Site work and new construction of a fire / police facility in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a fire / police facility.

The South Walton Fire District ("District") seeks proposals from qualified architectural firms to provide professional services for the future construction of a multi-use building intended to function as the headquarters for the District's Fire and Life Safety and Beach Safety Divisions.The Fire and Life Safety Division comprises an administrative staff of eight (8) fire and life safety inspectors as well as two (2) customer service specialists who interact directly with the public to process requests for new construction plan reviews, beach bonfire permitting, and payment of impact fees. The Beach Safety Division comprises an administrative staff of five (5) personnel who oversee the District's beach lifeguarding program covering 26 miles of beaches along the Gulf of America. In addition to the administrative functions, the facility will include space for a public facing reception area, employee workout facility, classroom, meeting room, indoor and outdoor showers, and enclosed vehicle and equipment storage. Secondary space requirements may include space for occasional housing of a fire engine or ambulance during peak seasonal hours. The first phase of the project requires development of at least three (3) concept design options considering the benefits of the most effective and efficient use of space and costs, including options for a two-story structure versus single-single structure for the site. The selected concept design will then be carried through the schematic design phase to complete the first phase of the project. If the Board of Commissioners ("Board")elects to initiate subsequent phases of the project, the District will issue a Notice to Proceed to the successful respondent for such phase, which will include the maximum compensation for such phase. These additional phases include the development of bid-design documents, construction administration, and project closeout. Deadline to submit questions January 29 , 2026 at 4:00 PM CST All questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing via electronic mail to DLATOUR@SWFD.ORG using "RFP Question - Architectural Services" as the subject line. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. Request for Proposal for Design Services is Underway