Request for Qualifications 05/06-049 LM

R. O. Ranch Equestrian Center

Planning and Design Services

The Suwannee River Water Management District (District) is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architectural, engineering and planning services to plan, design and permit a multi-use Equestrian Center in Mayo, Florida.

The District has a contract to purchase the R. O. Ranch in southern Lafayette County, Florida. The 2,481+/-acre ranch lies between State Road 51 and County Road 357 approximately 10 miles south of the Town of Mayo, Florida. The District intends to develop the ranch into a multi-use equestrian center to better serve a growing segment of recreational users as well as to promote sustainable, nature-based tourism in the region.

Contractor will be expected to provide the expertise and services necessary to design an equestrian center at R. O. Ranch and to provide all documents, plans, and specifications needed to construct all associated facilities.

Qualifications must be received at District headquarters by 10:00 a.m., June 23, 2006. Request for Qualifications Documents are available by contacting Gwen Lord, Administrative Assistant, Suwannee River Water Management District, 9225 County Road 49, Live Oak, Florida 32060, (386)362-1001 or (800)226-1066 (Florida only).