Site work and new construction of a fire / police facility in Winter Haven, Florida. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a fire / police facility; and for site work for a fire / police facility.

As of February 9, 2026, a selection has not yet been made and a timeline for construction has not yet been established. Architectural & Engineering Services for Polk County Fire Rescue Administration Headquarters Description: Provide architectural and engineering services for the design and construction of a new Fire Rescue administration headquarters to be located at the Polk County Public Safety Complex on Jim Keene Boulevard in Winter Haven, FL 33880. Polk County desires to design and construct a new Fire Rescue administration headquarters presenting an opportunity to replace outdated facilities and create a modern, efficient, and secure headquarters that supports the vital work of Polk County Fire Rescue. The County has not selected a project construction delivery method. A separate solicitation method will be initiated once a project construction delivery method is determined. Given that the county's two most used delivery methods are Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) and competitive lump-sum bidding, the selected A/E firm will be required to coordinate and interface with either a yet to be determined CMAR firm or a competitive lump-sum bid firm. Coordination may include, but is not limited to design review, preconstruction phase services, bidding, and construction services. A/E's firm shall provide the necessary information indicating their understanding and working knowledge associated with both CMAR and competitive lump sum bidding construction delivery methods. Contact: Tabatha Shirah - Tabathashirah@polk-county.net Proposals may be mailed, express mailed or hand delivered. It is the Proposers responsibility to ensure their package is delivered to the Procurement Division prior to the Receiving date and time referenced. Proposals delivered at 2:00 p.m. or later will not be accepted. If you are submitting a sealed parcel proposal submit one (1) original marked ORIGINAL and five (5) copies marked COPY of the proposal in a sealed parcel to the Procurement Division. Bid Opening: or as soon as possible thereafter. All prospective Proposers that are interested in submitting their proposals electronically can do so via the County's secure electronic submittal, Kiteworks. Proposers must email tabathashirah@polkfl.gov at least 48 hours prior to opening to receive a link to upload their submittal. Question Deadline 12/03/2025 at 4:00 PM ET Questions regarding this RFP must be in writing and must be sent to Tabatha Shirah, Senior Procurement Analyst, via email at tabathashirah@polkfl.gov. All questions must be received. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.