Interior Design Services at Orange County Convention Center

Orange County, Florida is seeking a professional interior design services contract for the Orange County Convention Center through RFP #Y23-1081. The procurement is for a three-year term contract with potential two-year renewal options, focusing on comprehensive interior design support for the county's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Deliverables include design analysis, construction documentation, bid process assistance, project administration, and sustainable design practices. Required qualifications include professional interior design expertise with experience in convention center environments and demonstrated capability in sustainable design methodologies. The solicitation requires electronic submission through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by December 5, 2023, at 4:00 pm EST, with a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference previously held on October 27, 2023, at 10:30 AM. Respondents must email questions by October 31, 2023, at 5:00 pm to the designated contact, Megan Miller. The selected contractor must provide at least one license for the county's e-Builder program, estimated at approximately $2,050 annually.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract aims to support ongoing interior design needs at a facility with existing sustainability certifications including LEED Gold 2009 O+M, ISO 14001, and APEX/ASTM Certifications. While specific budget allocations are not detailed in the available documentation, the contract will cover interior design services for new construction and renovation projects at the convention center. The solicitation requires electronic submissions in standard file formats such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF, with scanned documents meeting a minimum 150 dpi quality standard. Technical support for the OpenGov platform is available via chat, email (support@procurenow.com), or phone (1-855-680-4747) during business hours. The procurement is managed by the Orange County Procurement Division, led by Carrie Mathes, and follows Orange County Ordinance guidelines for contractor selection.