Demolition, site work, remodeling and addition to a fire / police facility in Deland, Florida. Completed plans call for the addition of a fire / police facility; for the demolition of a fire / police facility; for the remodel of a fire / police facility; and for site work for a fire / police facility.

The purpose of this request for statement of qualifications (RSQ) is to select the most highly qualified firm(s) to provide the requested services. It is anticipated that multiple firm will be awarded a basic contract to provide the necessary services for a period ofthree (3) years or project completion, whichever is longer, may be allowable exercisable at the option of the County and as approved by the Volusia County Council and mutually agreed upon. A pre-proposal conference will not be held for this project. Clarification/Correction of Entry/Minor Irregularities The County of Volusia reserves the right to allow for the clarification of questionable entries and the correction of OBVIOUS MISTAKES. The County reserves the right to waive minor irregularities in Submittals, providing such action is in the best interest of the County. Minor irregularities are defined as those that have no adverse effect on the County's best interests, and will not affect the outcome of the selection process by giving the Respondent an advantage or benefit not enjoyed by other Respondents. Revisions, Addenda, Questions & Answers: 1. It is incumbent upon each Bidder to carefully examine this solicitation's specifications, scope of work/service, terms, and conditions. The posting of answers through the County's eProcurement Portal is the only official methods by which interpretation, clarification, or additional information can be given. Questions and exceptions concerning any Section of this RSQ shall be directed through the question and answer section of the County's eProcurement Portal. 2. If it becomes necessary for the County to revise or clarify any part of this RSQ the solicitation will be updated on the County's eProcurement Portal by one of the following methods: the posting of answers to questions received; the revision of solicitation language/documentation. It is each Bidder's responsibility to check the County's eProcurement Portal for any posted answers, and/or solicitation changes. Each Respondent shall ensure that they have reviewed all questions & answers and/or changes to this RSQ before submitting their proposal. By submitting a response, Respondents acknowledge that they have reviewed all posted answers, and/or solicitation changes prior to the posted closing time. 3. Each answer issued by the County shall become a material part of this solicitation. Answers posted by the County, and/or changes made to the solicitation shall become a material part of this solicitation. 4. Questions and exceptions shall be submitted before 11:59 pm on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Thereafter, no further questions or exceptions will be accepted or reviewed by the County and Bidders' right to submit questions or exceptions will terminate and any questions or exceptions not previously made shall be deemed waived. Oral representations will not be binding on the County. Assignment Consultant may not assign or otherwise convey Consultant's rights and/or obligations under this Contract without obtaining County's prior written consent, which consent County may withhold, limit and/or condition in County's sole discretion, including, but not limited to, requiring the Consultant or his/her proposed successor in interest to post a performance bond. Any consent by the County under this Section shall be by written amendment to the Contract in a form and substance specified by the County in its sole discretion. If Consultant desires to assign or otherwise convey its rights and/or obligations under this Contract, Consultant shall no less than thirty (30) days prior to the assignment's proposed effective date, provide County with a written request for County's consent. Failure to provide such notice may result in the County assessing a processing fee of Five Hundred Dollars (US $500.00); however, payment of such fee shall not entitle the Consultant to the County's acceptance or approval of its request for assignment. Failure by the Consultant to obtain the County's consent in accordance with this Section prior to assignment or other conveyance shall: 1) constitute a material breach of the Contract; and 2) entitle the County to retain any and all legal rights, claims and defense to enforce this Section, including, but not limited to, injunctive, declaratory, damages and attorney's fees and costs. Payment of any sum by the County in accordance with the Contract to the Consultant or any person or entity prior to the Consultant obtaining the County's consent to the assignment shall not constitute a waiver of the rights of the County under this Section. Nothing herein shall preclude the right of the County to waive its rights under this Section but no waiver shall be granted by the County without a written and duly executed amendment to the Contract. Limitation of Liability/Indemnification Indemnification. Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the County, including its districts, authorities, separate units of government established by law (constitutional), ordinance or resolution, partners, elected and non-elected officials, employees, agents, volunteers, and any party with whom the County has agreed by contract to provide additional insured status from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees arising out of, resulting from, or incident to Consultant's performance of its obligations in whole or part of this Contract, unless such injury or damage is occasioned solely by the fault, negligence, or willful misconduct of the County. In all claims against the County, Consultant's indemnification obligation shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or any benefits payable by or for Consultant, or its employees, agents, or subconsultants. Indemnification for Grant Funded Projects. For any agreements that are funded or may in future be funded by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance grants or other Federal or State grants or program, the following shall apply: Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Florida Department of Emergency Management, its employees and/or their contractors (FDEM) and the government of the United States, its employees and/or their contractors (US), from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees arising out of, resulting from, or incident to Consultant's performance of its obligations in whole or part of this Agreement, unless such injury or damage is occasioned solely by the fault, negligence, or willful misconduct of the FDEM, or US. In all claims against FDEM or US, Consultant's indemnification obligation shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or any benefits payable by or for Consultant, or its employees, agents, or subconsultants. The additions/ alterations are described as adding a second floor to a single-story structure and remodeling the first floor plus minor sitework of additional parking spaces. The second floor will house dormitories and a meeting room. The first floor to be remodeled will include adding EMS (Emergency Medical Services) office/ day room facilities. The additions/ alterations shall comply with Risk Category IV, 155 mph, large missile impact design. Features of the additions/ alterations split system HVAC, masonry, concrete, steel framing, interior walls and finishes, plumbing, electrical, power, communications, audio visual systems, security surveillance and access control and minimal site work. The project is funded in part by a grant from the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management Bureau, HMGP Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The CM/GC shall provide supporting documentation during construction such as progress photos as may be required by the County. Design shall comply with all jurisdictional agency requirements including, but not limited to, County of Volusia, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Army Corp of Engineers (ACOE), St. Johns Water Management District (SJWMD) and any other applicable agency. include upgraded power service, new generator/ tank for expanded 24-hour power entire building, Shortlist Confirmed.