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The State of Florida, Department of Corrections (Department), Bureau of Procurement, announces that Professional Services are required from Architectural firms to provide Continuing Architectural Services for projects in the Department's Region II, Region III, and Region IV. Any firm desiring to provide professional services for this project shall apply for consideration with a letter of application, indicating within the body of the letter, their firm's specific abilities respective to continuing professional services requirements, office location(s) from which the firm will be doing the work and attach current copies of the following: A copy of the Department's current "Professional Qualifications Supplement" (PQS) (revised June 19, 2018) with current data. The PQS is posted as a related document for printing on the Vendor Bid System under this selection at online. A reproduction of the firm's current Florida State Board License with the appropriate board governing the discipline offered. If the firm is a corporation, a limited liability company, or a limited partnership, it must be properly registered with the Florida Department of State. A copy of the charter and current certification that all fees and filings are current must be included. A current copy of the SF330 for the office(s) that will be performing the work. This form may be found at online. Evidence of professional liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000. A proposed Scope of Work to be assigned to any sub-consultant and a complete SF330 for each sub-consultant. Names, specific qualifications and professional memberships of person(s) to be assigned to these services and their respective roles (do not include resumes). Names, addresses and phone numbers of at least five (5) other governmental entities for whom similar services have been performed within the last five (5) years and the date, project name, brief project description, firm's project manager and specific services provided in each project. If desired by the firm, additional examples of similar projects completed by the people to be assigned to this project, references (none from current or former Department personnel), and any other supporting information that would assist the Department in making a selection. Firms shall submit one (1) signed, original letter of interest, five (5) hard copies, and one (1) searchable PDF document on a CD or flash drive of the required data. The flash drive or CD may not be password protected. The required data should be submitted in the order listed above. Faxed or emailed copies will not be accepted. Applications that do not comply with the instructions set forth above may be considered improper and be disqualified. The plans and specifications developed by the Firm awarded this project are subject to reuse in accordance with the requirements of Section 287.055, Florida Statutes (F.S.), "Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act." The awarded Firm shall not knowingly engage in this project, on a full time, part-time or other basis during the period of the resulting Contract, any current or former employee of the Department where such employment conflicts with Section 112.3185, F.S. Responding Firms will be ranked by a Competitive Selection Committee (Selection Committee) based on the information received in response to this Request For Qualifications (RFQual). Interviews/Presentations from respondents may or may not be required, at the discretion of the Selection Committee. Under the authority delegated to the Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections by Section 287.055, F.S., professional services contracts will be awarded to one (1) firm in each of the three (3) regions following the recommendations of the Selection Committee, in accordance with the statutory negotiation procedures. All firms responding to this RFQual will be notified by a single posting on the Vendor Bid System, available online . It is the firm's responsibility to check the website for updated information. The provision of Continuing Architectural Services for various projects in which basic construction costs, for each project, do not exceed $2,000,000, and when the fee for professional services does not exceed $200,000. Services are for projects authorized within a three (3) year period, with an option to renew for an additional three (3) year period. Interested Firms must provide information regarding their experience and expertise in architectural design; structural design of institutional buildings, small buildings, building additions, re-roofing projects, and renovation projects in correctional environments. The selected Firm must be knowledgeable of construction standards related to prisons or jails and be licensed in the State of Florida to perform architectural services. Work will be related to designs for projects in Region II, Region III, and Region IV; therefore, the following locations are designated as the project sites for the purposes of the selection process: Region II Reception and Medical Center (RMC)-Located at 7765 S. CR 231, Lake Butler, Florida Region III Polk CI-Located at 10800 Evans Road, Polk City, Florida Region IV South Florida Reception (SFRC)-Located at 14000 NW 41st Street, Doral, Florida Any person requiring special accommodation in responding to this solicitation because of a disability should contact the Bureau of Procurement at (850) 717-3700, at least five (5) days prior to any pre-solicitation conference, solicitation opening or public meeting. For the hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Bureau of Procurement by using the Florida Relay Service, which can be reached at 1-800-955-8771 (TDD). Please direct all questions to: Nicole Todd Phone: (850) 717-3700 FAX: (850) 488-7189 501 South Calhoun St Tallahassee FL, 32399 Email: purchasing@fdc.myflorida.com Any person with a disability requiring special accommodations at the pre-solicitation conference and/or bid/proposal opening shall contact purchasing at the phone number above at least five (5) working days prior to the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact this office by using the Florida Relay Services which can be reached at 1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD). The Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids or accept minor irregularities in the best interest of the State of Florida. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.