Engineering Services For Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Services for the Central FL Region

The State of Florida Department of Management Services, Division of Real Estate Development and Management, is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ REDM2526-09) for professional engineering services in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) disciplines to support projects throughout Florida, including Leon County. The procurement seeks qualified firms to provide comprehensive MEP engineering services encompassing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, building control systems, plumbing, fire protection, power systems, lighting, low and medium voltage service, fire alarm systems, facility assessments, cost estimates, and life cycle cost analysis for both new construction and renovation projects. Responding firms must be currently licensed and registered in Florida, with corporations registered with the Florida Department of State, and must submit responses including a letter of interest, Professional Qualifications Supplement (Form AE12a), GSA Standard Form 330, project listing with relevant experience references, current Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation licenses, and various certifications regarding federal funds compliance and Florida statute adherence. The evaluation criteria include office location proximity to projects, previous fee volume for Department of Management Services and state agency work, current workload capacity, proposed staff experience and qualifications, relevant design experience, and ability to perform contract delivery. Key deadlines include a questions submission deadline of March 10, 2026, with answers posted by March 17, 2026; a proposals due date of April 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time; interviews and presentations with top-ranked firms (minimum of three) scheduled for May 14, 2026; and an anticipated contract start date of August 31, 2026. Responses must be submitted on thumb drive in Adobe PDF format with one unredacted copy and one redacted copy if confidential information is claimed.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular enterprise categories, disadvantaged business enterprises, or other specific organizational types based on the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the RFQ materials provided. This is designated as a continuing contract with an expiration date noted as March 3, 2026, indicating ongoing work anticipated beyond the initial contract term. The State reserves the right to reject all responses, cancel the procurement, or execute contracts with one or more firms following negotiations in accordance with Florida Statutes Section 287.055, which allows for multiple award selections. While a specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the continuing nature of the contract and statewide scope suggest a substantial engagement for qualified MEP engineering firms capable of supporting Florida's infrastructure development and renovation initiatives.