26-8635_Vendor_Checklist.pdf

This is a Vendor Checklist document issued by Collier County, Florida's Procurement Services Division for Request for Professional Services solicitation 26-8635, which seeks comprehensive design and construction administration services for the South County Water Reclamation Facility (SCWRF) Treatment Technology & Flow Management Improvements project in Naples, Florida. The selected firm will serve as Engineer of Record and provide preliminary design, geotechnical surveys, surveying, subsurface utility engineering, hydraulic and wastewater treatment process modeling, final design, permitting, bidding packages, opinion of probable costs, public involvement services, construction administration, and one-year construction warranty services. The project encompasses comprehensive plant capacity expansion from 16 million gallons per day (MGD) to 21.1 MGD average flow and 56 MGD peak flow, incorporating membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology and multiple treatment system improvements. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Collier County Online Bidding System by March 9, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. EST, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for February 19, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. The design must be completed within one year of the Notice to Proceed, with construction targeted for completion by 2031.

The checklist mandates that all vendors submit executed forms including the Vendor Declaration Statement (Form 1), Conflict of Interest Certification (Form 2), Immigration Affidavit Certification (Form 3), Reference Questionnaire (Form 4), and Grant Provisions and Assurances (Form 5), along with proof of Florida business status, E-Verify enrollment certification, W-9 Form, copies of all requested licenses and certifications, and proof of insurance capability. Vendors must acknowledge acceptance of Collier County Purchase Order Terms and Conditions and General Instructions, and all addenda must be signed and attached. Failure to provide applicable documents will render submissions non-responsive or non-responsible. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability at $1,000,000 single limit per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, Worker's Compensation coverage per Florida Statutes, Employer's Liability coverage of $500,000 per occurrence, and Automobile Liability coverage, with bonds at 100 percent of contract value for projects exceeding $200,000. The RPS evaluation will utilize the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act methodology, scoring submissions on six criteria: Ability of Professional Personnel (20 points), Certified Woman and/or Minority Business Enterprise status (5 points), Past Performance (25 points), Project Approach and Willingness to Meet Time and Budget Requirements (20 points), Location (10 points), and Recent, Current, and Projected Workloads (20 points), totaling 100 points. Permitting fees will be paid by the Public Utilities Department for county permits and by the Engineer of Record team (with reimbursement by PUD) for state and federal permits.