Construction,_Engineering,_and_Inspection_Services_For_The_Canopy_Project_(Addendum_#1_Revision).pdf

Mayor Chief Procurement Officer Buddy Dyer David Billingsley, CPSM, C.P.M.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS (RQS)

RQS26-0500

CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR

THE CANOPY PROJECT

The City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division has implemented an electronic bidding system to streamline solicitation responses.

CITY OF ORLANDO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS SITE

https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Departments-Offices/OBFS/Procurement

City of Orlando

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS (RQS)

RQS26-0500

CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING, AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR

THE CANOPY PROJECT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. LEGAL NOTICE

3. SOLICITATION INFORMATION

4. SCOPE OF SERVICES

5. QUALIFICATION STATEMENT FORMAT

6. QUALIFICATION STATEMENT SUBMITTAL

7. QUALIFICATION STATEMENT OPENING

8. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

9. QUALIFICATION STATEMENT EVALUATION

10. EVALUATION CRITERIA

11. VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE

Attachments:

A - Construction Plans for the Canopy Project

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Summary

The City of Orlando ("City") is seeking Qualifications Statements from interested

Consultants registered in the State of Florida to provide Professional Engineering

Services pursuant to Section 471.023 of the Florida Statutes for RQS26-0500

Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services For The Canopy Project.

Respondents which are business organizations must be filed with and registered in the

State of Florida to provide Engineering Services pursuant to Section 471.023 of the

Florida Statutes as of the due date for submission of Qualification Statements.

1.2. Background

Downtown Orlando must be a sustainable, highly connected, one-of-a-kind downtown that is brimming with opportunity for all. The physical characteristics of a Downtown are essential to this success and no quality is more important than a walkable environment and a place where people safely and then joyously engage in the civic life of the city.

The City of Orlando proudly announces the development of "The Canopy," a transformative urban park project set to rejuvenate 10 acres beneath the I-4 corridor in

Downtown Orlando, spanning approximately five city blocks. This initiative, evolving from the concept formerly known as the Under-I Project, signifies a major leap in the city's efforts to enhance urban living spaces through innovative design and community engagement.

1.3. Contact Information

Direct all questions and inquiries to the following:

William Resto, NIGP-CPP, FCCM

Purchasing Agent II

400 S Orange Ave

Orlando, FL 32801

Email: william.resto@orlando.gov

Phone: (407) 246-3635

Department:

Public Works

1.4. Timeline

Note: All time references in this solicitation are to City of Orlando local time on the date specified.

Publication June 28, 2026

• Orlando Sentinel mailto:william.resto@orlando.gov tel:(407)246-3635

Release Project Date June 29, 2026

Pre-Conference Meeting (Non-

Mandatory)

July 9, 2026, 10:00am

JOIN THE PRE-CONFERENCE

MEETING.

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Submission Deadline July 30, 2026, 2:00pm

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STATEMENTS OPENING.

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2. LEGAL NOTICE

Notice of Request for Qualification Statements for RQS26-0500 Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services For The Canopy Project

Pursuant to Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, and the policies and procedures of the City of Orlando, notice is hereby given that a Qualification Statement for Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services For The Canopy Project for the City of Orlando and its affiliated agencies must be submitted electronically by 2:00 pm local time on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in order for a Consultant to be considered for award of a contract. In order to submit a Qualification Statement in response to this solicitation, a firm must as of the due date for submittals be qualified and registered in the State of Florida to provide

Engineering Services pursuant to Section 471.023 of the Florida Statutes in Florida as a business organization.

Consultants interested in submitting a Qualification Statement may download the Request for Qualification Statements (RQS) document from the City’s e-Procurement Portal at:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/orlando

Please be advised that you must maintain and update your e-Procurement Portal vendor file with the proper contact and email information at all times during the solicitation process. The City's e-Procurement Portal functions as a courtesy notification system, sending an email announcement to registered suppliers when additional documents or addenda to a solicitation occur. Unless a Consultant registers and downloads the solicitation directly from the City’s e-Procurement Portal, the notification system is not activated. It is the responsibility of the Consultant to check the City's e-Procurement Portal prior to submitting a Qualification Statement to ascertain if any addenda have been issued, to obtain all such addenda, and return executed addenda with the Qualification

Statement if necessary.

In accordance with Section 287.055 (10), Florida Statutes, the City of Orlando declares that all or any portion of the documents and work papers prepared and submitted pursuant to this Notice of Request, shall be subject to reuse by the City.

The City of Orlando has adopted a Veterans Business Enterprise Preference. Consultants are encouraged to utilize VBE firms as sub-consultants in responding to this Request for

Qualification Statements. Such utilization will be given favorable selection consideration.

As part of any resulting contract, Consultants will be required to certify that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status or disability.

This solicitation is issued by the City of Orlando on behalf of itself and its affiliated agencies, including but not limited to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Orlando (“CRA”), the Downtown Development Board (“DDB”), and the Downtown

South Neighborhood Improvement District (“DSNID”).

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/orlando

The City reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the selection process and to reject any or all Qualification Statements, or to re-advertise.

3. SOLICITATION INFORMATION

The Procurement and Contracts Division is the official source to obtain information relating to City of Orlando solicitations. It is incumbent on the Consultant to obtain solicitation and current award information prior to and after the scheduled opening date of a Request for Qualification Statements. Information is updated daily as it becomes available. An award, or recommendation of award, may be made at any time after the scheduled opening date of a Request for Qualification Statements. You may obtain award and other solicitation information in a variety of ways:

A. There are currently two Internet sites available to obtain RQS Advisory

Committee rankings, Notice of Intended Action for award, and other information:

1. The City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division’s Website:

▪ http://www.cityoforlando.net/procurement/solicitations/ If you are interested in obtaining solicitation information, copy and paste the above link into your web browser and click on Search Solicitations. Please remember that you must keep your registration information up to date in order to continue to receive notifications of solicitation opportunities that meet your commodity code selections.

2. Direct link to the City's e-Procurement Portal:

▪ https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/orlando

B. You may visit the Procurement and Contracts Division during City business hours to obtain award information, solicitation packages, addenda, and other documents. Our office is located at: City of Orlando, City Hall, 400 South Orange

Avenue, 4th Floor, Orlando, Florida 32801.

C. You may also call the Procurement and Contracts Division at (407) 246-2291, during normal business hours, to request award and other solicitation related information.

Consultants choosing to contact the Procurement and Contracts Division directly for information should still maintain an accurate and updated e-Procurement Portal vendor file with its proper contact and email information at all times during the solicitation process.

Consultants will receive information from the City through the City's e-Procurement Portal throughout the course of the solicitation and selection process. The City shall not be responsible for a Consultant’s failure to create and properly maintain an e-Procurement

Portal file and Consultants shall be deemed to have received all information posted on or transmitted by such system.

We appreciate your interest in doing business with the City of Orlando and wish you much success with your business ventures.

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4. SCOPE OF SERVICES

4.1. Project Purpose

A. The City of Orlando (City) is seeking an engineering consultant (Consultant) for development of "The Canopy," a transformative urban park project set to rejuvenate 10 acres beneath the I-4 corridor in Downtown Orlando, spanning approximately five city blocks. This initiative, evolving from the concept formerly known as the Under-I Project, signifies a major leap in the city's efforts to enhance urban living spaces.

B. The project's blueprint, refined in response to public input and other civic agencies, is anchored in six fundamental principles deemed crucial: Connection, Safety, Community, Greenery, Mobility, and Artistic Immersion. These elements collectively aim to create an accessible, secure, and engaging environment that encourages social interaction, promotes sustainability, and celebrates creativity.

The plan includes a comprehensive transportation network, abundant green spaces, communal areas for cultural and festive gatherings, pedestrian and cycling pathways, and captivating artistic displays.

1. Connection: Seamlessly integrating with various modes of transportation to ensure accessibility for all. This will include short term parking, ride pick-up and drop-off, bus connections and access to bike share and scooter facilities.

2. Safety: Prioritizing the well-being and security of visitors through thoughtful design and strategic planning.

3. Community: Providing ample space for gatherings, festivals and cultural events that bring people together. This includes improving the overall safety of pedestrians through the space and the downtown entertainment district.

4. Greenery: Infusing the urban landscape with lush landscaping and green spaces for relaxation and rejuvenation.

5. Mobility: Creating pedestrian-friendly walkways and bike paths to encourage active lifestyles and sustainable transportation.

C. The project incorporates features to ensure the structural integrity and functionality of the I-4. It includes provisions for infrastructure inspections, a dedicated building housing restrooms and a control room, and a sound system designed to comply with city decibel standards while mitigating highway noise.

Notably, the project adheres to strict guidelines to protect the interstate's infrastructure, including prohibitions on attaching elements to the interstate, ensuring lighting and projection mapping are not visible from above, accommodating the newly installed stormwater system, avoiding the storage of hazardous materials, and excluding electric charging stations.The purpose of this solicitation is to obtain construction engineering inspection (CEI) services for this project.

4.2. Scope

A. This scope describes and defines the services, which are required for construction engineering and inspection (CEI), materials sampling and testing, and contract administration for the Project.

B. The Consultant shall provide personnel meeting the requirements set forth in the section labeled "4.11. Personnel General Requirements" and "4.12 Personnel

Requirements", in appropriate numbers at the proper times to ensure that the responsibilities assigned under the Agreement are effectively carried out.

C. The Consultant shall exercise its independent professional judgment in performing its obligations and responsibilities under the Agreement. Pursuant to

Section 4.1.5 of Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT’s) Construction

Project Administration Manual (CPAM), the authority of the Consultant’s Project

Administrator shall be identical to the FDOT’s Project Administrator and shall be interpreted as such.

D. Services provided by the Consultant shall comply with City and FDOT manuals, procedures, and memorandums in effect as of the date of execution of the

Agreement unless otherwise directed in writing by the City. Such FDOT manuals, procedures, and memorandums are found at the State Construction Office’s website (https://www.fdot.gov/construction/default.shtm).

4.3. Description of Required Qualifications

A. The Consultant shall provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI)

Services for the City’s Project as more particularly described below. The scope of work assigned may include the CEI services required for contract administration, inspection, subsurface utility location surveys, as-built survey, materials sampling and testing, maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans related to the

Project, as well as any other services required by the City, which are related to the Project.

B. The Consultant shall assemble a team that is FDOT Certified in the following work groups and capable of providing quality delivery of these services:

1. Work Group 10: Construction Engineering Inspection:

a. 10.1 Roadway Construction Engineering Inspections https://www.fdot.gov/construction/default.shtm

b. 10.3 Construction Materials Inspection

c. 10.4 Minor Bridge & Miscellaneous Structures CEI

C. The Consultant shall provide personnel meeting the requirements set forth in the section labeled Personnel in appropriate numbers at the proper times to ensure that the responsibilities assigned under the Agreement are effectively carried out.

4.4. Length of Services

A. The Project contract between the City and the selected Consultant (“Agreement” or “Contract”) is subject to City and FDOT periodic review, approval and satisfaction with the Consultant’s performance. The Agreement may be terminated by the City at any time in accordance with the Agreement executed between the City and Consultant. The Agreement shall have an initial term commencing on the effective date of the Letters of Authorization issued there under and continuing for a period of eighteen (18) months.

B. Services to be provided by the Consultant will be initiated and completed as directed by the City’s Project Manager for each assignment authorized under the

Agreement. No payment for work performed shall be made to the Consultant, unless a “Letter of Authorization” has been issued or otherwise agreed to in writing by the parties.

C. The Consultant Agreement will assign specific time restraints that will be met by the Consultant. The Consultant will submit a work schedule showing key phases which will establish the time restraints agreed upon at the time of fee approval. A time extension will be an exception to the specific restraints and will only occur if the delay is requested or caused by the City, not the Consultant.

D. Anticipated schedule for this Project:

1. Construction16-18 MonthsClose-Out 2 Months Total 20 Months

4.5. Definitions

A. Agreement: The Professional Services Agreement between the City and the

Consultant setting forth the obligations of the parties thereto, including but not limited to the performance of the work, furnishing of services, and the basis of payment.

B. City Director of Public Works or Designee: The Director of the City’s Public

Works Department and his written designees have authorization to make key decisions for the City under the Agreement.

C. City Project Manager: The City employee assigned to manage the Engineering

Review, the Construction Engineering and Inspection Contract, and represent the

City during the performance of the services covered under the Agreement.

D. Construction Contract: The written agreement between the City and the

Contractor setting forth the obligations of the parties thereto, including but not limited to the performance of the work, furnishing of labor and materials, and the basis of payment.

E. Construction Training/Qualification Program (CTQP): The FDOT program for training and qualifying technicians in Aggregates, Concrete, Earthwork, and

Asphalt. The University of Florida Transportation Research Center (TRC) administers this program. Program information is available at CTQP website

(https://www.fdot.gov/construction/training/ctqp/ctqpissues.shtm).

F. Consultant: The Consulting firm under contract to the City for the Construction

Engineering and Inspection services.

G. CEI Consultant Project Administrator/Project Engineer: The employee assigned by the Consultant to be in charge of providing Construction Contract administration services for one or more Construction Projects.

H. CEI Contractor: The individual, firm, or company contracting with the City for performance of design, construction work or furnishing of materials.

I. Engineer of Record: The Engineer noted on the Construction plans as the responsible person for the design and preparation of the plans.

J. CEI Resident Compliance Specialist: The employee assigned by the Consultant to oversee Project specific compliance functions.

K. CEI Senior Project Engineer: The Engineer assigned by the Consultant to be in charge of providing Construction Contract administration for one or more

Construction Projects. This person may supervise other Consultant employees and act as the lead Engineer for the Consultant.

4.6. Items to be Furnished by the City to Consultant

The City, on as needed basis, will furnish the following Contract documents from the

Design phase. These documents may be provided in either paper or electronic format.

A. Design / Construction documents https://www.fdot.gov/construction/training/ctqp/ctqpissues.shtm

B. Technical Specifications and Special Provisions

All Contract Documents for the Project will be furnished by the City’s Project Manager.

4.7. Items Furnished by the Consultant

A. Office Automation - The Consultant is responsible for all of their electronics, computers, and software to support this Project. The Consultant shall provide these resources in compliance to FDOT’s standards for Office Automation.

Ownership and possession of computer equipment and related software, which is provided by the Consultant, shall remain at all times with the Consultant. The

Consultant shall retain responsibility for risk of loss or damage to said equipment during the performance of the Agreement. All of this equipment should be maintained and operation at all times.

B. Sampling Supplies - The Consultant is responsible for all sampling containers to carrying out the inspection services under the Agreement. Some of these are, but not limited to: disposable type molds for casting concrete test cylinders, sample cartons, sample bags, and other expendable type testing supplies.

C. Report Forms - The Consultant is responsible for obtaining all the necessary

FDOT test report forms, report forms and all other forms necessary for the

Project documentation. All necessary FDOT documents, directives, procedure, and standard form are available through the FDOT’s Internet website.

D. Office Space - The Consultant is responsible for acquiring all office or field office space required to perform the services authorized under the Agreement.

E. Vehicles - Vehicles will be equipped with appropriate safety equipment and must be able to effectively carry requirements of the Agreement. Vehicles shall have the name and phone number of the consulting firm visibly displayed on both sides of the vehicles.

F. Field Equipment - The Consultant shall supply survey, inspection and testing equipment, essential in order to carry out the work under the Agreement. Such equipment includes those non-consumable and non-expendable items, which are normally needed for a CEI Project and are essential in order to carry out the work under the Agreement.

G. Hard hats shall have the name of the consulting firm visibly displayed.

H. Licensing for Equipment Operations - The Consultant will be responsible for obtaining proper licenses for equipment and personnel operating equipment when licenses are required. The Consultant shall make the license and supporting documents available to the City, for verification, upon request.

I. Radioactive Materials License for use of Surface Moisture Density Gauges shall be obtained through the State of Florida Department of Health.

J. Equipment described herein and expendable materials under the Agreement will remain the property of the Consultant and shall be removed at completion of the work.

K. The Consultant’s handling of nuclear density gauges shall be in compliance with their license.

L. The Consultant shall retain responsibility for risk of loss or damage to said equipment during performance of the Agreement. Field office equipment shall be maintained and in operational condition at all times.

4.8. Liaison

A. The Consultant shall keep the City’s Project Manager informed of all significant activities, decisions, correspondence, reports, and other communications related to its responsibilities under the Agreement, and seek input from the City’s Project

Manager in order for the City’s Project Manager to oversee the Consultant’s performance.

B. Agreement administrative duties relating to Invoice Approval Requests, Personnel Approval Requests, Time Extension Requests, and Supplemental

Amendment Requests shall be reviewed the City’s Project Manager and may need the approval by the City’s Public Works Director or Designee.

4.9. Performance of the Consultant

A. During the term of the Agreement and all supplements thereof, the City will review various phases of Consultant operations, such as construction inspection, materials sampling and testing, and administrative activities, to determine compliance with the Agreement. The Consultant shall cooperate and assist City’s representatives in conducting the reviews. If deficiencies are indicated, the

Consultant shall implement remedial action immediately upon the approval of the

Project Manager recommendations and Consultant responses/actions are to be properly documented by the Consultant. No additional compensation shall be allowed for remedial action taken by the Consultant to correct deficiencies.

Remedial actions and required response times may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

1. Further subdivide assigned inspection responsibilities, reassign inspection personnel, or assign additional inspection personnel, within one week of notification.

2. Replace personnel whose performance has been determined by the City to be inadequate. Personnel whose performance has been determined to be unsatisfactory shall be removed immediately.

3. Immediately increase the frequency of monitoring and inspection activities in phases of work that are the Consultant’s responsibility.

4. Increase the scope and frequency of training of the Consultant personnel.

4.10. Requirements for Construction, Engineering and Inspection Services

A. General - It shall be the responsibility of the Consultant to administer, monitor, and inspect the Construction Contract such that the Project is constructed in reasonable conformity with the plans, specifications, and special provisions as prepared by the Engineer of Record (AECOM).

1. The Consultant shall observe the Contractor’s progress and quality of work and identify discrepancies, report significant discrepancies to the City, and notify the Contractor of such observed discrepancies and document the outcome of the discrepancy.

2. The Consultant shall advise the City Project Manager of any significant omissions, substitutions, defects, and deficiencies noted in the work of the

Contractor and any corrective action that has been performed by the

Contractor.

B. On-site Inspection - The Consultant shall monitor the Contractor’s on-site construction activities and inspect materials entering into the work in accordance with the plans, specifications, and special provisions for the Construction

Contract to determine that the Project is constructed in reasonable conformity with such documents.

1. The Consultant shall monitor all off-site activities and fabrication.

2. The Consultant shall keep detailed accurate records of the Contractor’s daily operations and of significant events that affect the work.

3. Consultant shall be responsible for monitoring and inspection of the

Contractor’s Work Zone traffic control plan and review of any modifications to the Work Zone Traffic Control Plan, including alternate Work Zone Traffic

Control Plan, in accordance with the latest FDOT’s procedures. Consultant employees performing such services shall be qualified in accordance with the

FDOT’s procedure.

C. Materials Sampling and Testing Duties – The Consultant shall perform sampling and testing of component materials and completed work in accordance with the Construction Contract documents.

1. The minimum sampling frequencies set out in the FDOT’s Materials

Sampling, Testing and Reporting Guide shall be met. In complying with the aforementioned guide, the Consultant shall provide daily surveillance of the

Contractor’s Quality Control activities at the project site and perform the sampling and testing of materials and completed work items that are normally done in the vicinity of the Project for verification and acceptance.

2. The Consultant shall be specifically responsible for verification sampling and testing to determine the acceptability of all materials and completed work items on the basis of either test results or verification of a certification, certified mill analysis etc.

3. The City will monitor the effectiveness of the Consultant’s testing procedures through surveillance and obtaining and possibly testing independent assurance samples.

4. Sampling, testing and laboratory methods shall be as required by the FDOT’s

Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications or as modified by the special provisions of the Construction Contract.

5. Documentation reports on sampling and testing shall be submitted to responsible parties within a reasonable time frame after the construction work is done, not to exceed five (5) business days from receipt of testing results.

D. Survey Control

1. The Consultant shall check or establish the survey control baseline(s) along with sufficient baseline control points and bench marks at appropriate intervals along the project in order to:

a. make and record such measurements as are necessary to calculate and document quantities for pay items;

b. make and record pre-construction and final cross section surveys of the project site in those areas where earthwork (i.e., embankment, excavation, subsoil excavation, etc.) is part of the construction project; and

c. perform incidental engineering surveys.

2. The Consultant shall perform the work necessary to inspect and verify the completeness and correctness of the final as-built survey that the Contractor will complete.

3. The Consultant may also provide subsurface utility assistance should it be needed on the Project and requested by the City. Survey Work will be performed within the Right-of-Way and all requirements set in the AECOM design construction documents.

E. Engineering Services - The Consultant shall coordinate the Construction

Contract administration activities of all parties other than the Contractor involved in completing the project.

1. Services include maintaining the required level of surveillance of Contractor activities, interpreting plans, specifications, and special provisions for the

Construction Contract, maintaining complete, accurate records of all activities and events relating to the project, and properly documenting all significant project changes.

2. The Consultant shall perform the following services:

a. Attend, within ten (10) days after the Notice to Proceed, a pre-service conference for the project.

i. The Consultant shall provide appropriate staff to attend and participate in the pre-service meeting.

ii. The Consultant shall record a complete and concise record of the proceedings of the pre-service meeting and distribute copies of this summary to the participants and other interested parties within seven

(7) days.

iii. The Consultant shall submit packages for personnel approval for immediate staff needs and a copy/computer file of the final negotiated staffing to the Project Manager, either at this meeting or within seven

(7) days.

b. Within ten (10) days after the Notice to Proceed, attend a meeting with the

City Project Manager prior to the Pre-construction Conference.

c. In most cases, the above will take two separate meetings based on experience and knowledge of the particular firm.

d. After the Notice to Proceed, the Consultant will attend a SharePoint file sharing informational meeting at the direction of the City’s Project

Manager.

i. The Consultant will provide appropriate staff to attend and participate in this meeting.

ii. Provide personnel proficient in the use of computers and scanner operation to input construction documents into this SharePoint File

Sharing application of the City’s.

iii. This SharePoint Application functions similarly to FDOT’s Electronic

Document Management System "EDMS" and the Consultant’s personnel duties will include scanning, attributing and retrieving documents that are to be archived electronically.

1. Verify that the Contractor is conducting inspections, preparing reports and monitoring all storm water pollution prevention measures associated with the project. For each project that requires the use of the National Pollutant

Discharge Elimination System "NPDES" General Permit, provide at least one inspector who has successfully completed the “Florida Storm water, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Training and Certification Program for Inspectors and Contractors”. The Consultant’s inspector will be familiar with the requirements set forth in the FEDERAL REGISTER, Vol. 57, No. 187, Friday, September 5, 1992, pages 4412 to 4435 “Final NPDES General Permits for

Storm water Discharges from Construction Sites” and guidelines developed by FDOT.

2. Analyze problems that arise on a project and proposals submitted by the

Contractor, endeavor to resolve such issues, and process the necessary paperwork.

3. Produce reports, verify quantity calculations, field measure for payment purposes as needed to prevent delays in Contractor operations and ensure prompt processing of such information in order for the City to make timely payment to the Contractor.

4. At the direction of the City’s Project Manager; make presentations before applicable Review Boards in connection with the project covered by the

Agreement.

5. Monitor the Contractor and subcontractor’s compliance with specifications and special provisions of the Contract in regard to payment of predetermined wage rates in accordance with FDOT procedures.

6. The Consultant may also review, in a timely manner, the Contractor’s Quality

Control (CQC) Plan (per FDOT Specifications), the Contractor’s CPM schedule, the appropriate shop drawings and any other appropriate submittals from the Contractor.

7. The Consultant shall have a digital camera for photographic documentation with date and time stamp of noteworthy incidents or events to cover the following areas:

a. Pre-Construction photographs

b. Normal and exceptional progress of work

c. Critical path activities

d. Accidents showing damage

e. Unsafe working conditions

f. Unusual construction techniques

g. Damaged equipment or materials

h. Any activity which may result in claims

i. These photographs will be filed and maintained on the Consultant’s computer using the LYNX Digital Photo Management system or equivalent. Copies of photographs will be electronically transferred to the

City’s Project Manager at an interval determined by the City’s Project

Manager.

j. The taking of the photographs shall begin the day prior to the start of construction and continue regularly throughout this project. Photographs shall be taken the days of Conditional, Partial and/or Final Acceptance.

F. State Local Agency Program Compliance Assistance Services – The CEI

Consultant will be required to provide compliance administration services to stated specific projects. The Consultant will administer the compliance assistance through direct communication with the Contractor and the City on the project. The Consultant will coordinate all worker interviews through the City’s

Project Manager prior to contacting the Contractor. The Consultant will perform the contract compliance and certification. The Consultant will be responsible to monitor the Project Compliance documentation in conformity with the Contract

Documents and Davis Bacon Act and any closeout documentation required by the FDOT and the appropriate permitting agencies. The Consultant shall keep the City’s Project Manager informed of all significant deficiencies discovered and recommend appropriate actions as necessary. The Consultant shall review certified payrolls for prime and subcontractors to ensure the wage rates and classifications are correct. The Consultant will perform monthly interviews in accordance with the FDOT Contract Compliance Manual, Chapter 6.4.3. The

Consultant will take the lead with maintaining records for all Equal Employment

Opportunity (EEO) Compliance required by contract documents. The Consultant will discuss the compliance requirements per the contract. The Consultant will be responsible for maintaining the required EEO documentation required on this project.

G. Public Communications with Impacted Property Owners – The Consultant will coordinate and maintain communications with impacted property owners for the project. This includes public meetings and day to day contact with City residents. The Consultant, as directed by the City Project Manager, will coordinate notifications to property owners about the project scope, schedule and costs.

4.11. Personnel General Requirements

A. The Consultant’s representatives shall be led by a CEI Senior Project Engineer with the qualifications provided in Section below. Consultant’s CEI employees assigned to the Project shall require prior written approval by the City’s Project

Manager.

B. The Consultant shall staff the project with the qualified personnel necessary to efficiently and effectively carry out its responsibilities under the Agreement.

4.12. Personnel Qualifications

A. The Consultant shall utilize only competent personnel, qualified by experience, and education. The Consultant shall submit in writing to the Project Manager the names of personnel proposed for assignment to the project, including a detailed resume for each containing at a minimum salary, education, and experience. The

Consultant shall submit a written request for personnel approval to the Project

Manager at least two weeks prior to the date individuals are to report to work.

B. Personnel identified in the Consultant technical proposal are to be assigned as proposed and are committed to performing services under the Agreement.

Personnel changes will require written approval from City. Previously approved staff, whose performance is unsatisfactory, shall be replaced by the Consultant within one week of City notification.

C. Before the project begins, all project staff shall have a working knowledge of the current CPAM and must possess all the necessary qualifications/certifications for obtaining the duties of the position they hold. Cross training of the Consultant’s project staff is highly recommended to ensure a knowledgeable and versatile project inspection team but shall not be at any additional cost to the City and should occur as workload permits. Visit the training page on the State

Construction Office website for training dates.

D. The CEI Consultant is responsible to provide the applicable project CEI staffing necessary to achieve a comprehensive and effective CEI service coverage of this project. The CEI will propose the CEI staffing to the Owner (City of Orlando) after they have been selected as the project CEI at the conclusion of the City’s selection process. The CEI and the City will review/discuss and come to an agreement on the level of staffing and appropriate associated fees. Minimum qualifications for the Consultant personnel are set forth as follows. Exceptions to these minimum qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. The

City’s Public Works Director or designee will have the final approval authority.

4.13. Pertinent CEI Services

A. CEI Senior Project Engineer - A Civil Engineering degree and registered in the

State of Florida as a Professional Engineer (or if registered in another state, the ability to obtain registration in the State of Florida within six months) and a minimum six (6) years of engineering experience. Qualifications include the ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing); direct highly complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection program; plans and organizes the work of subordinate and staff members;

develops and/or reviews policies, methods, practices, and procedures; and reviews programs for conformance with Department standards. Also must have the following:

1. Qualifications:

Attend the CTQP Quality Control Manager course and pass the examination.

2. Certifications:

FDOT Advanced MOT

3. Other:

A Master's Degree in Engineering may be substituted for one (1) year engineering experience.

B. CEI Project Administrator/Project Engineer - A Civil Engineering degree plus two (2) years of engineering experience in construction of major road or bridge structures, or for non-degreed personnel eight (8) years of responsible and related engineering experience, two (2) years of which involved construction of major road or bridge structures with the exception of Complex Category 2 (CC2) bridge structures.

1. For CC2 bridge structures, a Civil Engineering degree and registered in the

State of Florida as a professional engineer (or if registered in another state, have the ability to obtain registration in Florida within six (6) months) plus five

(5) years general bridge construction experience, two (2) years of which must have been with the type of CC2 bridge construction project for which CEI services are being provided by this scope or for…