RFQ 25-009 Construction Manager at Risk for the New Ocoee Fire Station #38 Facility

The City of Ocoee, Florida has issued Request for Qualifications (RFQ #25-009) for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to design and construct a new Fire Station #38 facility. The project involves building an approximately 7,500 square foot, 3-bay fire station located on N. Lakewood Avenue between 2nd Avenue and Banyan Boulevard. Respondents must submit electronic qualification packages through the Euna Procurement platform by September 30, 2025, at 2:00 pm local time, with a virtual public bid opening immediately following. The CMAR will be responsible for pre-construction services including document review, cost estimation, value engineering, and developing a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and Guaranteed Delivery Date. Evaluation criteria will include overall expertise (35 points), project team experience (30 points), project approach (20 points), current workload (10 points), and minority business enterprise certification (5 points). Construction is expected to begin on or after April 2026, with services encompassing site improvements, facility construction, permit acquisition, and utility coordination.

The procurement appears to have a focus on minority business enterprise participation, with 5 evaluation points allocated to MBE certification. The City will require successful respondents to provide performance and payment bonds and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage. Compliance requirements include E-Verify participation, maintaining a drug-free workplace, and adherence to scrutinized companies regulations. The total project budget is set at $5,000,000, which will cover the design and construction of the new fire station facility. While no specific incumbent vendors are identified, the procurement process suggests a competitive selection approach where the top-ranked firm will be invited to negotiate a final contract. Respondents will need to demonstrate substantial experience in municipal fire station construction, with a strong emphasis on technical expertise, project management capabilities, and proven track record in similar public infrastructure projects.