Description
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking a qualified licensed general contractor to serve as Construction Manager (CM) at‑risk for the new Conner Complex Laboratory Facility (≈156,000 sf) in Tallahassee. The CM will provide pre‑construction services (design review, value engineering, cost estimating, GMP development) for a fixed fee and, upon GMP agreement, will manage all construction activities, subcontractor procurement, permitting, quality control, and project close‑out under a construction‑management‑at‑risk contract. The effort is funded pending legislative appropriation and will be performed under Florida statutes and applicable federal requirements.
• Project: New laboratory building (156,000 sf) housing BSL‑2/BSL‑3 labs, offices, storage, and support spaces.
• Scope: Fixed‑fee pre‑construction services, GMP negotiation, full construction‑phase management, subcontractor coordination, compliance with background‑check and licensing requirements.
• Timeline: SOQ released 2026‑10‑02; questions due 2026‑10‑12; proposals due 2026‑11‑09 5 PM ET; public opening 2026‑11‑10; interviews/short‑list anticipated mid‑Nov; award after evaluation.
• Deliverables: Completed SOQ packet (digital USB + hard copy), experience questionnaire, financial info, three reference letters, project list, staff resumes, contractor license copy, project‑management systems description.
• Evaluation: Office distance, financial capacity, relevant experience, staff qualifications, management systems, interview performance.
• Location: 3125 Conner Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32311.
• Required certifications: Lobbying, debarment, subcontractor background checks, substitute W‑9, compliance with Florida “scrutinized companies” statutes.