Bid_Opening_Tabulation.pdf

This Bid Opening Tabulation document reflects the procurement activities for the Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) and the Board of County Commissioners of Osceola County, Florida, for professional engineering consulting and project inspection services related to the construction of two 69kV underground transmission circuits. The project involves approximately 1,720 feet of underground transmission line infrastructure in the NeoCity development park, with comprehensive deliverables including design management, federal compliance activities, underground line design, permitting, construction support, and inspection services. The solicitation was issued as a Request for Qualifications (RFQu), with a question submission deadline of July 18, 2025, and a proposal due date of July 29, 2025. The anticipated contract term is two years with potential renewal options. Site visits and bidders' conferences were conducted as part of the procurement process, with attendance documentation maintained for reference.

The contract will be structured as a fixed-price milestone payment schedule with fees to be negotiated following firm selection. Prospective firms are required to maintain professional liability coverage of $5,000,000 and demonstrate extensive experience in underground transmission line projects and federal grant compliance. The project is funded in part by Grant Award ED24ATL0G0322 from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA). The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors are referenced. The selected engineering firm must integrate with existing electrical infrastructure while complying with EDA construction standards, environmental regulations, and non-discrimination provisions, with the project spanning jurisdictions including Polk County and Lake Harbor CDP in Florida.