Design Build Services for a Manufacturing Facility
| Agency: | Wakulla County |
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| State: | Florida |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | RFQ 2026-02 |
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RFQ 2026-02 Intent and General Information
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RFQ 2026-02 Design Criteria Package
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RFQ 2026-02 Instructions to Proposers
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RFQ 2026-02 Proposal Forms
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RFQ ADVERTISE DATE: FEBRUARY 19, 2026
RESPONSES DUE DATE AND TIME: MARCH 20, 2026 @ 3:00 P.M.
MAIL OR DELIVER RESPONSES TO: (hand-delivery or express mail services) Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners ATTN: RFQ 2026-02 3093 Crawfordville Highway Crawfordville, FL 32327 Contact: PROCUREMENT OFFICE Michelle Metcalf 3093 Crawfordville Highway Crawfordville, FL 32327 850-926-0919 mmetcalf@mywakulla.com
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WAKULLA COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INTENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR
DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES FOR A MANUFACTURING FACILITY
RFQ 2026-02
RFQ ADVERTISE DATE: FEBRUARY 19, 2026
RFQ RELEASE DATE: FEBRUARY 19, 2026
RESPONSES DUE DATE AND TIME: MARCH 20, 2026 @ 3:00 P.M.
MAIL OR DELIVER RESPONSES TO:
(hand-delivery or express mail services)
Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners
ATTN: RFQ 2026-02
3093 Crawfordville Highway
Crawfordville, FL 32327
Contact:
PROCUREMENT OFFICE
Michelle Metcalf
3093 Crawfordville Highway
Crawfordville, FL 32327
850-926-0919
mmetcalf@mywakulla.com
RFQ 2026-02 DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES FOR A MANUFACTURING FACILITY
INTENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION
SECTION 1.0 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SECTION 2.0 CONE OF SILENCE
SECTION 3.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES (SOS) / SCOPE OF WORK (SOW)
SECTION 4.0 PROPOSAL RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 5.0 PROPOSAL OPENING
SECTION 6.0 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS AND SELECTION PROCESS
SECTION 7.0 INTENT TO AWARD AND CONTRACT EXECUTION
SECTION 8.0 STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS (STAC)
APPENDICES
A. Legal Advertisement
B. Draft Contract
RFQ 2026-02 DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES FOR A MANUFACTURING FACILITY
INTENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION
INTENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Wakulla County (“County”), Florida through Requests for Qualifications No. 2026-02, is soliciting
proposals from qualified firms registered to do business in the State of Florida the provision of
Design Build Services for a manufacturing facility, herein referred to as “the Services”.
INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) is issued to provide the selection process for Design/Build
services for a manufacturing facility located at Opportunity Park in Wakulla County. Firms
submitting a response to the RFQ will be asked at a minimum to state their
understanding/experience to the project and offer their methodology for meeting the criteria
noted in this RFQ. The shortlisted finalists will then be requested to participate in an oral
presentation.
Background
The County has received funding from Triumph Gulf Coast and FloridaCommerce to construct a
manufacturing facility in the County’s industrial park, Opportunity Park (the “Project” or the
“Work”). The Project will consist of a one-hundred thousand square foot manufacturing space
and an eighteen-thousand square foot office space, and is more particularly described in the
Design Criteria Package. The Design Criteria Package was prepared by Akel Logan Shafer of
Jacksonville, Florida (“Design Consultant”), and consists of the following information.
• Civil Engineering
• Conceptual Design
• Environmental Clearance
• Complete Topographic and Property Survey of the Project Site
• Existing Utility Research and Survey
The Design Criteria Package is located on Wakulla County’s Procurement website under RFQ
2026-02 Design Build Services for a Manufacturing Facility.
The County is seeking a qualified Firm or combination of Firms certified to engage in contracting
under §489.119, Florida Statutes, or to practice engineering, architecture, or landscape
architecture under §§471.023, 481.219, or 481.319, Florida Statutes, (“DESIGN BUILDER”) to
complete the following elements of the Project, as further described in the Scope of Work
included in Section 3.0 hereof:
• Completion Phase 1 - Preconstruction Services, including preparation of design
plans (30%, 60%, 90%).
• Development of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (“GMP”) for completion of Phase
2 – Final Construction Document Submittals, Permitting and Construction
Services, for consideration by the County.
• Contingent upon the County’s approval of the GMP and issuance of a notice to
proceed, complete construction of the Project.
RFQ 2026-02 DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES FOR A MANUFACTURING FACILITY
INTENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION
BUDGET
The current approximate overall project budget is $21.5 million dollars. The design/build
construction value is To Be Determined.
Details on the submission of the Cost Proposal are outlined in detail in the document labeled
RFQ 2026-02 Instructions to Proposers. Fees for Phase 1 - Preconstruction Services will be
submitted as part of this RFQ and will be part of the evaluation criteria. Fees for Phase 2 -
Construction services will be developed and negotiated at the end of Phase 1, culminating in
the development of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (“GMP”).
Firms interested in preparing a response to this RFQ must complete the requirements set forth
in this RFQ, its attached forms, documents, and certifications, and documents incorporated by
reference (collectively referred to as the “RFQ”). The conditions set forth herein are binding on
the Proposer as confirmed by the signature of a person with legal authority to bind the Proposer
on the cover letter transmitting its Proposal to the County in response to this RFQ.
If this RFQ is amended, the County Procurement Office will issue an appropriate addendum to
the RFQ. If an addendum is issued, all terms and conditions of this RFQ that are not specifically
modified in the addendum shall remain unchanged. An addendum to this RFQ will be issued if
any of the dates and/or times change. Specific dates/times will be determined at each phase.
It is understood and the Proposer hereby agrees to be solely responsible for obtaining all
materials and determining the best methods that will be utilized to meet the intent of the
specifications of this RFQ. Failure by the Proposer to acquaint themselves with the available
information will not relieve them from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost
of successfully performing the Work. Proposers are expected to examine the specifications and
all instructions pertaining to the required commodities/services. Failure to do so will be at
Proposer’s own risk.
The County reserves the right to reject any Proposal found to be non-responsive, vague, or non-
conforming. The County also reserves the right at any time to withdraw all or part of this RFQ in
order to protect its best interests. The County is not liable for any costs incurred by the Proposer
in preparing its response, nor is a response an offer to contract with any Proposer. Pursuant to
Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (FS), all responses are subject to Florida’s public records laws.
While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information in the RFQ,
it is recognized that the information may not be complete in every detail and that all work may
not be expressly mentioned in the RFQ. It is the responsibility of the Proposer to include in its
Proposal all pertinent information in accordance with the objectives of the RFQ.
Proposers interested in the Work are instructed to submit one (1) original hard copy, five (5)
copies of the original and one (1) electronic copy (non-returnable USB flash drive) of its
complete Proposal in accordance with this RFQ, no later than March 20, 2026 @ 3:00 P.M., unless
RFQ 2026-02 DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES FOR A MANUFACTURING FACILITY
INTENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION
otherwise changed through an addendum to this RFQ, to the Procurement Office at 3093
Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327. (Microsoft Word versions of all proposal
documents can be requested from the Procurement Office.) Proposals received after this date
and time will not be considered and shall be returned unopened.
Wakulla County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
MBE/WBE businesses are encouraged to participate
Wakulla County strictly enforces open and fair competition
ADA – Special Accommodations: Any person requiring accommodations by the County due to a
disability should call the Purchasing Office at 850-926-0919 at least five (5) working days prior to any
pre-response Conference, response opening, or meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired,
please contact the County Purchasing Office by the Florida Relay Service, which can be reached at 1-
800-955-8771 (TDD).
The RFQ and any addenda issued are available on the Wakulla County website at
http://www.mywakulla.com or by contacting the County at 850-926-0919. All questions pertaining
to this RFQ should be submitted in writing in accordance with the RFQ instructions set forth in Section
1.1 of the RFQ.
SECTION 1.0 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Failure to comply with this or any other paragraph of this RFQ shall be sufficient reason for
rejection of the Proposal.
All times listed in the Schedule of Events are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Event
Date/Time
RFQ Advertisement Date
February 19, 2026
Release of RFQ
February 19, 2026
Technical Questions Due from Prospective Proposers
March 5, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
Responses to Technical Questions Due from County
March 12, 2026
PROPOSALS DUE TO BOCC
March 20, 2026 by 3:00 p.m.
Oral Presentations
March 31 – April 1, 2026
Posting of Committee Rankings
April 2, 2026
Board Consideration of Selection Committee Rankings
April 6, 2026
and Authorization to Enter into Negotiations
Posting of Intended Award
April 7, 2026
Board Consideration of Intended Award*
April 10, 2026
Posting of Notice of Award
April 13, 2026
*This will be a special called Board Meeting.
1.1 All inquiries and questions concerning this RFQ must be in writing (e-mail is acceptable),
received in accordance with Section 1.0 Schedule of Events, and must be directed to:
Michelle Metcalf, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs at mmetcalf@mywakulla.com.
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.
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