Additional_requirements_rev1.docx

This is an additional requirements document for a qualifications-based Request for Qualification (RFQ) issued by Pinellas County, Florida for professional engineering services on the Anclote Road Stormwater and Roadway Improvements project (PID 003897A). The procurement is governed by the Brooks Act (40 USC 1101 et seq.) for architect and engineer selection, with written questions due by March 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time and proposal submissions required by April 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time via the OpenGov platform. The contract term extends for 730 consecutive calendar days from Notice to Proceed with an estimated 12-month completion schedule. No mandatory site visit or bidders conference is required. The selected consultant will deliver comprehensive engineering services including NEPA compliance documentation, a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER), Environmental Information Document (EID), traffic analysis, drainage assessments, cultural resource surveys, contamination assessments, tree inventory evaluations, conceptual plans for build alternatives, geotechnical investigations, resiliency analysis, and regulatory agency coordination.

Compensation will be negotiated separately from qualifications and structured as lump sum compensation across fourteen task categories with monthly invoicing. The procurement mandates good faith efforts to solicit Disadvantaged Business Enterprises per 40 CFR Part 33, which is distinct from minority business status, and prohibits geographic preferences unless insufficient firms are available to compete. Evaluation criteria include firm ability and personnel qualifications (425 points), past performance (375 points), volume of work previously awarded (50 points), minority business status (25 points), Pinellas County Small Business Enterprise certification (100 points), and regional office location (25 points). The project is funded through an EPA State and Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG) from the Clean Water State Revolving Funds program totaling $2,240,000, with Pinellas County contributing $5,941,000 through the Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny for Pinellas) and total multi-year project costs estimated at $35,440,000. No incumbent contractor is identified. Contractors must maintain suspension and debarment checks on sam.gov, comply with E-Verify requirements, provide proof of Florida professional licensure, and carry specified insurance coverage with AM Best ratings of A-VIII or better.