SUBJECT
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Approve selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff to enter into negotiations with The Lunz Group; The S/L/A/M Collaborative; Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects; CMHM Architects; Clemons, Rutherford & Associates; Grace Design Studios; Fleischman and Garcia Architects and Planners; Parlier + Crews Architects; Dewberry Engineers; PBK Architects Florida; and Bentley Group to provide professional architectural & engineering services. (No fiscal impact)
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DESCRIPTION
The Facilities Management division requested Procurement to solicit proposals from qualified firms for the purpose of selecting experienced and qualified vendors to provide architectural & engineering services for Polk County. The scope of services includes, but not be limited to, the planning and design for the construction of new facilities, and recommendations on modifications or additions to existing facilities or the construction of additional facilities.
Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-116, Professional Architectural & Engineering Continuing
Services was issued, and nineteen vendors submitted a proposal. The selection committee met on June 29, 2026; to evaluate and score the proposals. The committee collectively decided to elevate the fourteen highest ranked proposers to interviews. On August 11, 2026, the selection committee conducted proposer interviews. After the interviews, the consensus of the selection committee was to request the Board authorize staff to enter into contract negotiations with the eleven highest ranked proposers. The following is a listing of the firms and their rankings:
Proposer City Rank
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The Lunz Group |
Lakeland, FL |
1 |
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The S/L/A/M Collaborative |
Orlando, FL |
2 |
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Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects |
Lakeland, FL |
3 |
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CMHM Architects |
Lakeland, FL |
4 |
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Clemons, Rutherford & Associates |
Tallahassee. FL |
5 |
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Grace Design Studios |
Lakeland, FL |
6 |
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Fleischman & Garcia Architects and Planners |
Tampa, FL |
7 |
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Parlier + Crews Architects |
Lake Wales, FL |
8 |
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Dewberry Engineers |
Lakeland, FL |
9 |
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PBK Architects Florida |
Tampa, FL |
10 |
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Bentley Group |
Longwood, FL |
11 |
A recommendation of award to the eleven firms was made and no protests were received.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve the selection committee’s recommendation to authorize staff to enter into negotiations with The Lunz Group; S/L/A/M Collaborative; Furr, Wegman & Banks Architects; CMHM Architects; Clemons, Rutherford & Associates; Grace Design Studios; Fleischman and Garcia Architects and Planners; Parlier + Crews Architects; Dewberry Engineers; PBK Architects Florida; and Bentley Group to provide professional architectural & engineering services.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact during negotiations.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Brad Howard
Sr. Procurement Analyst
863.534.6706
bradhoward@polkfl.gov