Orlando Opengov #RQS26-0319

Orlando seeks Florida-registered design firms for pre-approved ADU plan library

The City of Orlando is seeking Florida-registered architectural and engineering firms to provide professional design services for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). - Government Buyer: - City of Orlando Economic Development, Procurement and Contracts Division - Chief Procurement Officer: David Billingsley - Scope of Work: - Develop 1-5 ADU designs per firm, meeting City codes, architectural styles, and accessibility requirements - Designs will be featured on the City website as pre-approved 'master files' to streamline permitting for property owners - Plans must be permit-ready and compatible with local regulations - Requirements: - Firms must be licensed architects or engineers registered in Florida (per Section 471.023, Florida Statutes) - Submission of designs must adhere to detailed guidelines provided by the City - All responses submitted electronically via the City procurement portal - Unique/Notable Aspects: - Creation of a library of pre-approved ADU plans to incentivize ADU construction - Opportunity is open to qualified design firms; no specific OEMs or vendors are named - Place of Performance: - City of Orlando, City Hall, 400 South Orange Avenue, 4th Floor, Orlando, Florida 32801

Description

The City of Orlando is seeking Qualification Statements from firms registered in the State of Florida to provide professional design services for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The project aims to create a library of pre-designed ADU plans to simplify the design process for property owners and encourage ADU construction within allowable zoning districts. Selected designs will be pre-approved to streamline the permitting process. Respondents must be registered in Florida to provide design services pursuant to Section 471.023 of the Florida Statutes. The deadline for submission is June 18, 2026, with a virtual pre-proposal conference scheduled for May 26, 2026.

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