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 Statewide geographical area. The selected firm may be required to perform its services on an accelerated schedule. 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., a professional services contract will be awarded to one (1) firm following the recommendations of the Selection Committee, in accordance with the statutory negotiation procedures. PROJECT: 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. CONTRACT TERM: Services are for projects authorized within a three (3) year period, with an option to renew for an additional three (3) year period. EXPERIENCE: 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. LOCATION(S): The work will be related to designs for projects throughout the State of 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). The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.
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