RFSOQBDC01-23/24 Statewide AE

NOTICE FOR REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR

STATEWIDE ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING

CONTINUING SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NO. RFSOQBDC01-23/24

The Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting statements of qualifications from statewide architecture/engineering firms licensed to work in the State of Florida.

PROJECT NAME: Statewide Architecture/Engineering Continuing Services

SCOPE OF WORK: This is an RFSOQ for statewide architecture/engineering firms for continuing services for park development/improvements in the state of Florida. Pursuant to Executive Order 07-126 and Section 255.252(3), F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection (the Department) requires the projects resulting from this RFSOQ shall be designed and constructed in accordance with green building standards where applicable.

INSTRUCTIONS: Documents for this RFSOQ will be available for download on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Any firm desiring a Project Manual for this project may obtain directions by emailing BDC_Contracts@dep.state.fl.us.

MINORITY BUSINESS REQUIREMENT: The Department supports diversity in its Procurement Program and requests that all subcontracting opportunities afforded by this RFSOQ embrace diversity enthusiastically. The award of RFSOQ contracts should reflect the full diversity of the citizens of the State of Florida.

ADA REQUIREMENTS: Any person with a qualified disability shall not be denied equal access and effective communication regarding any bid/proposal documents or the attendance at any relatedmeeting or bid/proposal opening. If accommodations are needed because of disability, please contact Laurinda Micheels with the Bureau of Design and Construction at (850) 245-2781 at least five (5) workdays prior to openings. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida RelayServices by calling(800) 955- 8771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (Voice).

E-VERIFY: The Vendor/Consultant shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all persons employed by the Vendor/Consultant during the term of the Contract to perform employment duties within Florida and all persons, including subcontractors, assigned by the Vendor/Consultant to perform work pursuant to the Contract with the Department.

See below for the anticipated schedule for this RFSOQ.

DATES EVENTS METHODS January 18, 2024

RFSOQ

Advertised

Vendor Information Portal https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ January 30, 2024 Last Day for Submitting Questions in Writing

Bureau of Design and Construction Contact: Laurinda Micheels, Contracts Specialist Bureau of Design and Construction

3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS #520 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000

Email: BDC_Contracts@dep.state.fl.us

February 6, 2024

Answers to Questions

Posted

Vendor Information Portal https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/

February 20, 2024,

4:00pm

SEALED PROPOSALS DUE AND OPENED

Submit to:

Laurinda Micheels, Contracts Specialist Bureau of Design and Construction

3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS #520 Tallahassee, Florida 32399

April 24, 2024,

4:00pm

Anticipated Posting of Recommended Short List for

Oral Discussions

Vendor Information Portal https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ May 28, 2024

Oral Discussions

Anticipated Start Date

Oral Discussions Date

(Earliest possible date Oral Discussions will begin)

July 24, 2024

Anticipated Posting of

Recommended Award

Vendor Information Portal https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/

NOTICE OF RIGHTS: Notice of Intent to Protest the RFSOQ must be filed with (received by) the Agency Clerk, Lea Crandall, Department of Environmental Protection, Office of General Counsel, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS #35, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-3000, (850) 245-2212, Lea.Crandall@dep.state.fl.us, duringthe 72-hour periodafter Notice of Intent to Award is posted on the Vendor Information Portal. Failure to file a Notice of Intent to Protest or a formal, written Protest in accordance with Rule 28-110, F.A.C., within ten days after the 72-hour period ends, as prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, shall constitute a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing on the Notice of Intent to Award under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Rules for RFSOQ protests can be found in sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., and Chapter 28-110, Florida Administrative Code.A protester shall comply with these statutes and rules.