of any conflict of interest that may arise. Assist FSDB in developing and updating the OPR through program verification and schematic design. The DCP assumes responsibility for refining and augmenting the OPR throughout design, construction, and post-occupancy warranty period following Substantial Completion of Construction. As decisions are made during the life of the project, the OPR shall be updated to reflect all current requirements of FSDB.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DCP for Wilson Music Aud Remodel RFQ-27-033.pdf |
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