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W9 <br />CONSENT <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET <br />PURCHASING DIVISION <br />DATE: October 24, 2022 <br />TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />THROUGH: Jason E. Brown, County Administrator <br />Kristin Daniels, Director, Office of Management and Budget <br />FROM: Jennifer Hyde, Purchasing Manager <br />SUBJECT: Final Ranking of Consultants and Authorization to Negotiate for Design <br />Services for Emergency Operations Center Expansion (RFQ 2022062) <br />BACKGROUND: <br />On behalf of the Emergency Services and Public Works Departments, and in accordance with <br />Section 287.055, Florida Statute (Consultant's Competitive Negotiation Act), a Request for <br />Qualifications (RFQ) was issued for architectural design services for the expansion of current <br />Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The expansion is contemplated to be a two-story (10,000 sf <br />per floor) building located on the north side of the existing EOC. <br />The current single -story EOC was constructed in 2005-2007. Expansion is necessary to facilitate the <br />growth of the Emergency Management Services (EMS) to service the County by providing a <br />centralized location for EMS management staff, training areas, and storage for Fire Rescue <br />personnel. The expansion also provides for expanded EOC operations in the event of disasters <br />within Indian River County in order to enhance response and recovery times. <br />The new facility is anticipated to provide: <br />✓ Expanded restroom and shower facilities. <br />✓ An expanded computer server room (double the size of the existing) including UPS. <br />✓ Sleeping areas for male/female, dormitory style with half walls. <br />✓ Expand the existing warehousing on site to a minimum of 7,500 sf total. <br />✓ Second floor office space for Fire Department Training Bureau, administrative staff, and <br />Emergency Management staff. <br />✓ 2 conference rooms capable of handling 15 people each. <br />✓ Secure storage with limited access. <br />RFQ RESULTS: <br />Advertising Date: June 2, 2022 <br />RFQ Opening Date: July 8, 2022 <br />DemandStar Broadcast to: 654 Subscribers <br />RFQ Documents Requested by: 39 Firms <br />Responsive SOQs: 9 <br />40 <br />