The purpose of this Request For Statement of Qualifications (RSQ) is to solicit competitive sealed
Proposals to select a Vendor(s) to supply LAKE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS DESIGN,
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING, AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
on an as-required basis for Lake County, Florida. The County reserves the right to make multiple
awards if deemed appropriate. Use of a continuing contract and selection of contract vendors for task
assignments under a multiple award continuing contract will be in consonance with Florida Statute
287.055. This solicitation is officially posted on the County's website exclusively. Direct all inquiries to the Contracting Officer (official point of contact) listed:
Bill Ponko, CPPO, CPPB, Contracting Officer
Telephone: 352-343-9489
E-mail: bill.ponko@lakecountyfl.gov Vendors arriving five minutes after the start time of the conference will not be admitted and
deemed non-responsive. A response from Vendors failing to attend a Mandatory Pre-Bid
Conference will not be accepted.
Vendors shall attend the entire conference. Failure to comply with this Section 3.0 will result
in the Vendor being deemed non-responsive. It is recommended to bring solicitation documents
to the conference.
Vendors shall conduct and maintain social distancing as required by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. Attendees are advised to bring proper equipment, as needed, for proper
review of this area, as additional site visits shall not be allowed.
Vendors are advised to visit the site of the proposed work and become familiar with conditions
which may affect the work to be done or the equipment, materials, and labor required. It is
understood that the sites are active work locations and that while on site for examination, a
Vendor should not interfere with the operations of that site. Contact Bill Ponko at 352-343-9489
for a site visitation appointment.
In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons
with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in the process, or an interpreter
to participate in any proceedings under this solicitation, should contact the Contracting Officer
listed in Section 1.1 for assistance, at least two (2) business days before any meeting date. All communication, inquiries, or requests for exceptions are to be
directed to the Contracting Officer listed. The last day for questions or requests
for exceptions is 12/14/2023. Additional Bid Open Note: Interested parties may listen solicitation opening by calling 1-321-332-7400, Conference ID 971 920 36#
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