RFSQ/RFQ -16278 Continuing Construction Management Services

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is requesting statements of qualifications and quotes for Continuing Construction Management Services across four regional areas (Northwest, Northeast, Central, and South Florida) under RFSQ/RFQ-DJJ-16278, with contract awards anticipated by October 6, 2026. Responding firms must be currently licensed and registered in Florida and prequalified under Florida Administrative Code Rule 60D-5.004(2)(a); a licensed contractor must be designated to qualify each responding firm.

The scope covers construction management at risk services for remodeling, repairs, tenant improvements, mechanical and plumbing upgrades, re-glazing, waterproofing, and security enhancements at existing occupied juvenile detention facilities. Project values will range from less than $35,000 to $7.725 million per activation. Each responding firm must demonstrate experience with construction management at risk services on juvenile or correctional detention facility projects and provide evidence of multiple qualified subcontractors across all related trades.

The contract term is three years from the date of last signature, with an option for renewal for an additional three-year period at the Department's discretion, contingent on satisfactory performance and fund availability. The Construction Manager's fee uses a tiered percentage schedule based on Estimated Cost of Work, ranging from 17% for projects under $100,000 to 4% for projects between $6 million and $7.725 million, subject to negotiation. Up to three firms per region may be selected following negotiations. All respondents must obtain a letter of intent from a surety company authorized in Florida confirming willingness to provide 100% Payment and Performance Bonds up to $7.725 million per project and must carry Commercial General Liability ($1 million minimum), Automobile Liability ($500,000 minimum), and Excess Liability Umbrella ($4 million minimum).

Vendor prequalification was due August 28, 2026. Contractor Experience Questionnaire responses were due August 31, 2026. Selected firms were anticipated for posting by September 8, 2026, with interviews scheduled September 15, 2026. Questions were due August 20, 2026.