CONNER COMPLEX NEW LABORATORY FACILITY

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS or Department) issues this Request for Statement of Qualifications (SOQ / solicitation) seeking proposals and/or responses from licensed general contractors (vendors / firms / contractors / respondents) to provide construction management (CM) at risk services (i.e., the Negotiated Fee-Guaranteed Maximum Price Construction Contracting Method, as defined in Rule 60D-5.002(11) Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) on the following project:

Project 1175: Conner Complex New Laboratory Facility

3125 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32311

In December of 2023, the Department completed a conceptual study for the relocation of existing laboratory staff and operations at the Tallahassee Conner Complex campus into a new proposed laboratory facility. The facility study report is available upon request. The new modernized laboratory of approximately 156,000 square feet will house five department scientific divisions of various disciplines for spatial, infrastructure, environmental, and operational efficiency. [...] Space uses will include dedicated labs, BSL-2 and BSL-3 capable, offices, storage, shared utility services, and loading / receiving. In addition to the consolidation of campus laboratory operations, the Department contemplates the displacement and necessary relocation of multiple offices within the complex including administrative staff, warehouse distribution/receiving, and various maintenance operations as a requirement of the project.

The selected CM will work cooperatively with the design firm and project consultants procured by the Department for successful delivery of the project. Construction of the new laboratory facility and site development is subject to future legislative appropriation.

The CM shall be paid a fixed fee for preconstruction services to include critical assessment of design and recommendation; value engineering; market/constructability analysis; preliminary schedules; cost estimates for each item or proposal package at progressive design milestones and upon completion of the 100% construction documents stage; and development of a guaranteed maximum price (GMP).

If a GMP is agreed on, the CM shall fully and satisfactorily manage the project to completion. The CM is responsible to provide appropriate staff and oversight, bonding, quality controls, permitting, advertising and competitively bid trade contracts in accordance with Rule Chapter 60D-5, F.A.C.

The selected CM shall demonstrate that they can bring multiple qualified and competitive subcontractors to all related construction trades for successful project delivery. The CM must be capable of supplying workers that meet Florida Department of Law Enforcement criminal history Level 1 background checks.

Respondents should submit one (1) digital USB of the proposal in its entirety, one (1) original hardbound copy of the SOQ proposal to the Procurement Officer in accordance with the proposal deadlines stated herein. The original must contain an original signature of an official of the potential service provider who is authorized to bind the service provider to the proposal.

SOQ Proposals received by the Department after the due date as specified in the Calendar of Events (or agency numbered addendum) will be rejected as untimely and will not be considered.

The following items should be completed and submitted in the vendor's SOQ: a brief letter of interest; a completed *Appendix I, Experience Questionnaire and Contractor's Financial Information*; a minimum of three reference letters for comparable projects; project listing of relevant experience; resumes of proposed staff; a reproduction of the firm's current contractor(s) license; and a description of effective project management systems.

Responsiveness requires a completed *Acknowledgement Form (ATTACHMENT A)*, *ATTACHMENT B*, and *Appendix I*. A completed and signed *Vendor Certification Form (ATTACHMENT C – FORM PUR 7801)* should be included in the vendor's response.

Preliminary evaluation points:

| Criteria | Available Points |
| --- | --- |
| Proposed Office Distance to Site | 10 |
| Financial Capacity to Project Scope | 5 |
| Relevant Project Type Experience | 20 |
| Proposed Preconstruction Phase Staff | 15 |
| Proposed Construction Phase Staff | 15 |
| Project Management Systems Utilization | 10 |

Interview evaluation points:

| Criteria | Available Points |
| --- | --- |
| References for Relevant Projects | 5 |
| Preconstruction Services | 10 |
| Bid Marketplace Effort | 10 |
| Construction Site Mobilization | 15 |
| Construction Phase Scheduling | 15 |
| Overall Approach & Methodology | 20 |