Design Services for the Public Works Joint Facility

Background
The City of Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking qualified, experienced, and licensed firms to develop a design package for the construction of a Joint Facility for the city’s Public Works Department. This facility will house various operations teams and is part of the city's initiative to improve public works infrastructure.

Work Details
The selected firm will be responsible for developing 100% design plans and specifications for the new Public Works Joint Facility, which includes:

1. A two-story building (24,000 SF) for Public Works staff.
2. A four-level parking structure with capacity for 385 vehicles.
3. On-grade parking for Public Works vehicles and equipment.
4. Improvements to existing materials laydown and equipment storage areas.
5. Enhancements to stormwater management and landscaping.

Specific services include:
- Boundary and topographic surveys.
- Geotechnical investigations including Standard Penetration Test (SPT) borings.
- Architectural plans incorporating floor plans and elevations.
- Structural plans including foundation and building structure.
- Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) plans covering fire sprinkler systems, access control/security, IT, water, and sewer connections.
- Site plan detailing building footprint, parking lot layout, outdoor storage areas, and utility connections.

Period of Performance
The contract period will commence upon award by the City Commission; specific timelines will be outlined in the contract documents.

Place of Performance
The project will take place at the southeast corner of NW 6 Street and NW 21 Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Bidder Requirements
Firms must have at least ten years of experience in providing Professional Engineering Services. The project manager must have a minimum of five years' experience as a Professional Engineer on similar projects. Firms must be appropriately licensed in Florida and demonstrate financial capability to perform the work.