De Soto County Demandstar #RFQ-26-12-00-0-2026/MD

Design and Permitting Services for Safe Room at DeSoto County Fire Station No. 2

DeSoto County is seeking qualified firms to provide design and permitting services for a new Safe Room at Fire Station No. 2 in Arcadia, Florida. - Government Buyer: - DeSoto County Purchasing Department - Project Scope: - Complete design and permitting for a Safe Room as an independent structure at Fire Station No. 2 - Deliverables include drawings, specifications, cost estimates, surveys, reports, and all permit applications - Design must comply with all applicable codes, standards, and hurricane ratings, specifically meeting FEMA P-361 standards - Safe Room features: - Poured concrete walls - Steel fire doors - ADA accessibility - Integration with existing emergency generator and HVAC system - Maximum occupancy of 13 - Deliverables required at 60% and 90% design stages, plus final signed/sealed documents and AutoCAD files - Funding and Requirements: - Project funded by Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) - Minimum qualifications: Florida licensure and experience with emergency shelter or safe room projects - Mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit required - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are identified; focus is on professional design and engineering services

Description

DeSoto County is seeking proposals for design and permitting services for a Safe Room at Fire Station 2 in Arcadia, FL. The Safe Room will be an independent structure with poured concrete walls, steel fire doors, and must meet FEMA P-361 standards. The scope includes complete design packages, permit applications, and ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and hurricane ratings. The project is funded through a Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR).

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