Professional architectural consulting services

Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners is requesting qualifications for continuing professional architectural consulting services under the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), with proposals due July 15, 2026. The County intends to award contracts to multiple qualified firms rather than a single vendor.

All professional services must be performed by Florida-licensed professionals. Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of five continuous years of professional architectural consulting experience in Florida, with preference given to those with local government project experience. The County encourages participation from minority and women-owned business enterprises (MBE/WBE).

Scope encompasses master planning, concept design, energy studies, sustainability improvements, Green Globe certification, alternative energy system design, parks and recreation projects, facilities construction, retrofitting, remodeling, forensic investigations, interior design, landscape design, water intrusion studies, roof evaluation, mechanical/electrical/structural/acoustical engineering, building air quality control, project inspection and management, permitting, environmental assessments, surveying, soil testing, and public meeting presentations. Services will be delivered on an as-needed basis through task orders coordinated with various Gadsden County offices. Basic services include design studies, preliminary and final design, construction bid services, construction contract administration, and post-construction phase services.

The contract term commences upon execution and runs through September 30, 2029, with two optional one-year renewals available upon written board agreement. Compensation will be established through task orders for specific projects, calculated using the Florida Department of Management Services Fee Guide Calculator for architect-engineer services. The consultant must maintain Professional Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000 for design errors and omissions, plus Workers' Compensation ($1,000,000), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Umbrella/Excess Liability ($1,000,000).

Projects may be funded through federal grants (FEMA, HUD-CDBG) and state programs (SHIP, FDEM), requiring consultant familiarity with federal and state grant requirements and compliance standards. Written questions are due June 23, 2026, with responses posted by June 30. Oral presentations and interviews are scheduled for a date to be determined. A Cone of Silence applies throughout solicitation.