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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

7/17/2025 Addendum No. 2

RE: RFP#: DOT-RFP-25-4004-SP

RFP TITLE: DISTRICTWIDE IMPLEMENTATION & MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION

SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS FOR FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - DISTRICT FOUR

OPENING DATE: 7-24-2025

Notice is hereby given to the following above-referenced RFP:

1. Exhibit A – Scope of Services - Revised on 7/17/25 and attached.

2. Exhibit C-1 - Price Proposal Form - Revised on 7/17/25 and attached.

3. Notice is hereby given of the following Answers to Questions listed below:

# Questions Answers

1.

The Exhibit C1 - Price Proposal form does not appear to contain a mobilization line item for the requested MOT equipment. Can you please advise how costs to mobilize the requested equipment will be/should be addressed.

As stated in Exhibit C- Price Proposal Form, “ All units are loaded rates, which include all costs associated with salaries, overhead, operating margin, and direct expenses.

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2.

Does the required experience with NPDES procedures need to be exclusively from Florida, or can comparable experience from other jurisdictions, such as Puerto Rico, also be considered?

Personnel:

General Requirements:

The VENDOR’S work shall be performed and /or directed by the personnel identified in the VENDOR’S fee proposal. Any changes in the indicated personnel shall be subject to review and approval by the DEPARTMENT.

Provide competent personnel qualified by experience and education. Project staff must possess the necessary qualifications/ certifications for fulfilling the duties of the position they hold.

The DEPARTMENT will not compensate overtime for any positions. All hours worked will be paid at the bid unit rates in “Exhibit C.”

Personnel Qualification:

The following defines the minimum qualifications:

PROJECT MANAGER: Minimum Bachelor of Science or Engineering and 15+ years of experience managing FDOT contracts, to include experience managing multi-delivery order contracts, including at least 15 years of experience with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. As the Project Manager will provide quality assurance/ quality control of numerous projects, leadership on water quality issues, and technical support for the implementation and coordination of the NPDES MS4 permit for Phase I and Phase II, as well as the Total Maximum Daily Load program representing the DEPARTMENT at the Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) meetings, calculating

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Qualifications include the ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing); review policies, methods, practices and procedures. Also, must have the following:

Skilled in reading and interpreting plans, manuals and permits.

Skilled in evaluating complex regulatory requirements and establish strategies to maintain compliance.

Skilled in negotiating with governmental agencies regarding cost-effective solutions.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments of subordinates and ensure proper completion of work assignments to meet deadlines.

Ability to solve problems and implement solutions that minimize environmental, financial, and regulatory risks.

Ability to develop effective office or field work procedures and to develop training programs.

Knowledge of Federal and State water quality and rules and regulations.

Experience working with multiple municipalities and agencies.

Thorough understanding of the NPDES MS4 permit, especially as it relates to FDOT.

Demonstrated ability to cost-effectively implement NPDES

MS4 permit and integrate new regulatory requirements.

GIS experience.

Understanding of systems and permits.

Certifications:

Florida Department of Environmental Protection Agency (FDEP) qualified Management Inspector.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST: Minimum Bachelor of Sciences or Engineering with environmental consulting experience, including more than 5 years of experience with NPDES permits implementation and coordination. Position will be required to track and review changes in local, state, and federal regulations affecting the permit, water quality and management; managing GIS database; managing NPDES Inspections; identify, evaluate and coordinate mobility needs related to NPDES Inspections; perform annual Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) training and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) coordination. Qualifications include the ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing).

Also, must have the following:

Experience managing NPDES assets inspections.

Thorough understanding of the NPDES MS4 permit, especially as it relates to FDOT.

Experience inspecting and understanding drainage system, especially FDOT’s system.

Experience conducting NPDES MS4 permit required training.

Ability to analyze and interpret data to solve technical problems.

Knowledge of Federal and State water quality and rules and regulations.

Skilled in making formal, oral presentations to groups.

Arc Map GIS skills.

Certifications:

FDEP qualified Management Inspector.

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SENIOR SCIENTIST: Minimum Bachelor of Science or Engineering with environmental consulting experience, including at least 5 years of experience with NPDES permits implementation. Position will be required to provide technical support to the DEPARTMENT by compiling information for and preparing Annual Reports and Bacteria Pollution Control Plans to FDEP; Advance database skills including data creation, management, query and reporting functions;

maintain storm drain facility asset inventory to comply with NPDES permits requirements; develop GIS files of treatment facilities; attend BMAP meetings. Also, must have the following:

Experience with NPDES MS4 permits, especially as relates to

FDOT.

Excellent GIS production and analysis, and geodatabase skills.

Experience inspecting and understanding FDOT drainage systems.

Knowledge of conducting monitoring in accordance with Federal and State guidelines and be familiar with State and Federal regulations regarding these activities.

Knowledge of Federal and State water quality and rules and regulations.

Certifications:

FDEP qualified Management Inspector.

SCIENTIST: Minimum Bachelor of Science or Engineering with 4 plus years of experience in environmental consulting.

Must be able to conduct field inspections and investigations, Addendum No. 2 Page 6 of 8 prepare presentations and conduct training, prepare reports using industry-standard software applications such as Microsoft and GIS, and have knowledge of permit regulations.

Certifications:

FDEP qualified Management Inspector.

INSPECTOR: Minimum Bachelor of Science or Engineering with 1- 4 years of experience in environmental consulting.

Must be able to conduct field inspections and investigations and prepare reports using industry-standard software applications such as Microsoft and GIS.

Certifications:

FDEP qualified Management Inspector.

GIS SPECIALIST: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 4 years of experience in GIS map production and/ or database management. Must have working knowledge of GIS technical skills and a general knowledge of drainage system layouts.

ENGINEERING INTERN: Bachelor of Engineering with environmental consulting experience, including at least 4 years of experience with NPDES MS4 permits, especially as relates to FDOT.

Skilled in reading and interpreting plans, manuals and permits.

Experience inspecting and understanding FDOT drainage systems.

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# Questions Answers

Knowledge of Federal and State water quality and rules and regulations.

Certifications:

FDEP qualified Management Inspector.

CLERICAL: High School Diploma or equivalent plus minimum 2 years’ experience in clerical work.

CHIEF SCIENTIST: Bachelor of Science or Engineering and 20 plus years of experience with NPDES Permits, GIS, or related experience.

3.

We notice that the Personnel listed in Exhibit A – Scope of Services, III.C. does not match the Position Classifications noted in Exhibit C, Price Proposal Form.

Here are the two discrepancies noted:

Position Classification

Listed in Exhibit A

Listen in Exhibit C

Engineering Intern No Yes

Senior Inspector Yes No

Senior Inspector was removed from the Exhibit A - Scope of Services and Engineering Intern was added. No changes were made to the Exhibit C1 – Price Proposal Form.

Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this document by completing and returning to the Procurement Office with their Bid via email at D4.Purch@dot.state.fl.us , by no later than the time and date of the proposal opening. Failure to do so may subject the Bidder to disqualification.

mailto:D4.Purch@dot.state.fl.us

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___Stacy Pierre, FCCM________ Procurement Agent

_____________________________________Bidder

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Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.