Design Services for Corrections Horizon Dormitory Improvements

Orange County, Florida is seeking design services for the Corrections Horizon Dormitory Improvements project (Y23-802) at the 33rd Street Jail, involving comprehensive professional design services for a 7-story facility currently housing 768 beds. The procurement requires a design firm to provide full-scope services including schematic design, design development, construction documents, permitting, bidding, and construction administration. Key project objectives include upgrading cell unit walls, ductwork, sink and toilet fixtures, creating maximum-security shower stalls, improving exterior windows, and enhancing lighting systems to meet current energy codes and sustainability goals. The solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) with sealed electronic proposals due by 4:00 PM local time on October 18, 2022, submitted through the OpenGov Procurement portal. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference was held on September 22, 2022, via Webex Events. Evaluation criteria will focus on the proposer's similar project experience, team skills, location, approach, and understanding of project requirements.

The county has established a 27% Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal for this contract, with bonus points available for hiring dislocated workers and registered service-disabled veterans. These set-aside designations and preference points aim to encourage diverse business participation. The estimated construction contract price is $20,000,000, with the design services contract valued at $2,000,000. Respondents are strictly required to submit proposals electronically via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, with no alternative submission methods permitted. Hand-delivery, mail, telephone, fax, or email offers will be automatically rejected. The project represents a significant infrastructure improvement opportunity for qualified design firms with experience in correctional facility renovations and a commitment to meeting the county's diversity and sustainability objectives.