CONNER COMPLEX NEW LABORATORY FACILITY

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking a qualified licensed general contractor to act as Construction Manager (CM) at‑risk for the design‑build delivery of a new 156,000‑sq‑ft laboratory complex at the Conner Campus in Tallahassee. The CM will provide pre‑construction services (design review, value engineering, cost estimating, GMP development) for a fixed fee and, upon GMP agreement, will manage all construction activities, subcontractor procurement, permitting, quality control, and schedule execution through project completion. The solicitation is an SOQ; firms must submit qualifications, financial information, references, and staff resumes by November 9, 2026. • Project: Conner Complex New Laboratory Facility (≈156,000 sf) – BSL‑2/3 labs, offices, storage, utilities. • Services: Pre‑construction (design assessment, value engineering, cost estimating, GMP) + Construction‑phase CM at‑risk management. • Contract type: Construction Management at‑Risk (fixed‑fee pre‑construction, GMP‑based construction fee). • Required qualifications: Licensed general contractor, ability to mobilize qualified subcontractors, background‑check compliance, financial capacity, relevant project experience (similar labs or large institutional builds). • Submission deadline: 5:00 PM ET, Nov 9 2026 (electronic USB + hard copy). • Evaluation: Scored on office proximity, financial capacity, relevant experience, staff qualifications, project‑management systems, and interview performance. • Location: 3125 Conner Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32311. • Contact: Michelle O. Faircloth, Procurement Officer (850‑617‑7028, [email protected]).