Public Safety Facility Progressive Design Build

The Town of Southwest Ranches, Florida, is requesting qualifications for progressive design-build services for a public safety facility (fire station) under RFQ 26-015, with sealed statements of qualifications due September 30, 2026, and mandatory pre-response conference attendance required on September 1 at 3:00 p.m. EST. The selection process is qualifications-based under the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act, Florida Statutes Section 287.055.

The scope encompasses turnkey planning, design, permitting, and construction services. The Town anticipates a two-phase delivery: Phase I Preconstruction Services Agreement with the top-ranked respondent, followed by Phase II Final Design and Construction upon successful Phase I completion and negotiation of a mutually acceptable Guaranteed Maximum Price, subject to Town Council approval.

The mandatory pre-response conference will be held at Town Hall, 13400 Griffin Road, Southwest Ranches, Florida 33330, with participation available in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams. Respondents are encouraged to conduct site visits prior to submission. A cone of silence is in effect prohibiting proposer communication with Town Council members, professional staff, or selection committee members regarding the solicitation. Written questions must be submitted to Christina Semeraro (csemeraro@southwestranches.org or csemeraro@swranches.org, 954-434-0008) prior to September 16, 2026. Insurance is required. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all SOQs, waive minor irregularities, discontinue the solicitation, or procure services through alternative lawful means. No specific contract value or budget parameters are disclosed in the solicitation documents.