26-8668_Solicitation.pdf

COLLIER COUNTY

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (RPS)

In accordance with Florida Statute 287.055 Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act

FOR

Design Services for Veterans Memorial Blvd. Phase II

RPS NO.: 26-8668

STEPHANIE BOWDEN, PROCUREMENT STRATEGIST

PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION

3295 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST, BLDG C-2

NAPLES, FLORIDA 34112

TELEPHONE: (239) 252-8929

Stephanie.Bowden@collier.gov

SOLICITATION PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

(RPS) NUMBER:

26-8668

PROJECT TITLE: DESIGN SERVICES FOR VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD. PHASE II

PRE-PROPOSAL

CONFERENCE:

JULY 17TH, 2026, AT 1:30 PM

LOCATION: PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION, CONFERENCE ROOM A,

3295 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST, BLDG. C-2, NAPLES, FL 34112

RPS OPENING

DAY/DATE/TIME:

AUGUST 7TH, 2026, AT 3:00 PM

PLACE OF RPS OPENING: PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION

3295 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST, BLDG. C-2

NAPLES, FL 34112

All proposals shall be submitted online via the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl.

INTRODUCTION

As requested by the Transportation Engineering Division (hereinafter, the “Division or Department”), the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (hereinafter, “County”) has issued this Request for Professional Services (hereinafter, “RPS”) with the intent of obtaining proposals from interested and qualified Proposers in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications stated herein, in the Solicitation and/or attachments. The Proposers at a minimum, must achieve the requirements of the Specifications, Scope of Services or Scope of Work stated. All references to “Proposer” are also referred to as “Consultant,” “Firm,” “Offeror,” “Contractor,” and “Vendor.”

BACKGROUND

In 2023, Collier County Transportation completed Phase 1 of this project. Phase 1 consisted of constructing the 4-lane roadway extension of Veterans Memorial Boulevard (VMB) from the intersection of VMB and Livingston Road west to the eastern entrance of the newly constructed Aubrey Rogers High School, approximately 1.5 miles west of Livingston Road.

The County is now preparing to complete Phase 2 of the VMB Extension project, which will connect from the terminus of Phase 1, extend west approximately 1.23 miles, cross Old 41, and terminate at the proposed intersection with US

41. Some right-of-way (hereinafter referred to as “ROW”) within the Phase II limits has already been acquired by the County (see attached exhibits below). The County does not have rights over the Seminole Gulf Railway (hereinafter referred to as “SGR”) crossing and the existing FPL easements.

Items of significant importance:

The County has contracted with a consulting firm to acquire the required environmental permits for Phase 2 of the project. It is anticipated that the South Florida Water Management District(hereinafter known as SFWMD) will allow the project to be “grandfathered” under the old permitting rules. The County has received a Request for Additional Information (hereinafter known as RAI) since the application was submitted, and the Consultant is working through to demonstrate conformance to the grandfathering criteria. Another significant issue is that the District has requested modifications to three additional ERPs within the project limits: Mercedes-Benz (11-03669-P), Triangle Parcel (11-02353-P), and Turtle Creek (11-01367-P). Final Permits are anticipated to be approved by early 2027. However, if by the 60% phase, the Environmental Consultant does not obtain permits, this work will be included in the scope of services.

Other initiatives connected to the project but not included in the improvements are:

• Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study Old 41 (CR 887) from Lee County to Collier County (FPID 435110-1 and 435347-1). Additional information can be found at https://www.swflroads.com/project/435110-1 https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collier-county-fl https://www.swflroads.com/project/435110-1

• Imperial Lakes Development, located adjacent to the future roadway on 78.48 acres of land with Parcel ID 00153160004, will enter into a Developer Contribution Agreement (DCA) with the County. The plan is for the developer to design and obtain permits for the four-lane extension of Veterans Memorial Boulevard from the current terminus of Phase 1 to the SGR eastern limits. This DCA is still pending approval by the Board of County Commissioners (Board).

• The North Collier Fire Control District is proposing a new fire station on the northwest side of US41 and north of Old 41 (immediately across from where VMB intersects Tamiami Trail. The project is currently in the County’s development review, seeking approval of its site development plan (SDP). The District would also like to install a temporary signal at US41 and future Veterans’ Memorial Boulevard. The developers hope to complete the project in late 2027, ahead of the VMB Phase II construction. Coordination of this project can be done through Kristopher Thomas, Assistant Chief of Essential Services. His contract information is:

North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District, 6495 Taylor Road Naples, FL 34109 Tel 239.597.9227 Direct: 293.552.1369 Website: https://northcollierfire.com

Documents/Exhibits included with this solicitation:

Exhibit A - -(Old US 41_VISSIM Build Conditions Memo_07312023) Exhibit B - VMB_Final TNTM 1.17.20_updated 7.1.2021) Exhibit C - Memorial Boulevard Roadway Final_GM_Signed) Exhibit D – Topographical Survey – PH-II Exhibit E - SFWMD Permit Applications Package (1 through 13)- App No. 250814-56017

E1. 01 Preliminary Drainage & Pond Siting Analysis SS E2. 01 Section A (2024-07-08) E3. 01a Section A - signature page (2024-07-08) E4. 02 Section C E5. 03 Section E Rev 01 E6. 04 Signature Authorization REV02 E7. 05 Project Location Map E8. 06 ERP Plans - Pending SS E0. 07 Surface Water Management Report - Pending Review and SS E10. 08 Surface Water Management Analysis for Phase 1 Updates - Pending SS E11. 09 ROW Map SS E12.10 Construction Pollution Prevention Plan Rev 01 E13. 12 Environmental Supplement Report - May 2024

AWARD AND TERM OF AGREEMENT

County reserves the right to modify this scope during negotiations for budgetary reasons.

The agreement term, if an award(s) is/are made is intended to commence on the date of the Notice to Proceed and end upon acceptance and approval of the final payment.

The results of this solicitation may be used by other County departments/divisions once awarded.

Prices shall remain firm for the term of the awarded contract. Surcharges will not be accepted in conjunction with this contract, and such charges should be incorporated into the pricing structure.

DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK

1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this Scope of Services is to describe the responsibilities of the CONSULTANT and the COUNTY in connection with the design and preparation of a complete set of construction contract documents and incidental engineering services, as necessary, for improvements to the transportation facility described herein.

Provide services as defined in this Scope of Services, which references the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) manuals and procedures. For this project, the CONSULTANT and/or Sub- Consultant(s) must be FDOT qualified (Rule Chapter 14-75) to perform the required work and/or services.

At a minimum, the CONSULTANT and/or Sub-Consultant(s) must be qualified to perform the following types of work:

Major work mix includes:

• 0221 Widen & Resurface Existing Lanes

• 0205 Sidewalk

• 0715 Traffic Engineering Study

• 0716 Traffic Signals

• 0774 Signing/Pavement Markings

• 0777 Lighting

Major work groups include:

• 3.2 Major Highway Design

• 4.1 Miscellaneous Structures and Minor Bridge Design

• 6.1 Traffic Engineering Studies

• 6.2 Traffic Signal Timing

• 7.1 Signing, Pavement Marking & Channelization

• 7.2 Lighting

• 7.3 Signalization

• 8.1 Control Surveying

• 8.2 Design, Right of Way, and Construction Surveying

• 8.3 Photogrammetric Mapping

• 8.4 Right-of-Way Mapping

• 9.1 Soil Exploration

• 9.2 Geotechnical Classification Lab Testing

• 9.3 Highway Materials Testing

• 9.4 Foundation Studies

• 9.5 Geotechnical Specialty Lab Testing

Minor work groups include:

• 6.1 Traffic Engineering Studies

• 6.3.1 ITS Analysis & Design

• 7.1 Signing, Pavement Marking & Channelization

• 7.2 Lighting

• 7.3 Signalization

• 8.1 Control Surveying

• 8.2 Design, Right of Way, and Construction Surveying

• 8.4 Right-of-Way Mapping

• 9.1 Soil Exploration

• 9.2 Geotechnical Classification Lab Testing

• 9.3 Highway Materials Testing

• 9.4 Foundation Studies

• 9.5 Geotechnical Specialty Lab Testing

Known alternative construction contracting methods include N/A.

The general objective is for the CONSULTANT to prepare a set of contract documents, including plans, specifications, supporting engineering analysis, calculations, and other technical documents in accordance with FDOT and COUNTY policy, procedures, and requirements. The contractor will use these Contract documents to build the project and test the project components. These Contract documents will be used by the COUNTY or its Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) representatives for inspection and final acceptance of the project. The CONSULTANT shall follow a systems engineering process to ensure that all required project components are included in the development of the Contract documents and the project can be built as designed and to specifications.

The Scope of Services establishes which items of work in the FDOT Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction, and Maintenance (Florida Greenbook), COUNTY Code, and other pertinent manuals are specifically prescribed to accomplish the work included in this contract and also indicate which items of work will be the responsibility of the CONSULTANT and/or the COUNTY.

The CONSULTANT shall be aware that as the project is developed, certain modifications and/or improvements to the original concepts may be required. The CONSULTANT shall incorporate these refinements into the design and consider such refinements to be an anticipated and integral part of the work.

This shall not be a basis for any supplemental fee request(s). Refinements are items of work that do not significantly alter the scope or the original intent of the design concept. As an example, extending a turn lane is a refinement; adding a turn lane is a change in scope. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the technical accuracy of their work and is liable for costs arising from errors and omissions in plans or contract documents.

The CONSULTANT shall demonstrate sound project management practices throughout this project. These include communication with the COUNTY and others as necessary, time and resource management, and documentation. The CONSULTANT shall establish and maintain, throughout the project design, a contract file in accordance with professionally established procedures. CONSULTANTS are expected to know the laws and rules governing their professions and are expected to provide services in accordance with current regulations, codes, and ordinances, and recognized standards applicable to such professional services. The CONSULTANT shall provide qualified technical and professional personnel to meet COUNTY standards and procedures, and to fulfill the duties and responsibilities assigned under the terms of this agreement. The CONSULTANT shall minimize to the maximum extent possible the COUNTY's need to apply its own resources to assignments authorized by the COUNTY.

The COUNTY will provide contract administration, management services, and technical reviews of all work associated with the development and preparation of contract documents, including construction documents. The COUNTY's technical reviews are for high-level conformance and are not intended to be comprehensive reviews. The CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible for all work performed and work products developed under this Scope of Services. The COUNTY may provide job-specific information and/or functions as outlined in this contract, if favorable.

It is imperative that all signal, roadway lighting, and signing and pavement marking designs be reviewed and approved by Collier County Traffic Operations at each phase of the project. The designer shall adhere to the current Collier County Traffic Operations specifications to minimize redesign.

2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION & BACKGROUND

Veterans Memorial Boulevard (VMB) Extension, Phase II, is an unimproved corridor extending approximately 1.23 miles from US 41 (Tamiami Trail) to the terminus of VMB Phase I improvements. The new roadway geometry will consist of a four-lane urban divided arterial with on-street bike lanes and 6-foot sidewalks on the south side, and a 10-foot pathway on the north side. The new roadway alignment crosses Old 41 Rd. (north/south direction – approximately 0.25 miles east of US 41) and Seminole Gulf Railway (north/south direction – approximately 0.5 miles east of Old 41 Rd.). The CONSULTANT shall assist the COUNTY, if necessary, in securing permitting rights from Seminole Gulf Railway before commencing construction. It is anticipated that a railroad crossing gate system will be required for design and construction.

The CONSULTANT shall investigate the status of the project and become familiar with concepts and commitments (typical sections, alignments, Developer Contribution Agreements, etc.) developed from prior studies and/or activities. A Pond Siting Report is available from a prior study, and a (PD&E) Study for Old 41 is to be completed in the near future. The CONSULTANT shall use the approved concepts as a basis for the design unless otherwise directed by the COUNTY.

2.1 Project General and Roadway (Activities 3, 4, and 5)

Public Involvement: See Public Involvement Scope, Section 3.1

Other Agency Presentations/Meetings: See Public Involvement Scope, Section 3.1

Joint Participation Agreements: N/A

Local Agency Program Agreement: N/A

Specification Package Preparation: See Specifications Package Preparation, Section 3.3

Value Engineering: Value Engineering/Independent Peer Review services will be conducted for this project under a separate agreement with another consultant. Please review Section 3.5 for details.

Plan Type: Roadway Plans

The CONSULTANT shall utilize as much as possible the preliminary concept plans that were prepared for the Environmental Resource Permit (ERP), including all surveys, right-of-way documents, pond siting reports, environmental reports/assessment, and drainage calculations to prepare the final Roadway Plans Package for Veterans Memorial Boulevard Extension, Phase 2. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for converting all AutoCAD (dwg) files received from the preliminary study to MicroStation (dgn), Open Roads Designer if necessary.

Plan/Profile: The CONSULTANT shall provide all plans and details necessary for the construction of the project described herein. The CONSULTANT is expected to follow all design criteria and processes provided in the latest version of the FDOT Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction, and Maintenance (commonly known as the Florida Greenbook). Additional criteria from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the Construction Standards Handbook for Work Within the Public Right-of-way, Collier County, Florida, and the Collier County Urban Land Development Code (CCULDC) should also be utilized. The latest FDOT Design

Manual (FDM) criteria and the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Bikeway Design Guide should be considered for best practice. The COUNTY must approve deviations from the criteria and processes provided in the FDM in writing.

Typical Section: The CONSULTANT shall develop and submit a signed and sealed Typical Section Package before the 30% plan submittal.

Pavement Designs: The CONSULTANT shall provide all pavement designs required for the project. The CONSULTANT shall submit a signed and sealed Pavement Design Package before the 30% plan submittal for COUNTY approval.

Pavement Type Selection Report(s): N/A

Cross Slope: As needed. The CONSULTANT shall evaluate any necessary modifications to cross slopes of existing pavement to be retained as part of this project.

Access Management Classification: The CONSULTANT shall coordinate with adjacent developments to ensure proposed or existing access connections are incorporated in the plans. The County and Developer must agree on the location, number of access point connections, and type of median opening.

Transit Route Features: The CONSULTANT shall coordinate with the Public Transit & Neighborhood Enhancement (PTNE)/Collier Area Transit (CAT) to identify existing and future transit locations.

Major Intersections/Interchanges: The design shall incorporate the redesign and/or tie-in of the project to the existing conditions at

• Veterans Memorial Blvd./US 41 (Tamiami Trail)

• Veterans Memorial Blvd./Old 41 Road

• Veterans Memorial Blvd./Aubrey Rogers High School (western driveway)

• Veterans Memorial Blvd/SGR crossing

Bridges: N/A

Roadway Alternative Analysis: N/A

Level of Temporary Traffic Control Plans (TTCP): The CONSULTANT shall provide Level II Temporary Traffic Control Plans at all locations where connections are being made to existing conditions, such as major intersections and development connections. Appropriate maintenance of traffic during construction is critical to the public, local businesses, and emergency services. The CONSULTANT shall develop maintenance-of-traffic plans that public, minimize public impacts, while minimizing the cost and duration of construction.

Temporary Lighting: The CONSULTANT is responsible for any temporary lighting designs necessary for the project.

Temporary Signals: (Only if required for Maintenance of Traffic)

Temporary Drainage: The CONSULTANT is responsible for any temporary drainage designs necessary for the project.

Design Variations/Exceptions: The CONSULTANT is responsible for the design and application of all variances, clearances, and waivers.

Back of Sidewalk Profiles: The CONSULTANT shall perform all engineering analyses for the project, even if they are not included in the final delivered plans.

Selective Clearing and Grubbing: N/A

Landscaping: Plantings are not included in this Scope of Services; however, CONSULTANT will design irrigation and electrical conduit locations per the direction of the Collier County Landscape Section. In addition, any special Landscape Median Fill will be specified by the Collier County Landscape Department for each direction. See Section 3.12

2.2 Drainage (Activities 6a and 6b) – Please note: if the ERP Permit and USACE Permits are issued before negotiating this contract, this section of the scope will be reevaluated and will become optional or additional services.

System Type: As required. The stormwater systems shall be designed to meet the permitting requirements of all applicable permitting agencies (South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)). The storm water system designs shall consider best management practices, open system, closed system, lateral ditches, exfiltration, etc., or a combination thereof, within or outside the existing right-of-way. Floodplain compensation may be part of the solution within, outside, or beyond the existing right-of-way. The design/coordination of all off-site ponds is part of this Scope of Services. The Consultant shall determine whether capacity is available for the project in adjacent development ponds.

The Consultant shall develop all hydraulic requirements, designs, and Construction Contract Documents for all hydraulic features, including, but not limited to, stormwater conveyance, storage, and treatment facilities required for the project. All existing drainage structures and features shall be shown on the construction plans and shall be inspected for scour, erosion, structural integrity, and accumulation of sediments as necessary. The CONSULTANT shall coordinate all repairs or modifications with the COUNTY project Manager before adding them to the Construction Contract Documents.

Note: The project is exempt from Ordinance 74-50, amended by Ordinance 2017-19 Note: The project will be required to comply with Florida Senate Bill 7040 regarding stormwater rules if the SFWMD denies the “grandfathering” under the old Environmental Rules.

Note: The County has contracted separately with an Environmental Consultant to complete a pond-siting report, environmental resource permits, and Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) permits. The CONSULTANT shall understand that, at the time of NTP, the environmental permits may not have been issued. The COUNTY expects the CONSULTANT to work with the Environmental Consultants to ensure the final design incorporates the environmental findings and recommendations. The CONSULTANT will be provided with the following documents before the final negotiated scope, if they are available:

a. Pond Siting Report

b. Master Drainage Infrastructure Map

c. Conceptual Roadway Design

d. 60% Right of Way maps

No additional compensation will be given for modifying the permitted concept.

2.3 Selective Clearing and Grubbing (Activity 6c) N/A.

2.4 Utilities Coordination (Activity 7)

The CONSULTANT is responsible for certifying that all necessary arrangements for utility work on this project have been made and will not conflict with the physical construction schedule. The CONSULTANT shall coordinate with all affected Utility Agency Owners (UAOs) to ensure they respond to requests for utility information within the project's production schedule. The CONSULTANT shall ensure FDOT and Collier County standards, policies, procedures, practices, and design criteria are followed concerning utility coordination.

The CONSULTANT will identify and depict all public and private utilities within the project limits. Survey tasks will locate above-ground utilities and facilities, such as manholes and valve boxes. The CONSULTANT is responsible for certifying that all necessary arrangements for utility work on this project have been made and will not conflict with the physical construction schedule.

The CONSULTANT may employ more than one individual or utility engineering consultant to provide utility coordination and engineering design expertise. The CONSULTANT shall identify a dedicated person responsible for managing all utility coordination activities. This person shall be contractually referred to as the Utility Coordination Manager and shall be identified in the CONSULTANT proposal. The Utility Coordination Manager shall be required to satisfactorily demonstrate to the COUNTY’s Project Manager that they have the following knowledge, skills, and expertise:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience performing utility coordination in accordance with FDOT, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards, policies, and procedures.

• A thorough knowledge of the FDOT plans production process and Collier County Water and Sewer District (CCWSD) coordination processes.

• A thorough knowledge of COUNTY agreements, standards, policies, and procedures.

• The Utility Coordination Manager shall be responsible for managing all utility coordination, including the following:

• Assuring that Utility Coordination and accommodation are in accordance with the FDOT, FHWA, and AASHTO standards, policies, procedures, and design criteria.

• Assisting the engineer of record in identifying all existing utilities and coordinating any new installations. Assisting the Engineer of Record with resolving utility conflicts.

• Scheduling and performing utility coordination meetings, keeping and distributing minutes/action items of all utility meetings, and ensuring expedient follow-up on all unresolved issues.

• Distributing all plans, conflict matrices, and changes to affected utility owners, and ensuring this information is properly coordinated and documented.

• Identifying and coordinating the completion of any COUNTY or utility owner agreement that is required for reimbursement, or accommodation of the utility facilities associated with the project.

• Review and certify to the COUNTY Project Manager that all Utility Work Schedules are correct and in accordance with the COUNTY's standards, policies, and procedures.

• Prepare, review, and process all utility-related reimbursable paperwork, including betterment and salvage determinations.

The CONSULTANT's utility coordination work shall be performed and directed by the Utility Coordination Manager, who was identified and approved by the COUNTY's Project Manager. Any proposed change of the approved Utility Coordination Manager shall be subject to review and approval by the COUNTY's Project Manager prior to any change being made in this contract.

Anticipated utilities include, but are not limited to:

• CenturyLink/Lumen

• Comcast

• Florida Power and Light Distribution

• Florida Power and Light Transmission

• Crown Castle

• Quest Communication

• Summit Broadband, Inc.

• TECO Peoples Gas

• Collier County IT

• Collier County Schools

• Collier County Utilities - Water and Sewer District

• Collier County Traffic Operations

2.5 Environmental Permits and Environmental Clearances (Activity 8)

The County has contracted with a consulting firm to acquire the required environmental permits for Phase 2 of the project. Final permits are anticipated to be approved by early 2027. This scope of services anticipates that the CONSULTANT will coordinate with the environmental consultant and all appropriate regulatory agencies. It is the CONSULTANT’S responsibility to identify and obtain all necessary permits, including permit modifications, which may include, but are not limited to:

• Environmental Resource Permit (SFWMD)

• US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Permit - It is possible that during the production of this project, the jurisdiction may revert to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).

If a new permit application is required for the FDEP, this will be considered an additional service.

The CONSULTANT shall obtain COUNTY approval of the plans and applications before submitting them to the permitting agencies and assist the COUNTY in developing the permitting strategy for the project.

The COUNTY will direct the use of mitigation banks as required.

The COUNTY will provide compensatory wetland mitigation in accordance with Section 373.4137, Florida Statutes. All application and processing fees associated with permitting activities shall be paid for by the COUNTY directly to each applicable agency.

2.6 Structures (Activities 9 - 18)

Bridge: N/A Please see section 2.1 for typical section requirements.

Retaining Walls: The CONSULTANT shall provide all design services and deliver construction documents for any temporary and/or permanent retaining walls required for the project. The CONSULTANT should anticipate the design of retaining walls/gravity walls in locations where the right-of-way is constrained.

Noise Barrier Walls: Two Traffic Noise Technical Memorandums were completed by a COUNTY consultant (AIM Engineering & Surveying, Inc.) as part of the Phase 1 design process of this project. Based on the noise study, we understand that a 16-foot-high noise barrier wall adjacent to Landmark Naples is recommended. The CONSULTANT shall provide all design services and deliver construction documents for Noise Barrier Walls similar to those at Imperial Golf Estates in the Phase I project.

Miscellaneous Structures: The CONSULTANT shall provide all design services and deliver construction documents for any miscellaneous structures required for the project. The CONSULTANT should anticipate the design of miscellaneous foundations, special lighting foundations, and mast arm signalization structures to be included in this scope of services. No additional compensation will be paid to incorporate these features into the PROJECT as described herein.

2.7 Signing and Pavement Markings (Activities 19 & 20)

The CONSULTANT shall provide all design services and deliver construction documents for all signing and pavement markings required for the project. The CONSULTANT shall coordinate with the COUNTY’s Traffic Operations Section to maintain the integrity of the COUNTY’s sign asset database. The CONSULTANT shall include the following notes in the contract documents: “Contractor to follow Traffic Operations Signing and Pavement Markings special provision details, which include but are not limited to using a 2.5” x 2.5” galvanized metal square tubular signpost.”

2.8 Signalization (Activities 21 & 22)

Intersections: For Phase 2, this Scope of Services includes the design of one new signal and the replacement of one existing temporary signal. The CONSULTANT shall design signal systems at the following intersections:

• US 41 and proposed Veterans Memorial Boulevard Extension (a temporary signal is anticipated to be installed in 2027)

• Old 41 and proposed Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Extension Both signals will require a signal warrant justification report and an intersection validation study (Note:

The intersection layout in the conceptual plans was recommended by a draft Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) analysis).

Traffic Data Collection: The CONSULTANT shall coordinate with the County’s Transportation Planning and Traffic Operations Divisions and FDOT to see if required traffic data is available for US 41 Road and Old 41 Road Traffic Studies: The CONSULTANT shall verify the intersection configurations generated from previous traffic studies and validate the recommendations needed for proper operations at the projected traffic volumes.

Count Stations: The CONSULTANT shall design one Wavetronix traffic county station near the intersection of US 41 and Old 41 with the proposed Veterans Memorial Boulevard Extension, Traffic Monitoring Sites: TBD

Interconnect Plans: The CONSULTANT shall prepare an Interconnect Plan that will extend the conduit and communications infrastructure in Phase 1 to the project terminus at US 41. CCTV cameras and associated hardware will be incorporated with the new and replacement signal installations. The Traffic Data Collection units shall also be connected to the network.

2.9 Lighting (Activities 23 & 24)

This Scope of Services includes the design of roadway lighting.

The CONSULTANT shall provide all design services and deliver construction documents for all lighting required for the project. The CONSULTANT will analyze luminescence needs for the PROJECT and provide recommendations for street lighting compatible with a four-lane roadway configuration for Veterans Memorial Boulevard, documented in a lighting justification report and a lighting design analysis report. Final roadway lighting levels will be determined after the 60% design phase. Contact Collier County Traffic Operations for current lighting specifications.

2.10 Landscape (Activities 25 & 26) – See Section 3.12

Landscape Irrigation or Planting Plans: These are not included in this Project. The required landscaping shall include proposed conduits and sleeves for future landscaping areas, and the addition of architectural pavers in designated median locations, along with topsoil.

2.11 Survey (Activity 27)

Design Survey:

Through its Environmental Consultants, the COUNTY shall provide a preliminary topographic survey and control survey for the project limits. Before performing any fieldwork, the CONSULTANT shall review this information to determine whether it is sufficient to complete the project design. If necessary, the CONSULTANT is expected to supplement this survey data to complete the project design. All work shall be certified by a professionally registered surveyor in the State of Florida. No additional compensation will be paid for converting data from one Computer-Aided Design (CAD) platform to another.

The CONSULTANT shall provide all survey services necessary for the project. It is anticipated this will include a detailed topographic and control survey for the project limits extending approximately 500 feet east to 500 feet west of the existing project limits, including all access points in between, beyond, or within Collier County's existing ROW.

Pond Site and Floodplain Compensation Area: The CONSULTANT shall identify ponds within the project limits in accordance with the drainage permitting plan completed by a separate County Consultant.

Boring Layout: The CONSULTANT shall provide boring locations for the proposed mast arms at US41 and Old 41, and at each pond site.

Subsurface Utility Exploration: The CONSULTANT is responsible for designating all utilities within the project limits. If applicable, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) per the American Society of Civil Engineers accepted guidelines for the collection and depiction of existing subsurface utility data using Quality Level “A” at any proposed mast arm foundations in an area two (2) times the proposed drilled shaft diameter prior to the final design.

Proposed Directional Drilling that crosses existing underground utilities shall be identified, and the grade and top elevation of the utility shall be indicated on the design plans. Proposed SUE locations must be approved by the COUNTY prior to authorization of this task.

Right of Way Survey: The CONSULTANT is responsible for all Right of Way Surveys and for defining all official Collier County-maintained right-of-way necessary for the project. Reproduce recorded right-of-way and baseline information. Right-of-way should include all intersecting roads within the project limits.

All right-of-way information shall be labeled, including the date, bearings, and distances. In addition to the following information, the following shall be noted:

Vegetation Survey: N/A

Bathymetric Survey: N/A

2.12 Photogrammetry (Activity 28) - N/A

2.13 Mapping (Activity 29)

Control Survey Map: The CONSULTANT is responsible for the Control Survey Maps necessary for the project.

Right of Way Map: The CONSULTANT is responsible for all Right of Way Maps required for the project's right-of-way acquisition.

Legal Descriptions and Sketches: The CONSULTANT is responsible for all Legal Descriptions and Sketches, as well as the Technical Memorandum, for right-of-way acquisitions necessary for the project.

Note: COUNTY shall be responsible for obtaining any Title Searches required.

Maintenance Map: The CONSULTANT shall provide an aerial-based maintenance map, using Collier County Aerial Mapping, for the project limits, showing the local agency’s jurisdictional areas.

Miscellaneous Items: N/A

2.14 Terrestrial Mobile LiDAR (Activity 30) N/A

2.15 Architecture (Activity 31) N/A

2.16 Noise Barriers (See Activities 2.6 &32)

2.17 Intelligent Transportation Systems (Activities 33 & 34) As requested

2.18 Geotechnical (Activity 35)

The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for all necessary geotechnical activities associated with/required for this project. Soil sampling and types and depths of borings anticipated for roadway, structures, storm pipe, lighting, and signals.

2.19 Project Schedule

The anticipated design schedule for the project is 550 calendar days (approx. 18 months) from the date of Notice to Proceed (NTP). The targeted total contract schedule is 1,490 calendar days (approx. 49 months) from the issuance of the NTP. This will consist of a design phase (550 days), a construction bid phase (210 days), and a post-design phase (730 days). A separate NTP will be issued for the construction and post-design services phase.

Within ten (10) days after the NTP is issued, and prior to the CONSULTANT beginning work, the CONSULTANT shall provide a detailed project activity/event schedule in Microsoft Project for COUNTY and CONSULTANT to meet the completion date(s) for all phases of design.

The CONSULTANT shall indicate each milestone activity/event that is included in the scope of work and at a minimum, submission dates for Bridge Inspection Report, 30% plans, 60% plans, 90% plans, Final plan, and SFWMD submittal packages. The schedule shall allow for a minimum of 30 calendar days for

FDOT and/or COUNTY reviews of the 30% plans, 60% plans, 90% plans and Final plans. The schedule shall also include the right-of-way documents (sketches and descriptions) submittal at the 60% phase and must allow a minimum of 12-months from the date of submittal to acquire all the right-of-way.

All fees and price proposals are to be based on a contract schedule of 1490 calendar days for final construction contract documents and post-design services. In no event shall the contract deadline exceed 1490 calendar days from the date of initial Notice to Proceed.

An independent consulting firm hired by the COUNTY will conduct a peer design and constructability review at the 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% plan submittals. The Bid Plans shall be submitted after obtaining a notice of intent to permit from the governing permitting agencies, which may include FDEP, USACE, and SFWMD.

Periodically, throughout the life of the contract, the CONSULTANT shall review the project schedule and, with the approval of the COUNTY, adjust as necessary to incorporate any changes due to the Scope of Services modifications and progress to date. The CONSULTANT shall submit an updated project schedule and project status report when the monthly invoice is submitted to the Clerk of Courts (bccapclerk@collierclerk.com). Before submitting the invoice package to the Clerk of Courts, the CONSULTANT shall provide a pencil copy to the COUNTY Project Manager for review and approval to submit.

2.20 Submittals & Deliverables

The CONSULTANT shall furnish construction contract documents as required by the COUNTY to adequately control, coordinate, and approve the project concepts. At each submittal phase, the CONSULTANT shall provide all sheets pertaining to the roadway design and those of the other component plan sets in strict conformance with the FDOT Design Manual sequence of plan preparation. Partial phase deliverables will not be accepted. To expedite the design reviews, the COUNTY prefers to use the Bluebeam Revu Studio software platform. The CONSULTANT shall set up studio project collaboration sessions in Bluebeam at each phase submittal if the CONSULTANT is accustomed to and uses this platform. The CONSULTANT shall manage the marked-up documents so that comments can be tracked and are easily organized for hard copy printouts.

The comment and review process for all deliverables for this Contract shall utilize Bluebeam Studio Sessions. The CONSULTANT’s Bluebeam setup shall include comment tracking and a response mechanism. The CONSULTANT shall provide session access for the COUNTY’s staff (and other independent CONSULTANTs) as identified by COUNTY’s Project Manager. The CONSULTANT shall provide a response to each comment until the comment is identified and marked with a “CLOSED” status by the Reviewer. The CONSULTANT shall maintain copies of all Session files and submit to COUNTY as supplementary files to the Final Deliverable. Use of Bluebeam Sessions for submittal reviews (including setup, upload, and maintenance of comment records. is considered as part of the design approval process;

subsequently, no separate payment shall be made for Bluebeam Sessions.

If the CONSULTANT does not have the use of Bluebeam, a File Transfer server should be used to submit deliverables in Adobe PDF format.

All submitted documents shall be digitally signed and sealed at the appropriate phase in accordance with the applicable Florida Statutes.

As a minimum, the engineering design shall be developed and submitted following the latest edition of the

FDOT Greenbook unless otherwise directed by the COUNTY in writing.

Each submittal shall include one (1) digital copy of all documents required for the submittal as defined herein. The method of delivery must be pre-approved by the COUNTY.

In addition to the delivery of the files produced during project development, the COUNTY requires the inclusion of Engineering Data files (prepared by or for the CONSULTANT) for critical geometrics in the design. These can include alignments, profiles, cross-sections, surfaces, etc., necessary to create the corridor model(s). Critical roadway geometric items, such as the centerlines and profiles of the proposed mainline, side streets, special ditches, and utilities, must be included. These Engineering Data files are considered “Project Documents” as defined in the contract and shall be provided when requested by the COUNTY.

Drawing files shall be provided in the most current version of fully functional MicroStation V8i (.dgn), Open Roads Designer, or AutoCAD 2019 (.dwg) or later software format, and plotted or scanned to an Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format, in individual sheets. Specifications shall be provided in Microsoft Word 2003 or later. The CONSULTANT shall use the most current FDOT CADD Manual to produce engineering plan preparation. The CADD Manual addresses the requirements to utilize Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) for the production and delivery of digital project data.

2.21 Provisions for Work

The services performed by the CONSULTANT must comply with all applicable COUNTY and FDOT manuals, procedures, policies, and guidelines. Specifically, the CONSULTANT must comply with FDOT’s Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) Manual, FDOT Design Manual (FDM), Structures Manual, and Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Manual. The COUNTY and FDOT’s manuals and guidelines incorporate, by requirement or reference, all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. The CONSULTANT will use the latest editions of the manuals, procedures, and guidelines to perform work for this project.

All work shall be prepared with English units (unless otherwise specified) in accordance with the latest editions of standards and requirements, when applicable, utilized by the COUNTY, which include, but are not limited to, publications such as:

General

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design

• AASHTO— Roadside Design Guide

• AASHTO— Roadway Lighting Design Guide

• AASHTO— A Policy for Geometric Design of Highways and Streets AASHTO— Highway Safety

Manual

• Rule Chapter 5J- 17, Florida Administrative Code (F.A. C.), Standards of Practice for Professional

Surveyors and Mappers

• Rule Chapter 62- 302, F.A.C., Surface Water Quality Standards

• Code of Federal Regulations (C. F. R.)

• Florida Administrative Codes (F. A. C.)

• Chapters 20, 120, 215, 455, Florida Statutes (F. S.) Florida COUNTY of Business & Professional

Regulations Rules

• Florida Department of Environmental Protection Rules

• FDOT Basis of Estimates Manual

• FDOT Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Manual

• FDOT Standard Plans

• FDOT Flexible Pavement Design Manual

• FDOT Handbook for Preparation of Specifications Package

• FDOT Standard Plans Instructions

• FDOT Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for

Streets and Highways (“Florida Greenbook")

• FDOT Materials Manual

• FDOT Pavement Type Selection Manual

• FDOT Design Manual

• FDOT Procedures and Policies

• FDOT Procurement Procedure 001- 375- 030, Compensation for Consultant Travel Time on

Professional Services Agreements

• FDOT Project Development and Environment Manual

• FDOT Project Traffic Forecasting Handbook

• FDOT Public Involvement Handbook

• FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction

• FDOT Utility Accommodation Manual

• Manual on Speed Zoning for Highways, Roads, and Streets in Florida

• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices MUTCD)

• FHWA Roadway Construction Noise Model (RCNM) and Guideline Handbook

• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - Standard Manatee Construction Conditions

• Florida Statutes (F. S.)

• Florida's Level of Service Standards and Guidelines Manual for Planning

• Model Guide Specifications — Asbestos Abatement and Management in Buildings, National

Institute for Building Sciences (NIBS)

• Quality Assurance Guidelines

• Safety Standards

• Any special instructions from the COUNTY

Roadway

• FDOT— Florida Intersection Design Guide

• FDOT— Project Traffic Forecasting Handbook

• FDOT— Quality/ Level of Service Handbook

• Florida's Level of Service Standards and Highway Capacity Analysis for the SHS

• Transportation Research Board (TRB) Highway Capacity Manual

Permits

• Chapter 373, F. S. Water Resources

• US Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Programs

• Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Protected Wildlife Permits

Drainage

• FDOT Culvert Handbook

• FDOT Drainage Manual

• FDOT Erosion and Sediment Control Manual

• FDOT Hydrology Handbook

• FDOT Optional Pipe Materials Handbook

• FDOT Storm Drain Handbook

• FDOT Stormwater Management Facility Handbook

• FDOT Temporary Drainage Handbook

• FDOT Drainage Connection Permit Handbook Survey and Mapping

• All applicable Florida Statutes and Administrative Codes

• Applicable Rules, Guidelines, Codes, and authorities of other Municipal, COUNTY, State, and

Federal Agencies.

• FDOT Aerial Surveying Standards for Transportation Projects Topic 550- 020- 002

• FDOT Right of Way Mapping Handbook

• FDOT Surveying Procedure Topic 550- 030- 101

• Florida Department of Transportation Right of Way Procedures Manual

• Florida Department of Transportation Surveying Handbook

• Right of Way Mapping Procedure 550- 030- 015

Traffic Engineering and Operations and ITS

• AASHTO- An Information Guide for Highway Lighting

• AASHTO- Guide for Development of Bicycle Facilities

• FHWA Standard Highway Signs Manual

• FDOT Manual on Uniform Traffic Studies (MUTS)

• FDOT Median Handbook

• FDOT Traffic Engineering Manual

• National Electric Safety Code

• National Electrical Code

Traffic Monitoring

• American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Manual of Steel Construction, referred to as"

AISC Specifications."

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) RP- 8- 00 Recommended Practice for Roadway

Lighting

• AASHTO AWS D1. 1/ ANSI Structural Welding Code— Steel

• AASHTO D1. 5/ AWS D1. 5 Bridge Welding Code

• FHWA Traffic Detector Handbook

• FDOT General Interest Roadway Data Procedure

• FHWA Traffic Monitoring Guide

• FDOT' s Traffic/ Polling Equipment Procedures

Structures

• AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and

Traffic Signals, and Interims.

Geotechnical

• FHWA Checklist and Guidelines for Review of Geotechnical Reports and Preliminary Specifications

• Manual of Florida Sampling and Testing Methods

• Soils and Foundation Handbook

Landscape Architecture

• Florida COUNTY of Agriculture and Consumer Services Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants

2.22 Services to be Performed by the COUNTY when appropriate and /or available, the COUNTY will provide project data including:

• All certifications necessary for project letting.

• All information that may come to the COUNTY pertaining to future improvements.

• All future information that may come to the COUNTY during the term of the CONSULTANT’s Agreement, which, in the opinion of the COUNTY, is necessary for the prosecution of the work.

• Available traffic and planning data.

• Engineering standards review services.

• All available information in the possession of the COUNTY pertaining to utility companies whose facilities may be affected by the proposed construction

• All future information that may come to the COUNTY pertaining to subdivision plans so that

CONSULTANT may take advantage of additional areas that can be utilized as part of the existing right of way.

• Previously constructed Highway Beautification or Landscape Construction Plans

• Existing right-of-way maps (if available)

• PD&E Documents

• Design Reports (if available)

• Letters of authorization designating the CONSULTANT as an agent of the COUNTY in accordance with F.S. 337.274.

• Phase reviews of plans and engineering documents.

• Regarding Environmental Permitting Services:

o Approved Permit Document when available.

o Approval of all contacts with environmental agencies.

o Payment for permitting and mitigation fees o General philosophies and guidelines of the COUNTY to be used in the fulfillment of this contract. Objectives, constraints, budgetary limitations, and time constraints will be completely defined by the Project Manager.

o Appropriate signatures on application forms.

3 PROJECT COMMON AND PROJECT GENERAL TASKS

Project Common Tasks Project Common Tasks, as listed below, are work efforts that are applicable to many project activities, 4 (Roadway Analysis) through 35 (Geotechnical). These tasks are to be included in the project scope in each applicable activity when the work described is to be performed by the CONSULTANT.

Project Research: The CONSULTANT shall perform research of existing PD&E Studies, DCA, PUD, and DRI documents that are applicable for developments adjacent to the project for commitments regarding Right-of-way, Stormwater Management, Roadway Improvements, or any other commitments involving the interests of the COUNTY.

Cost Estimates: The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for producing an opinion of probable construction cost estimate and reviewing and updating the cost estimate at project milestones – Phase I (30%), II (60%), III (90%), and IV (100% or final), including the bid schedule. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for entering the pay items and quantities into the Summary of Pay Items sheet, including all required Plans submittals.

Technical Special Provisions: The CONSULTANT shall provide Technical Special Provisions for all items of work not covered by the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and recurring special provisions. Standard Specifications, recurring special provisions supplemental specifications should not be modified unless necessary to control project-specific requirements. The first nine sections of the

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