RFQ for Continuing Architectual Services

The Hernando County School Board (HCSB) in Brooksville, Florida, is seeking qualified architectural firms to provide continuing architectural services for district-wide projects through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The procurement is structured as an ongoing, as-needed contract for miscellaneous architectural services, with firms executing an AIA Standard Form of Agreement (AIA B101-17). Qualified respondents must be registered in Florida under State Statute Chapter 481 as a licensed architectural firm, have been in business for at least three consecutive years, and have successfully completed a minimum of five projects as a prime consultant with values up to $7.5 million. The selection process will be qualification-based, with a jury panel evaluating submissions across five key criteria: firm qualifications and capabilities, staff qualifications, prior experience and performance, project approach, and work location. Submissions are due by 10:00 AM on August 7, 2025, at the Facilities & Construction Department, with selection anticipated to be posted on August 18, 2025, and contract awards expected around September 23, 2025. Projects will be limited to those with estimated construction costs not exceeding $7,500,000, with an initial two-year contract term and an option for one two-year renewal.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on enterprise types mentioned in the documentation. The contract does not indicate any incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements. Firms will be evaluated based on their educational project experience, organizational structure, staff expertise, project management capabilities, budget control methodologies, and quality control processes. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating Commercial General Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 limits, Automobile Liability Insurance with a $1,000,000 combined single limit, Workers' Compensation Insurance, and Professional Errors and Omissions Liability Insurance ranging from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 depending on construction cost. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the RFQ indicates that projects will be awarded on an ongoing basis with construction costs up to $7.5 million. Contractors must comply with various regulatory requirements, including E-Verify system usage, FERPA regulations, and provisions related to labor practices and foreign country affiliations.