Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for the Design of a New 911 Communications Center

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Buyer seeks professional architectural and engineering services for the design of a new 911 Communications Center. The facility must be hardened against hurricanes, incorporate redundant systems, and include a secure server room for emergency communications. The selected firm will provide comprehensive design, permitting support, and construction administration services. The project requires expertise in mission-critical public safety infrastructure with full compliance with NENA and NFPA standards.

• 4/13/2025 - RFQ Advertised
• 4/21/2025 - Deadline to Submit Letter of Intent
• 4/28/2025 - Deadline to Submit Questions
• 5/13/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 6/12/2025 - Award Notification Target Date

• Florida licensed architectural or engineering firm
• Experience designing 911 Communications Centers or mission-critical facilities
• Experience with redundant power and secure network infrastructure
• Ability to provide Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
• Architect of Record services cannot be subcontracted

• Design a Category 5 hurricane-resistant 911 Communications Center
• Incorporate redundant power systems and communications infrastructure
• Design secure server room with physical security features
• Ensure compliance with NENA and NFPA standards
• Coordinate with HCSO and construction management team
• Provide construction administration and threshold inspection services
• Develop multi-phase design: conceptual, schematic, development, and construction documents
• Support permitting and bidding process
• Plan for cybersecurity and network security integration
• Present design concepts at public meetings