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Design Services Contract for Orange County Corrections Training Facility

Original title: Selection of one firm and three ranked alternates to provide Design Services for Orange County Corrections Training Facility, Request for Proposals, Y26-800-CC from the following firms listed alphabetically: · Architectural Design Collaborative, Inc. · Clemons, Rutherford & Associates, Inc. · DLR Group, Inc. A Florida Corporation · Saltz Michelson Architects, Inc. · Strollo Architects Incorporated Further request the Board to authorize the Procurement Division to negotiate and execute a contract within a not-to-exceed budget of $1,900,000. Further request Board authorization for the Procurement Division to formally terminate negotiations with the top ranked firm, if we are unable to come to a favorable negotiated agreement, and commence negotiations with the next ranked alternate, until a successful negotiation is reached. ([Administrative Services Department Capital Projects Division] Procurement Division)

Record date · June 30, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Orange County Board has approved a $1.9 million budget for design services for the new Corrections Training Facility. The Procurement Division is authorized to negotiate a contract with a selected firm and has a contingency plan to move to if negotiations fail.

Why it matters

This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of up to $1,900,000 in public funds for architectural design services for a new county corrections facility.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Administrative Services Department

The department is tasked with negotiating and executing the contract within the approved budget.

Directly affected

Architectural Design Collaborative, Inc.

The firm is one of the candidates eligible for selection and contract negotiation.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is being spent on this project?
The Board has set a 'not-to-exceed' budget of $1,900,000 for the design services contract.
What happens if the county cannot reach an agreement with the first-choice firm?
The Procurement Division is authorized to terminate negotiations with the top-ranked firm and move to the next ranked alternate until a successful agreement is reached.

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Connected Entities

Clemons, Rutherford & Associates, Inc., Orange County, Strollo Architects Incorporated and 4 more
OrganizationClemons, Rutherford & Associates, Inc.“One of the firms considered for the contract.”Map →
locationOrange County“The local government body overseeing the project.”Map →
OrganizationStrollo Architects Incorporated“One of the firms considered for the contract.”Map →
OrganizationArchitectural Design Collaborative, Inc.“One of the firms considered for the contract.”Map →
OrganizationDLR Group, Inc. A Florida Corporation“One of the firms considered for the contract.”Map →
OrganizationAdministrative Services Department“The department managing the procurement process.”Map →
OrganizationSaltz Michelson Architects, Inc.“One of the firms considered for the contract.”Map →

Sources

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