Design - Public Safety Hurricane Safe Room and Generator

Charlotte County, Florida, is soliciting professional planning and design services for the Public Safety Hurricane Safe Room and Generator project under RFP No. 20270074. The scope involves designing a resilient community facility with a gross area of approximately 39,720 square feet, providing 33,100 square feet of usable safe-room space to accommodate 1,655 occupants. The design must satisfy FEMA P-361 standards and provide reinforced protection against high winds and flying debris. The design phase must be completed by the HMGEP deadline of March 31, 2027, with the consultant required to maintain a Critical Path Method-based design schedule through the issuance of 100 percent construction documents. The selection process is qualifications-based, evaluated by a Professional Services Committee and approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Evaluation criteria include experience and capabilities in HMGP, CDBG, and FEMA projects, a point-based assessment of the volume of work performed for the County within the last 24 months, and a review of at least three relevant references. Proposers must submit electronic proposals including a company profile, key personnel resumes, a technical methodology, and a detailed cost proposal. Compliance requirements are extensive, including adherence to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and federal regulations such as 2 CFR Part 200. Mandatory submissions include a signed Drug Free Workplace Form and a BYRD Anti-Lobbying Certification. Kimberly Chamberlain serves as the primary point of contact for this solicitation.