Taylor County Architectural Engineering Services - Special Needs Emergency Shelter Project - MS047 2026
Taylor CountyCounty · Taylor County, FL- Due
- Dec 4, 2026
- 32 days left
- Primary contact
- Melody Cox
- (850) 371-0377
The 30-second brief
Taylor County is seeking sealed RFQ responses from qualified professional architectural and engineering firms to provide professional design and engineering services for the Taylor County Special Needs Emergency Shelter Project, Agreement No. MS047. Funded by CDBG-DR ($4,969,425), the project involves constructing a new hardened emergency shelter adjacent to Doctors’ Memorial Hospital as part of the Public Safety Complex. The facility will provide local shelter capacity for medically vulnerable and elderly residents and shelter-in-place space for emergency personnel, featuring ICC/NSSA 500 storm-shelter compliance, Florida Building Code Risk Category IV standards, redundant power, HVAC, plumbing, and life-safety systems. Submission deadline is December 4, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. local time. Price is not an evaluation factor; selection follows CCNA qualifications-based procedures.
Submittal requirements and understanding of RFQ (10), Qualifications and licensure of personnel (10), WBE/DBE/MBE and Veteran Owned Business participation (10), Current workload and schedule impact (10), Financial viability and responsibility (10), Firm reputation and past record (10), Understanding of project requirements and CDBG-DR (10), Previous experience with emergency shelters and federally funded projects (10), Capability to meet milestone schedules (10), Expertise in multidisciplinary project management (10)
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Summary
Taylor County is seeking sealed RFQ responses from qualified professional architectural and engineering firms to provide professional design and engineering services for the Taylor County Special Needs Emergency Shelter Project, Agreement No.
MS047. Funded by CDBG-DR ($4,969,425), the project involves constructing a new hardened emergency shelter adjacent to Doctors’ Memorial Hospital as part of the Public Safety Complex. The facility will provide local shelter capacity for medically vulnerable and elderly residents and shelter-in-place space for emergency personnel, featuring ICC/NSSA 500 storm-shelter compliance, Florida Building Code Risk Category IV standards, redundant power, HVAC, plumbing, and life-safety systems. Submission deadline is December 4, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. local time. Price is not an evaluation factor; selection follows CCNA qualifications-based procedures.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Florida Public Entity Crimes Statement
- Drug Free Work Place Statement
- Certificate of Insurance
- Workers' Compensation Insurance/Exemption certification
- Taylor County Workers' Compensation Hold Harmless Agreement
- Federal lobbying certifications
- Submit to
- Clerk of Court, 1st Floor Courthouse, Suite 102, 108 North Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida 32347
- Scope location
- Perry, FL
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Taylor County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Clerk of Court, 1st Floor Courthouse, Suite 102, 108 North Jefferson Street, Perry, Florida 32347. For questions, contact Melody Cox.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Taylor 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 Melody Cox at (850) 371-0377. 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: "Submittal requirements and understanding of RFQ (10), Qualifications and licensure of personnel (10), WBE/DBE/MBE and Veteran Owned Business participation (10), Current workload and schedule impact (1..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Taylor County?
All active and historical solicitations from Taylor County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Taylor 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 December 4, 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: Florida Public Entity Crimes Statement, Drug Free Work Place Statement, Certificate of Insurance, Workers' Compensation Insurance/Exemption certification, Taylor County Workers' Compensation Hold Harm. Review the full document from Taylor 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: Perry, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.