25-25_Notice_of_Intended_Decision_NOI.pdf

This is a Notice of Intended Decision issued by the City of DeBary, Florida, announcing the recommendation to award solicitation 25-25 for Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning Consulting Services to four firms: Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc, Kittelson and Associates, Metric Engineering Inc, and Stanley Consultants Inc. The RFQ, posted on September 30, 2025, solicited proposals for comprehensive professional services including mobility planning, traffic operations analysis, safety studies, multimodal and complete streets planning, traffic control device design, public engagement, transportation policy support, traffic impact review, construction support, regional coordination, and smart mobility technology integration. Proposals were due on October 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The anticipated contract term is three years with potential for two one-year renewals. The procurement was conducted under the Consultant Competitive Negotiations Act, Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, allowing the City to award contracts to multiple responsible bidders based on demonstrated qualifications, experience, availability, approach, and work plan.

The evaluation criteria utilized a 100-point scoring system allocating points across related experience (40 points), proposed project staff (30 points), financial capabilities (20 points), workload (5 points), and minority business enterprise status (5 points). Proposing firms were required to be certified to practice engineering in Florida, have been in business for at least three consecutive years, and demonstrate professional competency through documentation of licenses, certifications, and professional registrations. The solicitation includes extensive federal grant requirements and provisions, including compliance with equal employment opportunity standards, Davis-Bacon Act provisions, and FEMA grant conditions, indicating potential funding sources include federal grants related to transportation and infrastructure development. Specific contract values were not explicitly stated in the notice. Protests must be filed in accordance with Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, within the prescribed timeframe.