City of Orlando issues RFP for Pulse Memorial Design and Construction

Today, the City of Orlando officially issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit a design-build firm for the creation of a permanent Pulse Memorial based on a conceptual design set by the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee on February 4, 2025. 

The selected firm will take the conceptual design and design control documents developed by the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee and turn them into detailed, actionable plans for the memorial. Interested firms can access the full RFP, review detailed information, and submit their proposals online HERE. 

All proposals must be submitted by the deadline of Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 2 p.m. 

The current Pulse Memorial Conceptual Design includes: 

• A Memorial and Reflection Space: Formed by the footprint of the original Pulse building, 
• Survivor’s Commons: A Survivor’s tribute wall positioned in a landscape that will include a seating area next to a designated survivor’s tree, 
• Private Gathering Space: Providing a quiet space for personal reflection and an Angel Personal Effects Capsule where families can leave flowers, tie banners and place personal mementos of their fallen angel, 
• Angel Ellipse Site: An accessible elliptical walkway with 49 Canopy feature columns honoring the 49 victims with rainbow color glass panels,  
• A Reflection Pool: Positioned where the dance floor was, symbolizing peace and remembrance,  
• A Healing and Prism Garden: A garden designed to represent hope and healing, and 
• Visitor Pavilion: Intended as a welcoming space that includes public accommodations, limited exhibition space and indoor gathering space. 

Following the RFP submission deadline, the selection process will continue with final rankings expected in Summer 2025. The contract will then be presented to the Orlando City Council for approval. The firm chosen will also be responsible for the construction of the memorial, which is slated for completion by the end of 2027.