RFSQ/RFQ -16278 Continuing Construction Management Services

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is soliciting Construction Management at Risk firms for a continuing services regional area contract to provide remodeling, repairs, and upgrades to juvenile detention facilities. The scope of work covers four primary regions: Northwest, Northeast, Central, and South Florida. Qualified firms must be licensed pursuant to Section 489.113 of the Florida Statutes and prequalified according to Rule 60D-5.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code. The selection process involves a multi-stage evaluation including a preliminary screening of financial capacity and experience, followed by interviews and presentations. Key requirements include the ability to provide workers who pass Florida Department of Law Enforcement criminal history background checks and the capacity to furnish 100 percent payment and performance bonds of 7,725,000 dollars per project for work exceeding 2 million dollars. For projects under 2 million dollars, alternative payment protections such as irrevocable letters of credit or certificates of deposit are acceptable. The contract utilizes a Guaranteed Maximum Price model with a tiered fee schedule for the construction manager. Performance is measured by compliance with OSHA safety guidelines, applicable building codes, and potential green building standards such as LEED or Green Globes. Payment terms allow the owner 40 calendar days for processing after receipt of invoices, with a 10 percent retainage held until substantial completion.