Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS

    Professional Architecture/Engineering Design Services for Coral Springs Sportsplex

    Issued by City of Coral Springs
    cityRFPCity of Coral SpringsSol. 250399
    Open · 5d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    5
    due Apr 29, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Mar 26, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    541310
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Coral Springs, FL, seeks professional architectural and engineering design services for the redevelopment of the Coral Springs Sportsplex, including a new basketball gymnasium, aquatic complex renovation, and community amenities. Proposals due April 29, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    250399
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    March 26, 2026
    Due Date
    April 29, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541310AI guide
    State
    Florida
    Agency
    City of Coral Springs

    Description

    The City of Coral Springs, FL , is soliciting sealed responses for Professional Architecture/Engineering Design Services for Coral Springs Sportsplex. Responses are to be submitted via the City's eProcurement Portal via https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/coralsprings PRIOR TO 2:00 pm on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Late responses will not be accepted.

    The City is soliciting qualification statements from experienced and qualified firms or individuals to provide professional architectural and engineering design services for the redevelopment of the Coral Springs Sportsplex. Services shall include, but are not limited to, the preparation of specifications, construction drawings, cost estimates, project administration, and support throughout the procurement process.

    This solicitation is being conducted in accordance with the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), Florida Statutes 287.055.

    The Coral Springs Sportsplex, located at Sportsplex Drive and Royal Palm Boulevard and currently encompassing the Coral Springs Aquatic Complex, is planned for comprehensive redevelopment. The project includes the construction of a 12-court basketball gymnasium, renovation of the existing aquatic complex, and the addition of new community-focused amenities. The upgraded facilities are anticipated to feature food and beverage areas, front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) operations, gathering and congregation spaces, flexible meeting rooms, training and fitness areas, locker rooms, administrative offices, and a family entertainment area. The objective of this redevelopment is to position the Sportsplex as a premier destination capable of hosting major national tournaments while enhancing recreational offerings for the community

    Background

    The City of Coral Springs, Florida was incorporated on July 10, 1963, and is located in northwestern Broward County, FL. It encompasses 23.94 square miles and has a population of over 134,000, making it the fifth largest city in Broward County and the 16th largest in the State of Florida. Known as the "The City in the Country", Coral Springs has become a premier South Florida community, known for its abundant parks, quality schools, numerous athletic programs, and attractive neighborhoods.

    The City of Coral Springs is the first local government in the nation to receive the coveted Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, a Presidential honor that recognizes U.S. companies for organizational performance excellence. As a two-time Florida Governor’s Sterling Award winner, Coral Springs has achieved national recognition as a leader in government management, including Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live, 100 Best Communities for Young People by America’s Promise, and a recipient of the ICMA Center for Performance Measurement Certificate of Excellence.

    The City of Coral Springs continues to receive the highest bond rating, “AAA”, by all three rating agencies on Wall Street. Our solid overall financial position, effective long-range planning, and prudent management policies truly make Coral Springs the premier community in which to live, work, and raise a family.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 26-A-201
    • Department: Procurement
    • Department Head: Miguel Machuca (Purchasing Manager)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-04-13T21:00:00.000Z

    Addenda

    • Addendum #1 (released 2026-04-02T18:14:37.085Z) —

      Addendum #1

    • Addendum #2 (released 2026-04-08T19:56:59.314Z) —

      Addendum #2

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Short List Voting (5 pts)

      The Evaluation Committee will evaluate all offerors received submissions and may then select to short list qualified firms.  The Evaluation Committee Member will score each received submission based on the overall value of the Proposer’s response. The Evaluation Committee will score responses from “1” being the highest ranked proposer, “2” for the second highest ranked proposer, and so on, for the total number of responses under consideration. The firm with lowest combined scores will be deemed as the highest ranked shortlisted proposer.

    • Final Voting (5 pts)

      The Committee’s evaluation process will include presentations by the short-listed firms.  The Committee will score the presentations utilizing the same methodology as for the shortlisting of the firms.  The Evaluation Committee Member will score each received submission based on the overall value of the Proposer’s presentation. The Evaluation Committee will score responses from “1” being the highest ranked proposer, “2” for the second highest ranked proposer, and so on, for the total number of responses under consideration. The Proposer with lowest combined score will be deemed as the highest ranked proposer.

    Submission Requirements

    • LOI Submission Requirements (required)

      Upload your completed proposal per Section IV. of attached solicitation

       

    • Offeror's Certification (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

      This form is to be notarized.

    • Non-Collusive Affidavit (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

      This form is to be notarized.

    • Qualification Statement (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

      This form is to be notarized.

    • Drug-Free Workplace Certification (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Certification Pursuant to F.S. 287.135 (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Affidavit of Compliance with Foreign Entity & Human Trafficking Laws (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

      This form is to be notarized

    • Cone of Silence Affidavit (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

      This form is to be notarized.

    • Vendor Reference Verification Form (required)

      Please download the below documents and upload completed form from each reference.

    • Standard Form 330 (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • Certificate of Insurance (required)

      Upload copy of Certificate of Insurance

    • E-Verify Registration (required)

      Upload copy of proof of E-Verify Registration

    • Bidder Pricing Certification Form (required)

      Upload completed Bidder Pricing Certification Form.  Form is included in the solicitation document attached.

      The form should be notarized to be accepted. 

    • I certify that I have read, understood and agree to the terms in this solicitation, and that I am authorized to submit this response on behalf of my company. (required)
    • Pricing (required)
      • Choose Option 1 when you have set line items, for example:
        • This is a quote for goods or commodities.
        • This is a public works bid, with a pricing table that can be uploaded into OpenGov Procurement from an Excel spreadsheet.
        • Seeking services for hourly rate schedules.
      • Choose Option 2 when you need vendors to provide you with the line items. 
    • Evaluation Committee? (required)

      Will there be an evaluation committee to review the proposals and score them based on weights and multiple criteria?

    • Procurement and/or Project Contact

      Select the information you would like display.

    Questions & Answers

    Q (Project Budget): Has the project budget been established? If so, can it be shared?

    A: The estimated budget for the project is $100,000,000.


    Q (No subject): Could you please clarify whether the consultant or any subconsultants involved in preparing the master plan are eligible to participate in the final design phase of this contract? Alternatively, would prior involvement in the master planning effort preclude those firms from pursuing this opportunity?

    A: No firm is precluded from pursing this opportunity.


    Q (No subject): can you please disclose the evaluation criteria/points?

    A: Please refer to Section XIII. Evaluation of Proposals.


    Q (Decision Makers): Who will be involved in the final decision-making process from the City and SFC?

    A: The selected Evaluation Committee will be involved in deciding whom will be the top ranked firm.


    Q (SF330 Form): The LOI requires the "Proposer's Qualifications Form (Standard Form 330)" - are both Part I (Sections A-H) and Part II of the Standard Form 330 required?

    A: Yes, both parts are required.


    Q (E-Verify): E-Verify registration is applicable for firms with 25 or more employees. If the submitting firm has fewer than 25 employees, is it exempt from this requirement?

    A: The City is required by the Florida Statute that all vendors use E-Verify.


    Q (Aquatics Center Reno Scope): For the renovation of the existing aquatics center, is the goal to replace/retrofit the entire Competition Pool, Diving Well and Lap Pool with new pools or upgrade the systems of the current in-place pools?

    A: “For the aquatics, the current plan is to leave all those aquatic assets in place. This project plan is to renovate/replace the current buildings, FFE, amenities, and surrounding areas of the pool areas.”


    Q (Aquatics consultant): Does the renovation of the existing aquatic complex include renovating/replacing any aquatic equipment which will require an aquatics consultant?

    A: An Aquatic Consultant is not needed, no aquatic equipment will be replaced.


    Q (No subject): How many references do we need to provide regarding the Vendor Reference Verification Form?

    A: There is no minimum number of references required, but the references provided must be of work performed within the last five years.


    Q (No subject): What is the anticipated project schedule, including start and completion dates?

    A: There is no anticipated project schedule for the time being.


    Q (No subject): Has a proposed schedule for this project been established? How many days allotted for total project facilitation including construction

    A: There is no anticipated project schedule for the time being.


    Q (No subject): Ignore my question. I see someone has already asked that. :)

    A: Acknowledged.


    Q (No subject): Can you please clarify that in Section 2 you want SF330 resumes and regular resumes as well?

    A: Yes.


    Q (No subject): Is the firm who developed the conceptual plan able to pursue this project as a sub consultant.

    A: No firm is excluded from pursuing this project.


    Q (Addendum Date): On the Addendum is states "THIS ADDENDUM SHOULD BE RETURNED WITH YOUR PROPOSAL DUE April 13, 2026 AT 2:00 P.M." Could you please confirm the due date of the proposals?

    A: Addendum #2 has been issued to reflect correct date.


    Q (Relevant Experience): Similar to the resumes, do you want 330 project pages and regular project pages?

    A: Yes


    Q (No subject): Section III Scope of Services, Item 5 specifically lists a CMAR as the delivery process, but elsewhere in the RFP document both GCs and Multiple Bidders are also referenced. Has a final delivery process been identified?

    A: Delivery process will be a CMAR. With the CMAR and SFC lead there will be potential bids on the phases and those scopes as the design and budget evolves to complete the GMP construction package.


    Q (No subject): Multiple sections of the LOI request document specifically cite AutoCAD and PDFs for the production of document files, but in Construction Administration (CA) BIM is also listed as an acceptable as-built format. It is presumed that BIM (REVIT) is acceptable for creation of design documents from the onset of the project, is this an incorrect presumption?

    A: Either BIM or AutoCAD is acceptable and from design through CA and the ability to produce documents in pdf.


    Q (No subject): Can you please define - or outline the desired content - of the Facility Maintenance Plan as identified in Construction Administration (CA) #10? Is this akin to compiling and providing the various equipment operations manuals / guidelines obtained during construction? Or more involved?

    A: Facility Maintenance Plan is the turnover and closeout documents for O&M and guidelines, so that the operations and facility manager have everything for day to day and maintenance plan.


    Q (No subject): Regarding the references are we able to use a Coral Springs reference?

    A: Yes, you are able to use Coral Springs references.


    Q (No subject): Can you further clarify the intention of the lease spaces referenced as a note on page 5 under the Design Development Section and on page 4 under the Schematic Design Section?

    A: The tenant space can be defined as a to be determined space that will start as grey shell and can evolve to a white box during the design process evolution. Also during the design evolution, a tenant may be found and could lead to coordination or leading for a full permit tenant buildout.


    Key dates

    1. March 26, 2026Published
    2. April 29, 2026Responses Due

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