RFQ 2026-02 Design Build Services for a Manufacturing Facility4

The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for design-build services for a manufacturing facility. Here is a summary of the key points: **Project Overview** * The project involves the construction of a 100,000 square foot manufacturing space and an 18,000 square foot office space in Opportunity Park, Wakulla County. * The project has a budget of approximately $21.5 million. * The county is seeking a qualified design-builder to provide pre-construction services, final design, permitting, and construction services. **RFQ Details** * The RFQ was advertised on February 19, 2026, and responses are due by March 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. * The RFQ is available on the county's website, and all questions and requests for clarification must be submitted in writing to the contact person. * A cone of silence is in effect, and proposers are not allowed to communicate with county officers, agents, or employees regarding the RFQ or project. **Scope of Services** * The scope of services includes two phases: 1. Phase 1 - Pre-construction services, including design and development of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). 2. Phase 2 - Final design, permitting, and construction services. * The design-builder will be responsible for performing pre-construction services, including scheduling and attending design work sessions, preparing a comprehensive construction budget, and developing a project schedule. **Evaluation and Selection** * The county will evaluate proposals based on the qualifications and experience of the design-builder, as well as the proposed approach and methodology. * The county reserves the right to reject any proposal found to be non-responsive, vague, or non-conforming. * The selection process will include oral presentations and a review of the proposals by a selection committee. **Timeline** * The schedule of events includes the following key dates: + February 19, 2026: RFQ advertisement and release + March 5, 2026: Technical questions due from proposers + March 12, 2026: Responses to technical questions due from the county + March 20, 2026: Proposals due + March 31 - April 1, 2026: Oral presentations + April 2, 2026: Posting of committee rankings + April 6, 2026: Board consideration of selection committee rankings and authorization to enter into negotiations + April 10, 2026: Posting of intended award + April 13, 2026: Board consideration of intended award and posting of notice of award.