Lake County Request for Qualifications: Event Center & Fairgrounds Design Services - 27-413 (2026)
Lake CountyCounty · Tavares, FL- Due
- Nov 19, 2026
- 7 days left
- Primary contact
- Sandra Rogers
- (352) 343-9839
The 30-second brief
Lake County, Florida invites sealed submissions for professional design services for an event center and fairgrounds under Florida Statute 287.055, the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA). The scope includes architectural and engineering design services, approach and staffing plans, project management, and site development. Submissions are due by November 3, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern, with the last day for questions on October 26, 2026. Evaluation criteria encompass professional qualifications, specialized experience, past performance with government agencies, project understanding, approach, and team capacity.
Professional qualifications (30), Specialized experience & technical competence (10), Capacity to accomplish work (10), Understanding of the project (15), Approach to the project (25), Quality of the Interview (10)
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Summary
Lake County, Florida invites sealed submissions for professional design services for an event center and fairgrounds under Florida Statute 287.055, the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA).
The scope includes architectural and engineering design services, approach and staffing plans, project management, and site development. Submissions are due by November 3, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Eastern, with the last day for questions on October 26, 2026. Evaluation criteria encompass professional qualifications, specialized experience, past performance with government agencies, project understanding, approach, and team capacity.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Attachment 1 – Submission Form
- Attachment 2 – Law Compliance Affidavit
- Attachment 3 – Team Composition Form
- Attachment 4 – Conflict of Interest
- Attachment 5 – Truth in Negotiations
- Attachment 6 – Similar Projects Form
- Proof of Sunbiz.org registration
- Completed W-9 form
- Proof of insurance or evidence of insurability
- Signed addenda
- Submit to
- https://c.lakecountyfl.gov/ProcurementDocuments/27-413_27-413EventCenter&FairgroundsDesignServices.docx
- Scope location
- Tavares, FL
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Lake County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 19, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://c.lakecountyfl.gov/ProcurementDocuments/27-413_27-413EventCenter&FairgroundsDesignServices.docx. For questions, contact Sandra Rogers.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Lake County in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Sandra Rogers at (352) 343-9839. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Professional qualifications (30), Specialized experience & technical competence (10), Capacity to accomplish work (10), Understanding of the project (15), Approach to the project (25), Quality of the..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Lake County?
All active and historical solicitations from Lake County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Lake County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 19, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attachment 1 – Submission Form, Attachment 2 – Law Compliance Affidavit, Attachment 3 – Team Composition Form, Attachment 4 – Conflict of Interest, Attachment 5 – Truth in Negotiations, Attachment 6 –. Review the full document from Lake County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Tavares, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.