PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR Design Criteria Professional for Wilson Music Auditorium Remodel-RFQ-27-033

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Solicitation number
RFSQ-16690
State
Florida
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Opportunity details come from vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com. Updated .

About this opportunity

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is requesting qualifications for a Design Criteria Professional for the Wilson Music Auditorium Remodel under RFQ-27-033, with Phase One submissions due September 2, 2026 at 1:45 PM. This is a two-phase competitive solicitation under Florida's Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act; shortlisted firms will advance to Phase Two proposals due September 29, 2026.

Respondents must be properly licensed in Florida as architects or professional engineers under Chapter 481 of the Florida Statutes and must provide evidence of MFMP registration, valid licenses, and certificates of insurance. The scope encompasses developing and updating the Owner's Program Requirements for a comprehensive interior renovation including upgrades to electrical, low-voltage, mechanical, audiovisual, stage lighting, lighting controls, and acoustical systems, along with interior finish improvements. The DCP will prepare design criteria packages, provide cost estimates, participate in Design/Build team selection, conduct submittal reviews during construction, and support the post-occupancy warranty period.

Shortlisted teams (three to five qualified firms) will be invited to a mandatory site visit and pre-response meeting on September 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Phase One participation requires attending this mandatory meeting. Phase Two proposals from shortlisted firms are due September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with interviews and presentations scheduled for October 2, 2026. The estimated contract start date is October 26, 2026.

Responses must include SF330 forms, firm history, and all mandatory certifications and statements. Respondents are responsible for monitoring the FSDB website and MyFloridaMarketPlace Vendor Information Portal for amendments and addenda; failure to comply with published changes may result in proposal rejection. Questions must be submitted by e-mail to Christine Skaggs (skaggsc@fsdbk12.org) or Kim Whitwam (whitwamk@fsdbk12.org); only procedural questions are answered on receipt, with other questions addressed according to the published timeline.

Opportunity text

Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) requests proposals for the subject project and has issued a Competitive Solicitation to obtain competitive responses from qualified firms consistent with the requirements outlined in the Solicitation Document.

Be sure to read the entire solicitation document before contacting the Agency with questions, which must be submitted via e-mail. Only procedural questions will be answered on receipt - all other questions will only be answered according to the published timeline.

Selection will be made in accordance with the published Solicitation Document. Firm(s) must be properly licensed in the State of Florida at the time of submittal.

RESPONSE DUE DATE: September 2, 2026, no later than 1:45PM.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTAL: Firms interested in being considered for this project should access the Solicitation Document from: Purchasing | Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind Click "View Active Competitive Solicitations" and navigate to the project folder. RESPONDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE for checking the FSDB website for amendments and addenda. Failure to comply with any changes published to the FSDB website may be grounds for rejecting a proposal.

Primary Contact: Please submit all questions by e-mail to: Christine Skaggs, Purchasing Analyst, skaggsc@fsdbk12.org and Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, whitwamk@fsdbk12.org

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