370-040-24-MBE_PLANNED_UTILIZATION.pdf

This is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Planned Utilization form from the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) related to a City of Fort Myers Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey Program on-call contracting opportunity for underground utilities and infrastructure services. The procurement, issued as Request for Statement of Qualification (RSQ) 25-093, seeks multiple qualified on-call contractors to establish a five-year contract for comprehensive utility and stormwater management system services across Lee County. Contractors will perform new construction of water and sewer lines, lift stations, manholes, storm drains, and pipe and manhole repairs and rehabilitations. Qualified firms must hold valid Florida Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor licenses and demonstrate at least three consecutive years in business. The question submission deadline is August 28, 2025, with proposal submissions due September 11, 2025, and anticipated City Council approval on October 20, 2025. The contract is structured as a multiple-award, on-call agreement with no guaranteed minimum work volume, and individual work orders will assign specific projects.

The procurement includes specific diversity and set-aside provisions requiring Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation with a goal of 10.54% DBE involvement, and contractors must comply with MBE planned utilization requirements and document commitment to diverse vendor participation. The evaluation criteria include the firm's project approach, personnel qualifications, experience, compliance with minority business enterprise policies, and local vendor preferences, with additional points awarded to companies with physical business addresses in Lee County (5 points for Fort Myers city limits and 3 points for Lee County). Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions mandate the use of domestically produced iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials for federally funded projects. Contractors must complete mandatory certifications including E-Verify participation, lobbying disclosures, and compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements. No specific total contract value is stated; the on-call nature suggests potential for multiple project awards with varying scopes and budgets.