Renovation of a municipal facility in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

Palm Beach County requires design professional services for the following project: Architectural/Engineering services for the programming, design, permitting, and construction administration of the North County Courthouse located at 3188 PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens. This facility is currently occupied and in daily operation. Planned improvements include but are not limited to interior renovations to the public lobby to accommodate a new security control room, modifications to interior office areas including approximately 15,000 s.f. of renovations to office space vacated by the Tax Collector, 10,000 s.f. of interior office modifications to accommodate relocated offices, creation of first-floor judicial restrooms, minor expansion and modifications to the existing card access system to accommodate floor plan revisions, modifications to building systems including Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), re-roofing of the building, re-keying of the building, replacement of the buildings fire alarm system and minor parking area improvements. Up to 15 points shall be awarded based on the level of MBE dollar participation for African American owned businesses that has been committed to on the prime respondents team. GSC Findings to support MBE preference: The Countys Disparity Study found disparity in professional services contracting (CCNA) for African American Owned businesses. The SBE goal for this project is a mandatory minimum of 20% participation. Palm Beach County reserves the right to waive any irregularities or reject any and all proposals. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.