RFP Design Build Florida NY Head Start Child Care Center

This contract involves a Request for Proposal issued by the Agri-Business Child Development (ABCD) organization to identify qualified development firms, architects, and consultants for a comprehensive design-build project at the ABCD Florida NY Child Care Center located at 14 Edward J. Lempka Drive in the Village of Florida, within the Town of Goshen, Orange County. The primary goal is to conduct a detailed analysis and develop a design-build solution for the renovation or potential expansion of an existing 5,500 square foot facility to better serve early childhood education programs. The project aims to optimize the use of the property, ensuring compliance with zoning and permitting requirements, and to evaluate infrastructure updates, renovation options, and cost-benefit considerations. The procurement process emphasizes a deadline for proposal submissions by November 20, 2025, with the project budget set at approximately $2.55 million and a completion target of no later than November 30, 2027. The scope of work includes assessing whether to renovate or construct anew, addressing infrastructure needs, and providing comprehensive planning and design services. The contract is managed by William Powers, the Director of Facilities for ABCD, and the project is situated within the broader context of early childhood development initiatives supported by the organization. The RFP documents detail the submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and project expectations, reflecting a strategic effort to enhance the facility’s capacity and functionality to support community educational services.