Description
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking a licensed general contractor to act as Construction Manager (CM) at‑risk for the expansion of the Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (BADDL) Building 1000 in Kissimmee, FL. The CM will provide both pre‑construction services (design review, value engineering, cost estimating, GMP development) and full construction management for a new 31,000 sf laboratory wing and a 5,000 sf pre‑engineered maintenance shop, including demolition of an existing 1950s structure. The contract will be awarded on a “CM at‑risk” basis with a fixed pre‑construction fee and a guaranteed maximum price for construction. The solicitation requires submission of a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) by 5 PM ET on 19 Nov 2026, with a public opening on 20 Nov 2026 and interviews slated for early December. Respondents must be registered in MyFloridaMarketplace, provide extensive project experience, financial capacity, and staff resumes, and comply with numerous state certifications and background‑check requirements.