4-Evaluation and Selection Committee Evaluation Overview.pdf

This is an Evaluation and Selection Committee Evaluation Overview document for the Town of Palm Beach, Florida, outlining the criteria and process for evaluating proposals submitted in response to RFQ No. 2026-013 for Owner's Representative Services for Mid-Town Construction Projects. The solicitation seeks qualified firms to provide professional engineering and advisory services as the Owner's representative for oversight of the Mid-town Seawall Replacement project, with potential engagement for additional projects including the Mid-Town Linear Park construction, Mid-Town Bathroom Renovation, and Mid-Town Paving and Infrastructure Improvements. The evaluation process is designed to select the proposer offering the best value to the Town, with proposals remaining irrevocable for one hundred and eighty (180) days from the opening date. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting was offered virtually via Microsoft Teams to allow prospective proposers to seek clarification directly from Town staff, representing the only formal forum for questions prior to submission.

The evaluation committee will assess proposals based on established criteria to determine which firm demonstrates the greatest overall value and capability to deliver Owner's Representative services for this critical storm protection asset. The document establishes the framework for systematic evaluation and scoring of competing proposals, ensuring transparent and consistent assessment of each submission. Selected proposers for Owner's Representative services will be ineligible to bid on the related Mid-Town Seawall Replacement Progressive Design-Build Project (RFQ No. 2026-012), preventing conflicts of interest. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive non-material irregularities or technicalities, and re-advertise for all or any portion of the solicitation at its sole discretion based on its determination of best interest.