Professional Architectural Services - 2nd Posting

Escambia County, Florida is soliciting statements of qualifications from licensed architectural firms to provide Professional Architectural Services through Continuing Services Agreements. The procurement seeks multiple qualified firms to deliver comprehensive design and construction administration services for county projects requiring expedited delivery, including programming, feasibility studies, master planning, conceptual designs, architectural and interior designs, code reviews, energy studies, forensic investigations, water intrusion assessments, roof evaluations, bidding and negotiation services, and construction-phase services. All professionals must be licensed to practice in Florida and comply with the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (Florida Statute 287.055). The solicitation was released on December 16, 2025, with a response deadline of December 10, 2028, at 8:00 a.m., with initial abbreviated selection occurring 30 days from the advertising date. The contract term is approximately three years with options for two additional one-year renewals, potentially extending to a maximum of five years. Services will be assigned on an as-needed basis through task orders issued by the County's Design and Construction Administration Team or Facilities Management Department.

The procurement includes several important set-aside and compliance requirements, particularly related to federal funding provisions. Certain task orders may be subject to federal requirements, including CDBG-DR and FEMA funding, which mandate compliance with Section 3 HUD regulations, E-Verify, and various federal contract provisions. Respondents must demonstrate understanding of design and permitting in coastal and inland areas, provide a quality assurance/quality control program, and show experience with similar projects within the last ten years. Professional fees for continuing services contracts shall not exceed $500,000 per minor project. Firms selected must submit annual statements of qualifications, performance data, current hourly rate schedules, and proof of insurance coverage, including professional errors and omissions insurance of at least $1,000,000 per wrongful act and $2,000,000 aggregate. The County reserves the right to solicit separate competitive proposals for any project or task, and selection does not guarantee minimum work volume or compensation. Fee schedules must be established based on current Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Negotiation Handbook Guidelines for Professional Services Contracts overhead, expense, and facilities capital cost of money rates.