16-Addendum No. 1 RFQ No. 27-002.pdf

RFQ NO. 27-002 ADDENDUM NO. 1

SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 27-002

GENERAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT (GEC) SERVICES

ADDENDUM NO. 1

NOTE: FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM ON THE

PROPOSAL FORM SHALL BE CAUSE FOR REJECTION OF THE SUBMITTAL

This Addendum revises the following sections of the solicitation documents as detailed.

( ) Instructions to Proposers (X) Special Terms and Conditions ( ) Exhibits ( ) Scope of Services

( ) General Terms and Conditions ( ) Federal Requirements

Special Terms and Conditions:

Replace STC page 10 of 10 with the attached STC page 10 of 10 Addendum No. 1

This Addendum includes:

1. Questions/Answers No. 4

Date Issued: September 29, 2026

Last Day for Questions remains 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, October 1, 2026.

Last Day for Submission of Proposals remains 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, October 12, 2026.

RFQ NUMBER 27-002 Page 10 of 10 Addendum 1

d. Consultants will be asked to provide a response to the RFWOP that is minimal in size and complexity. For example, a one page summary of the Consultant’s ability to perform the Work and resumes of key personnel that would be assigned to the Work.

e. The SFRTA Project Manager will establish a deadline for submittal of the responses.

No responses will be accepted after the deadline.

f. The SFRTA Project Manager and SFRTA Task Manager will review and rank the received proposals. The process will be supervised by the SFRTA Procurement Department.

g. The SFRTA Project Manager will finalize the Scope of Work and request a fee proposal from the highest-ranked Consultant and begin negotiations with that Consultant after receiving the fee proposal. Should negotiations be unsuccessful, the SFRTA Project Manager may begin negotiations with the next highest-ranked Consultant and so on, in compliance with the process outlined in Section 11 of the Procurement Policy.

B. Work Order Approval Process

a. Once a Consultant has been selected and its fee proposal is approved by the SFRTA Project Manager, the Work Order will be submitted to the Consultant for execution.

b. The executed Work Order will then be approved by SFRTA, pursuant to the SFRTA Procurement Policy.

c. Once final SFRTA approval is obtained, the Consultant will be issued a Notice to Proceed for the Work Order.

3.9 MODIFICATIONS TO GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Section 22 Indemnification, paragraph (a) is revised as follows:

a) The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless SFRTA and FDOT, and its officers and employees, from liabilities, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentionally wrongful conduct of the Contractor and other persons employed or utilized by the Contractor in the performance of the Contract.

Section 23 Patent Indemnity is deleted in its entirety.

Article 48 is revised as follows:

48. PROFESSIONAL STANDARD OF CARE

The Contractor shall perform all Services in a timely, diligent, and professional manner and in accordance with generally accepted professional standards applicable to the Services performed.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and completeness of all Services and deliverables. SFRTA review, approval, or acceptance shall not relieve the Contractor of its obligations or responsibility to meet the applicable professional standard of care.

RFQ 27-002 General Engineering Consultant (GEC) Services Questions and Answers 4

1 Question: Section 22 requires the Contractor to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SFRTA and FDOT for losses arising out of or related to the performance of services under the Contract. Would SFRTA revise this provision so that the indemnity provision conforms to Florida Statute 725.08 by removing the duty to defend and limiting the indemnity obligation to claims, damages, losses, and expenses caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentionally wrongful conduct of the Contractor or its subconsultants?

Answer: Please see Section 3.9 of the Special Terms and Conditions which modified Section 22 of the General Terms and Conditions.

2 Question: Because Contractor is providing professional design/consulting services and does not control construction means, methods, or project completion dates, would SFRTA agree to delete Section 39 (Liquidated Damages) in its entirety as inapplicable to professional services contracts? Any liability of the Contractor for delay or project impacts should be governed by applicable legal standards and limited to damages directly resulting from the Contractor’s negligent acts, errors, or omissions rather than predetermined liquidated damages amounts.

Answer: Please see Section 3.1 of the Special Terms and Conditions. The check box for marking Liquidated Damages as applicable is not checked.

3 Question: Section 48 warrants that all work will be free from defects. Because professional services are performed to a professional standard of care rather than warranting a perfect result, would SFRTA clarify that any professional services are performed consistent with the ordinarily accepted standard of care applicable to similarly situated professionals and are not subject to a guarantee or warranty of outcome?

Answer: Please see the replacement page in Addendum 1.