RFP for Professional Engineering and Architectural Design Services for Community Safe Room –

Gilchrist County is seeking a qualified engineering and architectural firm to produce complete design‑development, construction‑ready documents, cost estimates, and bid assistance for a FEMA P‑361 “near‑absolute protection” community safe room that will also serve as an emergency dispatch and administrative space. The effort is qualifications‑based, phase‑I only (design services), and must satisfy FEMA, ICC 500, ASCE 7, and Florida building code requirements, including backup power and utility systems. The contract will incorporate extensive federal clauses and requires the firm to hold appropriate Florida licenses and certifications. • Scope covers site investigation, full multidisciplinary design (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing), permitting, FEMA peer‑review documentation, and preparation of bid packages. • Deliverables include surveys, geotechnical report, 100 % construction drawings, specifications, cost estimate, and assistance during the construction‑bid phase. • Evaluation criteria (100 points) emphasize FEMA safe‑room experience (30), team qualifications (25), similar project experience (20), technical approach (15), and capacity/schedule (10).