Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · FORT MYERS
AI Summary
The City of Fort Myers seeks architectural and engineering design services for a new Cultural Center at Roberto Clemente Park. The project includes a two-story multi-purpose facility with community-focused features. Proposals are due May 4, 2026, with key meetings in April and May. Minority business and local vendor preferences apply.
The City of Fort Myers (City) requests submittals from interested and qualified Respondents for design and engineering services to partner in shaping a new Cultural Center at Roberto Clemente Park. This project will be an anchor intended to celebrate culture, creativity, and community. This solicitation seeks a multidisciplinary architectural and engineering team capable of translating community needs into an inspiring and enduring civic facility. The City is committed to a thoughtful design process that balances innovation, functionality, and regulatory excellence, and looks to collaborate with firms that bring both technical and creative leadership to the table.
The proposed Cultural Center will serve as a flexible, multi-purpose destination for performances, exhibitions, meetings, and community gatherings, while supporting administrative operations and long-term stewardship of cultural assets. Envisioned as a two-story facility with an accessible rooftop, the project integrates interior and exterior design, resilient building systems, and site improvements that enhance accessibility, connectivity, and public use within Roberto Clemente Park.
| Event | Date | Location |
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| Selection Committee | 2026-05-14T14:00:00.000Z | Fort Myers City Hall - Finance West Conference Room 2200 Second Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 or Virtually Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/231210055172791?p=hgabPBYupZG6wUShXF Meeting ID: 231 210 055 172 791 Passcode: YJ7D3kv7 ________________________________________ Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 239-205-3327,,504543660# United States, Cape Coral Phone conference ID: 504 543 66 |
Attached are the Agenda, Sign-In Sheet, and Recording from today's meeting
This response is submitted by an authorized representative of Consultant who hereby declares and affirms the following:
By submitting the Consultant affirms that:
Submission of a response does not guarantee that the Consultant will receive an award.
By selecting “YES”, the Consultant acknowledges and affirms the previous statements.
By checking Yes/No this will serve as an electronic Signature
If the answer is "No" to the question above, describe the requested updates.
Please provide the name, address, cell phone and email address of person who will serve as the designated representative of the Consultant if this solicitation is awarded to the Consultant.
If Consultant has any supporting documents requested from the scope of work, including your fee proposal, upload them here.
If this is an RFP or RSQ, your proposal must be organized with section tabs in the order in which they appear in the evaluation criteria section.
Please upload your complete proposal in this section.
Note: The fee proposal must be uploaded separately in the designated step that follows.
Confirm that your fee proposal is not attached in your Proposal and is attached separately here.
The Consultant submitting this proposal is: (Select One)
If "A Foreign Corporation/Limited Liability Company authorized to do business in Florida" or "A Foreign Limited Partnership authorized to do business in Florida" was selected, please specify state.
If "A Joint Venture" was selected, provide on separate signed sheet(s) of paper the full legal names of all persons/firms comprising the joint venture.
Enter N/A if not applicable
The City requires Contractors to use iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials that are produced in the United States in a manner that complies with the Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirement for federally funded projects that involve construction, alteration, maintenance, or repairs (Per the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed November 15, 2021). For more information about BABA requirements and authorization, visit the White House website:
As a Consultant on the project listed above, I certify that I have read, understand, and will comply with the “Build America, Buy America” provisions as required by federal law. Furthermore, I understand that BABA provisions apply to any and all portions of this project, including subcontracted portions, and I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that I will identify domestic sources of BABA-covered products, provide verification documentation for BABA compliance, and when needed provide waiver documentation per current federal guidelines.
I understand that a false statement on this certification may be grounds for rejection or termination of any award and/or contract.
In order to be responsive, this form must be submitted with your proposal. Please download the attached document, complete, and upload within this question.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified cashier’s check, or bid bond, in the amount of 5% of the total bid price, payable to the City, as a guarantee that the bidder, if its bid is accepted, will promptly execute the Agreement. The bidder shall guarantee the total bid price for a period of 180 days from the date of the bid opening.
Please scan and upload a copy of your bid bond/cashier's check.
This solicitation is partially or wholly funded by CDBG-DR. The Consultant has read, understands, and certifies they will comply with all clauses as stated in CDBG-DR Supplemental Conditions section of the solicitation.
By checking the box below, the Consultant acknowledges and agrees to the above statement.
Does the Consultant have any confidential or proprietary information in this response?
Please list any information in the response that the Consultant feels is confidential or proprietary in accordance with Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes. Do NOT mark your complete submittal as confidential. Any information that can be found in a public domain cannot be marked as confidential. The final determination of confidentiality will be decided by the City.
By checking Yes/No this will serve as an electronic Signature
Please list any information in the response that the Consultant feels is confidential or proprietary in accordance with Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.
The award of this solicitation is subject to Chapter 112, Florida Statutes. All Consultant's must disclose with their response the name of any officer, director, or agent who is also an employee of the City. Further, all Consultant's must disclose the name of any City employee who owns, directly or indirectly, an interest of the Consultant's firm or any of its subsidiaries associated with this project. I certify that this proposal is made without prior understanding, agreement or connection with any corporation, firm or person submitting a proposal for the same services and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.
Consultant shall select 'No' if a conflict of interest as defined in this question does NOT exist.
Please select 'Yes' if a conflict of interest as defined in this question DOES exist and shall be further described in the explanation below.
The contract shall be executed by the successful bidder and shall be returned, together with the Payment Bond, Performance Bond and Certificate(s) of Insurance to the City so that it is received within 15 calendar days after the bidder has received the contract for execution. Failure to do so shall be just cause for forfeiture of the proposal guaranty.
By checking “Please Confirm” this will serve as an electronic Signature
Salaries of personnel performing work under this contract shall be paid unconditionally and not less often than once a month without payroll deduction or rebate on any account except only such payroll deductions as are mandatory by law or permitted by the applicable regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the Copeland “Anti-Kickback Act” of June 13, 1934 (48 Stat. 948; 62 Stat. 740; 63 Stat. 108; 18 U.S.C. § 874; and 40 U.S.C. § 276c). The Consultant shall comply with all applicable “Anti-Kickback” regulations and shall insert appropriate provisions in all subcontracts covering work under this contract to ensure compliance by subcontractors with such regulations and shall be responsible for the submission of affidavits required of subcontractors thereunder except as the Secretary of Labor may specifically provide for variations of or exemptions from the requirements thereof.
By checking "please confirm" the Consultant certifies under penalty of perjury that they will comply with the Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act requirements.
The Consultant shall comply with the Davis Bacon Act (40 USC §§ 276a to 276a-7) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5), and all other applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards insofar as they apply to the performance of this agreement. In addition, Consultant shall comply with the Federal Labor Standards Provisions set forth in Form HUD-4010.
By checking “Please Confirm” the Consultant certifies under penalty of perjury that they will comply with Davis-Bacon requirements.
In accordance with Florida Statutes 287.087 the Consultant certifies that they:
By checking the box below, the Consultant acknowledges and agrees, under penalty of perjury, to the above statement.
The City will not intentionally award City Contracts to any Consultant who knowingly employs unauthorized alien workers, constituting a violation of the employment provisions contained in 8 U.S.C Section 1324 a(e) Section 274A(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”).
The City may consider the employment by any Consultant of unauthorized aliens a violation of Sections 274A(e) of the INA. Such violation by the recipient of the employment provisions contained in Section 274A(e) of the INA shall be grounds for unilateral cancellation of the Contract by the City.
A public agency must require in any contract that the Consultant, and any subcontractor thereof, register with and use the E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all new employees of the contractor or subcontractor. A public agency or a contractor or subcontractor thereof may not enter into a contract unless each party to the contract registers with and uses the E-Verify system per F.S. Chapter 448.095
If a Consultant enters into a contract with a subcontractor, the subcontractor must provide the contractor with an affidavit stating that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with an unauthorized alien. The contractor shall maintain a copy of such affidavit for the duration of the contract per F.S. Chapter 448.095
The Consultant attests that they are fully compliant with all applicable immigration laws (specifically to the 1986 Immigration Act and subsequent amendments).
By submitting a response to a solicitation, or entering into a contract, you are obligated to comply with the provisions of section 448.095, Fla. Stat., "Employment Eligibility." further, by your registration as a vendor, response to a solicitation, entering into a contract, you affirm and represent that you are registered with the E-Verify system and are using same, and will continue to use same as required by section 448.095, F.S. compliance with section 448.095 includes, but is not limited to, utilization of the E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees, and requiring all subcontractors to provide an affidavit attesting that the subcontractor uses and shall continue to use the E-Verify System to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees and does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with, an unauthorized alien. Failure to comply will lead to termination as a vendor, disqualifying you for award of a solicitation, denial of entering into a contract and/or, cancellation of an active contract, or if your subcontractor knowingly violates the statute, the subcontract must be terminated immediately. Any challenge to termination under this provision must be filed no later than 20 calendar days after the date of termination.
In order to be responsive, this form must be submitted with your proposal. Please download the attached document, complete, and upload within this question.
This Construction solicitation is funded in whole or in part by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). All forms found under this question are required to be submitted at the time that you submit your proposal.
All forms must be completed and submitted with your proposal in order to responsive. Please download, complete, and upload. Submit within this question.
This Professional Service solicitation is funded in whole or in part by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The forms found under this question are required to be submitted at the time that you submit your proposal.
These forms must be completed and submitted with your proposal in order to responsive. Please download, complete, and upload. Submit within this question.
This solicitation is partially or wholly funded by the federal government.
The Consultant has read, understands, and certifies they will comply with all clauses as stated in the Federal Contract Provision section of the solicitation.
By checking the box below, the Consultant acknowledges and agrees to the above statement.
If the Consultant is using MBE's in the course of this project please download, complete, and upload the attached document.
Public Entity Crimes - Pursuant to Section 287.133(2)(a) of the Florida Statutes, a person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a response on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bond on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit a response on leases of real property to a public entity may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017 for Category Two ($25,000) for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list. Respondent should read carefully all provisions of 287.133 and 287.134, Florida Statutes, as amended.
By checking the box below, the Consultant represents and certifies under penalty of perjury that the submission of its response does not violate Section 287.133, Florida Statutes, as amended, nor Section 287.134, Florida Statutes, as amended or their successor. In addition to the foregoing, the Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant, Consultant’s subcontractors, and Consultant’s implementer, if any, is not under investigation for violation of such statutes.
In order to be responsive, Consultant must confirm the above statement.
Vendor, pursuant to Section 287.138, Florida Statues, certifies that (1) Vendor is not owned by a government of a foreign country of concern; (2) a government of a foreign country of concern does not have a “controlling interest” in Vendor, as defined by Section 287.138(1)(a), Florida Statutes; and (3) Vendor is not organized under the law of nor has its principal place of business in a foreign country of concern. For the purposes of this affidavit, foreign country of concern means the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Republic of Cuba, the Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro, or the Syrian Arab Republic, including any agency of or any other entity of significant control of such foreign country of concern, as defined in Section 287.138(1)(c), Florida Statutes. This Affidavit is executed by the Vendor accordance with Section 287.138, Florida Statutes, for the purposes of preventing the County from entering contracts with foreign entities of concern which would provide Vendor access to an individual’s personal identifying information.
In order to be responsive, this form must be submitted with your proposal. Please download the attached document, complete, and upload within this question.
Effective July 1, 2024, pursuant to §787.06(13), Florida Statutes, when a contract is executed, renewed, or extended between a nongovernmental entity and a governmental entity, the nongovernmental entity must provide the governmental entity with an affidavit signed by an officer or a representative of the nongovernmental entity under penalty of perjury attesting that the nongovernmental entity does not use coercion for labor or services. Prior to contract execution, extension or renewal, the nongovernmental entity shall complete and submit the form under the attachment section.
In order to be responsive, this form must be submitted with your proposal. Please download the attached document, complete, and upload within this question.
"Pursuant to Florida Statute Section 255.0993, if iron or steel products are used in the course of completing this public works project, as defined by Florida Statute 255.0993(1)(e), then any iron or steel product permanently incorporated in the project must be produced in the United States, unless otherwise provided by law."
The Contractor hereby certifies that the finished product will be in compliance with Florida Statute 255.0993.
Consultant please attach any and all licenses/permits issued by the state/county/local authorities that are relevant to completing the scope of work/specification.
All Consultants must disclose if they have had litigation and/or judgments entered against it by any local, state or federal entity during the past seven (7) years. If respondent has had litigation, attach here. If there are none, enter N/A.
Enter Response:
The Consultant affirms that the information provided regarding the business's location and certification status is true and meets the definitions and criteria established by the City, as detailed in Ordinance §38-71 (Local Vendor Preference) and §38-122 (MBE Preference).
1. Local Preference – Ordinance § 38-71
Definition of a Local Office:
A Local Office is a business that holds a valid Business Tax License issued by Lee County, obtained at least six (6) months prior to the proposal submission deadline. The business must operate from a physical commercial address located within Lee County.
Note: Post Office Boxes are not acceptable as proof of a physical location.
To qualify for local preference, a business must:
Demonstrate that its local office houses personnel and resources capable of performing the services relevant to the contract.
Provide supporting documentation verifying local presence and operational capability.
Application of Local Preference:
RFP and RFQ: Eligible vendors may receive evaluation points for local status.
ITB: Eligible vendors may receive a percentage-based pricing preference.
2. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Preference – Ordinance § 38-122
Definition of MBE:
Minority business enterprise means a business certified by the state office of supplier diversity and a registered City vendor, where the primary place of business is within the county, as demonstrated by an active county occupational license and/or City occupational license, as required.
Certified MBEs may be awarded preference points in RFPs and RFQs.
Certified MBEs may receive pricing preference in ITBs, where applicable.
Note: The City reserves the right to request additional documentation to verify eligibility for local or MBE preference. Failure to provide such documentation may result in the submission being deemed non-responsive.
Important: Any misrepresentation regarding local or MBE status may result in disqualification from preference for a period of one (1) year and may impact current or future contract eligibility.
The Consultant that has submitted this proposal certifies under penalty of perjury that:
1. It is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached Solicitation, and of all pertinent circumstances respecting the provision of the goods or services to the City.
2. The offer or submittal being made is genuine and is not collusive or a sham.
3. that all information contained in this response is truthful.
4. that the individual responding to this solicitation is duly authorized to submit this response on behalf of the company as its agent and that the company is ready, willing and able to perform if awarded a contract.
5. that this submittal is made without prior understanding, agreement, connection, discussion, or collusion with any other person, company or corporation submitting a proposal for the same product or service; no officer, employee, elected official, or agent of the City or of any other Company who is interested in said response; and that this Consultant’s Certification with full knowledge and understanding of the matters therein contained and was duly authorized to do so.
By checking the box below, the Consultant acknowledges and agrees to the above statement.
All answers to questions of substance will be publicly published.
Consultant is required to review all revisions and answers to questions published.
Revisions within the Solicitation as well as answers to questions posed through the 'Question & Answer' feature are authoritative and shall be considered an addendum to the Solicitation.
All information in this Solicitation, including that provided through the 'Question and Answer' feature are incorporated into the Solicitation or any Contract resulting from this Solicitation.
By checking the box below, Consultant is confirming that they have reviewed revisions, all answers to questions published and any Addenda up until the bid closing date and have given consideration to all information in preparing your response to this solicitation. Selecting “please confirm” will serve as your electronic signature of acknowledgement.
The Consultant hereby certifies under penalty of perjury, as of the date of this response to provide goods and services to the City, that has not been placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List as defined in Section 287.135, Fla. Stat., is not engaged in business operations in Cuba and Syria; and has not engaged in a boycott of Israel and has not been placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List created after October 1, 2016 and during the term of any contract awarded under this Solicitation.
And further certify that the Consultant is duly authorized to submit this certification on behalf of the company as its agent and that the company is ready, willing and able to perform if awarded a contract.
It is understood that the contracting officer for the public entity identified in Paragraph 1 above is for that public entity only and, that falsification of this certification may result in termination of the contract, debarment of the company from submitting an offer for a period of three (3) years from the date the certification is determined to be false, civil penalties, and the assessment of attorney’s fees and costs against the company. I also understand that I am required to inform the public entity prior to entering a contract of any change in the information contained in this form.
By checking the box below, the Consultant agrees to the above statement.
List all contractors the Consultant plans to use on this project. City has the right to accept/reject any subcontractors.
In order to be found responsive, upload in this question a copy of your "detail by entity name" pages from Sunbiz.org showing the business name and at least 3 consecutive years that your company has filed an annual report.
Your attachment should be the same as the attached sample.
The Consultant acknowledges that included in the appropriate Solicitation items of the Solicitation and in the total Solicitation price are costs for complying with the Florida Trench Safety Act, Florida Statute 553.60 et seq..
If applicable, the Consultant certifies that all trench excavation done within its control in excess of five feet (5') in depth shall be in accordance with the Florida Department of Transportation's Special Provisions Article 125-1.1 and Sub-article 125-4.1 (TRENCH EXCAVATION SAFETY SYSTEM AND SHORING, SPECIAL-TRENCH EXCAVATION).
Will trenches be used in completing the scope?
Please upload a current W-9 form.
Would you like to have bidders respond to an electronic pricing table through OpenGov?
Some examples of when to say "yes":
Some examples of when to say "no"
A. When the respondent uploads their own pricing table as part of a criteria.
If you are NOT using the Electronic Pricing Table option, will you want your bidder to separate a Price Proposal from the rest of their Response? You'll want to do this if you open your bids initially WITHOUT showing price, and then come back in after a technical evaluation to unseal pricing later.
Select the full name of the agency this solicitation id for:
This solicitation is submitted on behalf of the...
Choose proper term:
If City choose "Council"
If CRA choose "Advisory Board"
Choose One:
Is Local Vendor Preference and Minority Business Enterprise a factor in this solicitation?
In order for this to be yes, the solicitation must be 100% locally funded.
The Supplier a/k/a...
Enter the number of Days from the Notice to Proceed/Purchase Order to substantial completion.
The Work will be substantially completed within 25 calendar days from the date when the Contract Time commences and finally completed within ____ consecutive calendar days from the date when the Contract Time commences to run.
Example: 30
City and Contractor agree that as liquidated damages for delay (but not as a penalty) Contractor shall pay City ($_____) for each day that expires after the time specified.
Example: 60
if Contractor shall neglect, refuse or fail to complete the remaining Work within the Contract Time or any proper extension thereof granted by City, Contractor shall pay City ($____) for each day that expires after the time specified for completion and readiness for final payment.
Example: 5,000
Are there any special Licenses/Certifications required to complete this project? If there are none enter "N/A"
1. The Consultant(s) shall hold any necessary licenses authorizing them to do business in the State of Florida.
2. Neither Consultant nor any principal, officer, or stockholder shall be in arrears or in default of any debt or contract involving the City, (as a party to a contract, or otherwise); nor have failed to perform faithfully on any previous contract with the City.
3. Consultant is required to inform the City of any relevant legal or ethical issues. Specifically, they need to disclose:
• Judgments: Any court decisions against them.
• Pending Lawsuits: Any legal actions that are currently underway.
• Criminal Activities: Any criminal conduct, especially if it involves moral turpitude (actions that are morally reprehensible).
Consultants will be given a chance to explain or provide additional information regarding these issues if applicable. This allows them to clarify any concerns and provide context.
To demonstrate qualifications to perform the Work, each Consultant must be prepared to submit within five (5) days of City’s request written evidence, such as financial data, previous experience, present commitments, and other such data as may be called for. Each Solicitation must contain evidence of the Consultant’s qualifications to do business in the State of Florida, or covenant to obtain such qualification, prior to award of the contract.
The awardee will be required to maintain the Minimum Qualifications Requirements, as presented during selection, if selected and awarded the contract, during the term of the Contract and any contract renewals.
Is this solicitation City funded 100% AND construction related?
Will this project involve a direct material purchase?
The Public Bid Disclosure Act, as defined in Florida Statutes Section 218.80, mandates that local governmental entities must disclose all permits and fees—such as license, permit, impact, and inspection fees—that Supplier titles will need to pay before or during construction. This ensures transparency in the bidding process for public contracts.
Bidding documents must list all relevant fees that Supplier titles are expected to pay. If the final project price isn’t fixed upfront,
Enter the total number of calendar days to complete the total project (design and construction phases).
Enter the number of Days for completion of the design and permitting phase.
Enter the number of days to final completion of the construction phase.
Is there an expectation that any trenches of 5' deep of greater be dug during this project?
Is there an Architect or Engineer working on this project?
Will using Procore software be required?
Should the Current Capacity Form be used for this project?
Are we wanting to know what other projects the Supplier is currently working on and if they have the staff to handle this project?
Where MIGHT the funding be coming from for this project?
FEDERAL includes HMGP, HUD, FEMA reimbursement.
STATE includes FDEP, FDLE
you may choose more than one.
What is the name of the Federal Agency that is funding, or partially funding, this project?
Contractors to use iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials that are produced in the United States in a manner that complies with the Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirement
for federally funded projects that involve construction, alteration, maintenance, or repairs.
Is this solicitation federally funded AND under the requirements of Davis-Bacon?
Is this a FEMA reimbursable project?
Doe this solicitation involve HUD funding over $200,000, for housing construction, rehabilitation, or other public construction?
An Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) is required for all grant funded projects. (ie FEMA, CDBG-DR, HUD, FDOT) Attach an ICE under the attachment section of the intake form.
Does any portion of the funding include State Revolving Fund (SRF)?
If one-week after is ok, note N/A.
Attach approval under the Attachment section / internal documents.
Account number must be 14 digits! Please provide G/L account regardless of amount.
1) Any construction project over $100,000;
2) All alternative funded projects require advertising.
Does this solicitation involve: (check all that apply)
Q (No subject): Is an ICC 500 shelter required for this project?
A: No, the LCBHS Cultural Center will not be designed to ICC 500 shelter standards.
Q (No subject): What is the anticipated project budget?
A: The City does not release that information, it skews results.
Q (No subject): Is there any preliminary programming or planning already completed by others?
A: No, there have been no preliminary design programming or planning completed by others that will be shared.
Q (No subject): What is the funding source (CDBG, HUD, etc.)? What requirements come with it?
A: Funding will be provided by the City of Fort Myers. City ordinances and applicable state statutes will apply.
Q (No subject): HUD / Grant Requirements Does the project require compliance with HUD regulations?
A: No, this project does not require compliance with HUD regulations.
Q (MBE/Diversity Related Criteria): In light of recent legislative changes limiting race-conscious procurement practices, how does the agency intend to address MBE or diversity-related criteria within the CCNA selection process—particularly with respect to scoring, weighting, or evaluation of consultant teams?
A: Funding will be provided by the City of Fort Myers. City ordinances and applicable state statutes will apply.
Q (Minority Firms): In the RFQ you state: Minority Business Enterprise’s (MBE’s) are businesses who are certified by the State of Florida Office of Supplier Diversity and whose principal place of business is located within the boundaries of Lee County. Do they have to be both? Can we submit with a certified by the State of Florida Minority business that is not located within the boundaries of Lee County?
A: It must be both to qualify.
Q (No subject): Is there a Master Plan for the park overall? If not would a comprehesive master plan that integrates all current and future functions for the park be considered part of the scope?
A: No, there isn't a current Master Plan. About the second question - refer to Scope, which states: "The Consultant shall treat the project as a cohesive campus development and provide site planning and design services that enhance accessible pedestrian connectivity between existing buildings and functions within Roberto Clemente Park and the proposed Cultural Center."
Q (No subject): What is the current zoning designation for the park? Does the city anticipate the need to rezone or replat the property?
A: Research the zoning is part of the bidders responsibilities. This piece of information is available on the City website.
Q (No subject): What existing areas of the park, if any, must remain untouched, unaltered?
A: The only two structures that could be potentially demolished - and only if needed - are the two administrative buildings located in the north, northeast portion of the park.
Q (No subject): Outside of the building footprint what are the landscaping and hardscaping design boundaries for the project?
A: This will be determined during Programming.
Q (No subject): Is there an intent to provide direct or inderect connectivity between the proposed Cultural Center and the historic "Williams Academy Building"?
A: yes, connectivity is desired - if direct or indirect, will be defined during the design.
Q (No subject): Will any or all of the existing single story buildings on site that currently house administrative offices for the LCBHS be demolished as part of project scope?
A: These two building could be demolished, but only if needed.
Q (No subject): Is there an intention to consider a structured parking facility to support the park?
A: No
Q (No subject): Is there an expectation that shorlisted bidders provide any conceptual design as part of presentation (if desired by committee)?
A: Each bidder has the freedom to decide what to present and how. Providing a conceptual design will certainly help the Committee understand the bidder’s vision for this project.
Q (No subject): Is there an intent that the building be LEED certified? If so what level of certification?
A: There is no requirement for the building to pursue LEED certification, but bidders are encouraged to incorporate LEED principles into their design approach, particularly with respect to energy efficiency, sustainability, and overall building performance.
Q (No subject): Will any portion of the project be funded by any of the "For Myers Arts & Culture Grant Program" opportunities?
A: No, no part of this project will be funded by the City of Fort Myers Arts & Culture Grant Program. Funding will be provided by the City of Fort Myers. City ordinances and applicable state statutes will apply.
Q (No subject): Item 3, “Compliance with Minority Business Enterprise Policy,” appears to combine several criteria, including State of Florida certification, Lee County location, and City registration. a. Could you please clarify how points are allocated if a firm meets only a portion of these criteria? b. For example, if the prime consultant is certified as a Minority Business Enterprise by the State of Florida but is not located within Lee County, how many points, if any, would be awarded under this category? c. Additionally, please confirm whether these criteria are cumulative or if each condition is evaluated independently.
A: In order to receive points the MBE must be both certified by the State of Florida AND located in Lee County. Item 4.2 has a link to the City's MBE policy.
Q (No subject): During the Pre-Submittal Meeting, it was noted that a project schedule would be provided. Please advise when this information will be made available.
A: The City will not provide a project schedule. The selected bidder will need to develop a project schedule.
Q (No subject): Under Item 2, “Experience of the Firm and Qualifications of Assigned Personnel,” respondents are asked to provide examples of completed projects with similar scope and budget. However, during the Pre-Submittal Meeting it was stated that no project budget will be provided. Please confirm how respondents should address this requirement in the absence of a stated budget, and whether this criterion will be revised.
A: Proposers should have a feel whether the design they are proposing is of similar scope. No change will be made to the criteria.
Q (No subject): Is the adjacent parcel(s) for potential additional parking within the bounds of the park south of Dale St or across one of the streets?
A: Across Henderson Ave.
Q (No subject): Does the City anticipate demolition of any existing buildings in the park to allow for the new cultural center, or will the selected firm be tasked with selecting a site within the park that keeps all structures in tact?
A: Please refer to answers provided to address questions 10 and question 13.
Q (Experience of the Firm ): We assume ‘completed projects’ refers to fully constructed projects. Please confirm if this is correct.
A: Yes
Q (No subject): Do qualifications of the firm and key personnel also need to be provided for each consultant engineering firm, or just for the prime respondent?
A: Experience of the Firm and Qualifications of Assigned Personnel
Q (No subject): Does the auditorium fall within the 15,000 SF target or is it additional?
A: The Auditorium falls within the 15,000 SF target.
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