Summary

This is a Scope of Work document issued by the State of Florida, Department of Transportation (FDOT), District 7, for the procurement of professional engineering and design services. The project involves the design and permitting for the reconstruction of the Rickenbacker Causeway in Miami-Dade County, a critical transportation corridor connecting mainland Miami to Key Biscayne. The scope encompasses roadway design, bridge engineering, environmental permitting, utility coordination, and construction management services. The project includes two main phases: Phase 1 covering the initial design and permitting activities, and Phase 2 encompassing construction administration and inspection services. No specific bidders conference date is identified in the document, though the scope indicates that site visits and project kickoff meetings will occur following contract award. The contract is anticipated to be awarded to a qualified engineering firm with demonstrated experience in major transportation infrastructure projects and permitting processes in Florida's coastal environment.

The contract will be funded through FDOT's capital improvement program and federal transportation funding sources, with the exact budget to be determined during the procurement process. The procurement is open to qualified engineering firms meeting FDOT's professional qualification standards. No set-asides are specifically identified, and this represents a competitive procurement process. The contract term will extend through the completion of both design and construction phases, with the anticipated timeline for design completion within 24-36 months of contract execution. The successful contractor will be required to maintain professional liability insurance and comply with all applicable federal and state transportation regulations and FDOT standards.