RFQ 2026-03 Construction Manager at Risk for TSC Site 2 Gadsden Service Center
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFSQ-16608
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- Point of contact
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- Dustin Frost dustin.frost@tsc.fl.edu (850) 201-8484
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About this opportunity
Tallahassee State College is requesting qualifications from Florida-certified general contractors for Construction Manager at Risk services for a new 11,434 gross-square-foot educational building (Building No. 04) at its Site 2 Gadsden Service Center in Quincy, Florida, with sealed proposals due September 16, 2026 at 1:45 p.m. EST.
The awardee must provide preconstruction phase services including options analysis, cost estimating, scheduling, and Guaranteed Maximum Price preparation, followed by full construction phase services encompassing warranty management, collaboration with architects and the TSC Facilities Department, construction management, site supervision, and subcontractor documentation. The building comprises four classrooms (1,300 net square feet each), one teaching laboratory (2,000 net square feet), general office space (350 net square feet), and 500 net square feet of support services. The CMAR must demonstrate capability to mobilize quickly and execute an accelerated construction schedule and comply with the Florida Building Code, Florida Administrative Code, Florida Fire Prevention Code, and the National Electrical Code.
The total project budget is approximately $10.6 million, funded by state appropriations and local college funds. Work extends from award through project completion anticipated for 2028–2029. The contract is not a small-business set-aside.
Required insurance includes general liability with minimum $1 million per occurrence and $7.5 million aggregate, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability of $1 million per occurrence. Proposers must provide a letter of intent from a Florida-licensed surety with an A.M. Best rating of "A" and financial size category "VII" confirming ability to bond projects exceeding $7.5 million.
Evaluation of written proposals occurs September 21 on a 100-point weighted scale addressing business background, licensing, management personnel, project workload, CMAR experience, cost control methods, insurance compliance, prior TSC experience, and project management qualifications. Short-listed firms present formally September 22–25. The anticipated award date is September 27, 2026, with Board of Trustees recommendation on October 19. Proposals must include certifications regarding public entity crimes, drug-free workplace status, E-Verify registration, conflict of interest disclosures, and affidavits regarding labor coercion.
Opportunity text
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Statement of Purpose and Qualifications
The purpose of this CMAR selection process is to identify the Construction Management at Risk team that can best achieve and is generally responsible for the successful, timely, and economical completion of construction for a new educational Building Number 04, located at the Tallahassee State College's, Site 2 Campus - Gadsden Service Center (GSC).
The College is requesting Statement of Qualifications (SOQ's) from General Contractors who wish to provide submittals for Construction Manager at Risk services for the complete construction of Tallahassee State College Site 2, Gadsden Service Center, New Building No. 04, whose physical address is 223 Pat Thomas Pkwy, Quincy, FL. 32351.
The firm must be a licensed general contractor in the State of Florida and meet all other requirements as may be required by law and this RFQ. Minimum required components of service for assigned projects will include the following:
- • Warranty management
- • Collaboration with the Architect and TSC Facilities Department
- • Options Analysis, cost estimating, scheduling
- • Preparation of a Guaranteed Maximum Price
- • Providing a Performance, Labor, and Materials Bond
- • Construction management and site supervision
- • Reporting and documentation of subcontractor's licenses and costs with each pay application
- • Firm selected must have the manpower to mobilize quickly and complete
- awarded project on an accelerated schedule.
The Construction Manger shall provide all Preconstruction Phase Services necessary to establish a GMP as well as all Construction Phase Services following Award of the GMP. The Construction Manger shall provide services to incorporate and all requirements set forth in the Permitted Construction Documents and abide by the Florida Building Code, Florida Administrative Code, Florida Fire Prevention Code, the National Electrical Code and any other applicable codes related to project. The CMAR must be a Certified General Contractor in the State of Florida and contract only with licensed or registered professionals for the specific fields or areas of construction to be performed, as required by law.
Background and Overview
The complete structure of the building will house one floor with a total of approximately 11,434 gross square feet (GSF). The space would specifically include, (4) Classrooms at 1,300 net square feet (NSF) each, (1) Teaching Lab at 2,000 NSF, (1) general Office at 350 NSF and 500 NSF of appropriate Support Service space. The total budget for the complete design, construction and furnishing of this new building is approximately $10,600,000.00 and is being funded by State appropriations and local college funds.
The new building will: (a) support new classrooms and laboratories to increase the number of students obtaining GED credentials (b) expand the number of healthcare programs and participants culminating in successful completion of an industry certification; (c) expand the successful HVAC program to meet student demand. This new building will replicate a successful program for students with intellectual disabilities to obtain employment credentials and all programs will provide employment and economic mobility for residents of Gadsden County. Lastly, the building must support the educational mission of the College and offered programs, effectively incorporating appropriate educational technology while also demonstrating principles of energy efficiency and sustainability where applicable.
Term of Contract
It is anticipated that Construction Manager at Risk services shall commence upon Board approved award of this RFQ and execution of resulting Contract, through final completion of the building and project which is anticipated for 2028-2029.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ 2026-03 Question and Answer Form.pdf | ||
| RFQ 2026-03 GSC Bldg4 CMAR Services.pdf |
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