2024-EPCOT-Codes-Link.pdf

This is a building codes reference document and solicitation notice from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District for structural and mechanical engineering continuing services. The District is requesting proposals for ongoing engineering consulting services, with proposals due July 31, 2026. The scope of work encompasses structural and mechanical engineering design and analysis, feasibility assessments, water and wastewater facilities design, process and mechanical equipment support, existing facilities evaluation and rehabilitation, construction documents preparation, and construction phase services. The District intends to award multiple three-year contracts to the highest qualified proposers who achieve a minimum score of 90 points or higher, with optional two-year renewal options available. The prime consultant must have civil, mechanical, and/or structural engineering as its primary specialty, with all licensed engineer leads holding Florida licensure and a minimum of ten years of relevant experience.

Proposals must not exceed ten pages, excluding covers, cover letters, required statements, and up to five two-page resumes, and must include at least three project references completed within the last five years with detailed documentation of contract amounts, schedule adherence, completion dates, and service descriptions. Evaluation criteria consist of qualifications and experience with similar projects (50 points), staffing plan (25 points), and quality assurance and quality control plan (25 points), totaling 100 possible points. Proposers must comply with affidavits addressing Foreign Countries of Concern, Human Trafficking, Conflict of Interest, Public Entity Crime, and insurance requirements. Technical guidelines mandate safety and coordination procedures for work near CFTOD electrical utilities under RCES Underground Construction Rules, including Sunshine 811 Locate Tickets, soft-dig excavation protocols, and safety distances ranging from 3 feet for 480V circuits to 10 feet for 69kV transmission lines. Submissions must be made electronically through the CFTOD BID PORTAL (PlanetBids), with questions due three calendar days prior to the submission deadline. All preparation costs are the proposer's responsibility.