Gadsden state farmers market new warehouse facility

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is issuing a Request for Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to obtain professional design and engineering services for the proposed Gadsden New Warehouse Facility at the Gadsden County State Farmers Market in Quincy, Florida. The selected Architect/Engineer will be responsible for providing design plans, specifications, bid support, and construction administration services for a new 25,000 square foot warehouse facility with dry storage, cooler storage, freezer storage, loading docks, and office/support spaces. The estimated project value is $3.6 million, and the services are anticipated to be completed within 9-12 months from authorization to proceed. The SOQ responses are due by April 15, 2024, and a public opening will be held on April 16, 2024. Reimbursable expenses will be paid in addition to the lump sum fee for basic services, and additional services may be authorized and paid either as a fixed rate fee or lump sum. The selected firm must be properly licensed in the State of Florida and qualified to provide the required architectural and engineering services.

The procurement is open to all qualified firms, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current procurement does not list any incumbent vendors or contractors, and there are no existing infrastructure or technology requirements that need to be integrated. The budget range for the project is $3.6 million, as indicated in the solicitation documents.