Renovation of a mixed-use development in Marianna, Florida. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Endeavor Forward, Inc. (EF), a Florida not-for-profit, is seeking is seeking qualifications for the selection of a design-build firm to provide design and construction services to renovate two existing adjacent buildings managed by EF located in Marianna, FL to be used to provide unique training classroom spaces focused on Employment & Independent Living Education. The "West Building" (2660 Endeavor Blvd.) will be renovated to provide job skills training classrooms to prepare students for competitive employment in areas such as automotive technology, hospitality, or manufacturing. The "East Building" (4108 Gov. Rick Scott Drive) will be renovated to provide an independent living classroom to prepare students for independent living. It is the intent of EF to select and negotiate one contract with a firm that meets the requirements outlined in the RFQ. The design-build firm must include at a minimum a Florida licensed certified general contractor and a Florida licensed professional engineer or architect on the proposed team. The design-build firm shall submit five copies of the firm's experience and qualifications. Responses will be evaluated by the following criteria 1) Engineering/construction experience(s), with similar facilities, 2) Experience with design-build/construction management projects, 3) Experience of project team, 4) Ability of firm to deliver project in a timely manner. Each factor is eligible for a maximum of 25 points. Email requests and questions may be directed to Tammy Dasher dasthert@jacksoncountyfl.gov. Small business and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit proposals, and firms using such subcontractors are strongly encouraged to solicit such firms in the subcontracting process. Any Contracts/subcontracts issued under this procurement must comply with the necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used, when possible, in accordance with 2 CFR 200.321. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 USC 1701u (Section 3).