When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due December 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 27, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $53,500,000.

It was issued by Florida Department of Management Services. The work is located in Lakeland, Florida, United States.

Architect-Engineering Services for the State of Florida Sixth District Court of Appeals – New Courthouse (Due December 3, 2026)

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Lakeland, Florida, United StatesPosted: October 20, 2026Deadline: December 3, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Florida Department of Management Services is seeking an architectural-engineering firm to provide design, permitting, bidding, and construction administration services for a new Sixth District Court of Appeal courthouse in Lakeland, Florida.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be authorized under Florida law to practice engineering, architecture, or landscape architecture
Must be properly registered with the Florida Department of State
Must employ at least one qualifying agent with a valid license to practice architecture or engineering in Florida
Must provide a verifiable address for an established office location where employees regularly work
Must submit a signed Mandatory Responsiveness Requirements form
Must provide proof of current architecture or engineering license issued under Florida law

BUDGET

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$53,500,000

TIMELINE

RFQ posted: October 20th, 2026

Deadline to submit questions: October 27th, 2026

Anticipated posting of answers: November 3rd, 2026

Deadline to submit a response: December 3rd, 2026

Anticipated posting of selected respondents: January 12th, 2027

Respondent interviews and presentations: January 28th, 2027

Anticipated posting of recommended selection: February 2nd, 2027

Anticipated contract start date: March 2nd, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 27, 2026

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Issuing Agency

Florida Department of Management Services

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DESCRIPTION

The Florida Department of Management Services is procuring architectural, engineering, site development, permitting, bidding/GMP support, and construction administration services for a new State of Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal courthouse. The project is located on a 5.30-acre state-owned parcel at 4165 Lakeland Hills Boulevard in Lakeland, Florida. The project scope includes designing an innovative, flexible courthouse facility that accommodates modern appellate court needs, including security, technology, and operational requirements. The construction budget for this project is $53,500,000.00.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due December 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 27, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $53,500,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Florida Department of Management Services. The work is located in Lakeland, Florida, United States.

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