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Lee County Professional Design and Engineering Services for Safe Rooms - CN260271KLB - 2026

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Due
Oct 22, 2026
Deadline passed
Posted
Sep 22, 2026
Primary contact
Kacey Bell
(239) 533-8835

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What they're buying

Lee County Board of County Commissioners seeks a qualified consultant to provide professional design and engineering services to assess, design, engineer, and document the scope of work for a new one-story stand-alone safe room facility to be located at two separate land parcels in Lee County, Florida. Funded in part by U.S. HUD Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and FEMA/FDEM Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), compliance with 2 CFR part 200 and 24 CFR part 570 is required. Submissions are due by October 22, 2026, at 2:30 PM (ET) via Ion Wave portal or hand-delivered to the Procurement Management Department at 2115 Second Street, 1st Floor, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Questions are due by October 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET).

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Qualifications of Firm, Company Relevant Experience & References, Firm Plan of Approach, Personnel

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Summary

Lee County Board of County Commissioners seeks a qualified consultant to provide professional design and engineering services to assess, design, engineer, and document the scope of work for a new one-story stand-alone safe room facility to be located at two separate land parcels in Lee County, Florida.

Funded in part by U.S. HUD Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and FEMA/FDEM Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), compliance with 2 CFR part 200 and 24 CFR part 570 is required. Submissions are due by October 22, 2026, at 2:30 PM (ET) via Ion Wave portal or hand-delivered to the Procurement Management Department at 2115 Second Street, 1st Floor, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Questions are due by October 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET).

EVALUATION CRITERIA

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  • Qualifications of Firm
  • Company Relevant Experience & References
  • Firm Plan of Approach
  • Personnel

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS

Evaluation Criteria Package, Required Forms Package, Terms and Conditions, Lee County Insurance Requirement, Supplemental Conditions - CDBG-DR, CDBG-DR Contract Provisions, Disclosure Section 3, Special Conditions, Detailed Specifications & Scope of Work, Response Attachment Checklist, Affidavit of Immigration Laws E-Verify, Affidavit Sections 287.138 and 787.06, Certification Debarment Suspension Ineligibility Exclusion, Certification Regarding Lobbying and Disclosure Form, EEO FORM, Lee County FL Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification, Schedule D Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation, Negligence Breach and or Non-Compliance Disclosure Form, Public Entity Crime Form, Reference Survey, Sub-Contractor Consultant List, Vendor Background Screening Affidavit, Proposal Label, Addendum 1, Attachment 1 - Addendum 1 - Revised Submittal Requirements & Eval Criteria, Attachment 2 - Addendum 1 - Boundary Survey for Babcock Ranch site, Attachment 3 - Addendum 1 - Boundary Survey for Lee Health Sports Complex site

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https://leegov.ionwave.net
Scope location
Fort Myers, FL

Questions about this RFP

How do I respond to this RFP from Lee County?

Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 22, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://leegov.ionwave.net. For questions, contact Kacey Bell.

Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?

Most government agencies, including Lee 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 RFP 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 Kacey Bell at (239) 533-8835. 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: "Qualifications of Firm, Company Relevant Experience & References, Firm Plan of Approach, Personnel" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.

Where can I find more RFPs from Lee County?

All active and historical solicitations from Lee County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Lee County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.

What documents are required to bid on this RFP?

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: Evaluation Criteria Package, Required Forms Package, Terms and Conditions, Lee County Insurance Requirement, Supplemental Conditions - CDBG-DR, CDBG-DR Contract Provisions, Disclosure Section 3, Speci. Review the full document from Lee 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: Fort Myers, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.

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