Renovation of a municipal facility in Sebring, Florida. Design plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

The deadline for RFI is Tuesday, January 17, 2023, prior to 5:00 PM. Highlands County is looking for one firm to lead all aspects of the design work to include civil engineering, architectural design, and construction phase services. The project objective is to produce a multi-phased conceptual plan followed by permit and construction ready design documents required for completing the first phase of the Special Needs Shelter. The design should take into consideration all construction methods and yield a facility design with the proper fit and function required by State of Florida Health Department while also being cost conscious. The Consultant shall implement low impact development standards and use sustainable design principles and practices. The architecture, landscaping and building systems shall be designed for efficiency and ease of maintenance. Designing for staff efficiencies, operational safety, durability, and ease of maintenance shall be recognized as a key component in all aspects of the design. Consultant is to be mindful and adhere to Zoning Regulations, Sanitary Codes, Health and Fire Laws, Local Ordinances, and any other applicable State or Federal laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to the design and construction of a Special Needs Shelter for this project and taking into consideration this is a functioning facility during the process. The Consultant must take into consideration local City ordinances when recommending exterior building finishes. Pursuant to Section 287.055, Florida Statutes (the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act or CCNA), the Board of County Commissioners, Highlands County, Florida, and the Board of County Commissioners sitting as the Board of Supervisors of various Special Benefit Districts of Highlands County, Florida, hereby gives notice that it intends to award a professional services agreement for the work specified RFP 22-021- LKD Professional Services for the Highlands County Special Needs Shelter facility, and seeks responses for the acquisition of professional services within the described scope of services. A hard copy response is to include the following: all-inclusive identical paper copies, one (1) original paper copy (signed in blue ink), of the response, and one (1) all-inclusive original, electronic copy (Thumb drive) of the original response. Submissions received later than the date and time as specified will be rejected. The Board shall not be responsible for delays caused by the method of delivery such as, but not limited to; Internet, United States Postal Service, overnight express mail service(s), or delays caused by any other occurrence. One or more County Commissioners may be in attendance at meetings. Highlands County encourages Small business, Minority Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises to participate in this solicitation. Highlands County Local Preference Policy will not apply to the award of this bid. The County does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This nondiscrimination policy involves every aspect of the Board's functions, including one's access to, participation, employment or treatment in its programs or activities. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 286.26, Florida Statutes should contact ADA Coordinator at: 863-402-6500 (Voice), or via Florida Relay Service 711, or by e-mail: hrmanager@highlandsfl.gov. Requests for CART or interpreter services should be made at least 24 hours in advance to permit coordination of the service. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.