RFSOQBDC02-22/23 William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Area - Facility Development Projects

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting statements of qualifications from general contractor firms licensed to work in the State of Florida for Construction Management at Risk Services for the William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Area Facility Development Projects. The proposed scope of the projects includes a Beach Side Day Use Restroom, a 30-Site Campground with Bathhouse, Rehabilitation of Group Cabins, Bayside Pavilions with ADA Access, an ADA Floating Dock with ADA Kayak Launch, a 2-Bay Shop Building, and a Staff Residence. Statements of qualifications are due on October 18, 2022, at 4:00 pm, and a recommended short list for oral discussions is anticipated to be posted on November 17, 2022, with oral discussions scheduled to begin on January 10, 2023. The anticipated award posting is scheduled for January 19, 2023.

The RFSOQ includes a Minority Business Requirement, and the Department of Environmental Protection supports diversity in its Procurement Program, stating that all subcontracting opportunities afforded by this RFSOQ should embrace diversity. The contract also requires the use of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all persons employed by the vendor/contractor during the term of the contract. The RFSOQ does not provide any information about incumbent vendors, current contractors, existing infrastructure, or technology that requires integration, nor does it specify any award values or budget ranges.