EXHIBIT_4_-_Northeast_Projects_Utility_Sites.pdf

This is an Exhibit file supporting a Request for Professional Services (RPS No. 25-8615) issued by Collier County, Florida for comprehensive design and construction administration services related to Northeast Service Area Utility Infrastructure Improvements. The scope of work encompasses the design and permitting of up to eight new Irrigation Quality (IQ) wells, potable water and IQ booster re-pump station improvements at multiple sites including Brightshore Village, Town of Big Cypress/Rivergrass, and Camp Keais Utility Site, and utility transmission mains on Oil Well Road. The selected design team will provide preliminary design, geotechnical and land surveying, subsurface utility engineering, hydraulic modeling, final design, permitting, bidding packages, opinion of probable costs, public involvement services, construction administration, and construction warranty services. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 11:30 AM EST, with proposals due on November 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. The contract includes potential extensions up to 180 days and requires coordination with the Engineering and Project Management Division, landowners/developers, and the Transportation Management Services Department.

Evaluation will be conducted using a 100-point scoring system across six criteria: ability of professional personnel (20 points), certified minority business enterprise participation (5 points), past performance (25 points), project approach and time/budget requirements (20 points), location (10 points), and recent/current/projected workloads (20 points). The project is funded through the Northeast Interim Facilities Program to support projected population growth from 2025 to 2031. Proposers must be enrolled in the E-Verify program and provide proof of employment eligibility. Comprehensive insurance requirements include Worker's Compensation, Employer's Liability, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability coverage, with specific bonding requirements for projects exceeding $200,000. Submissions must be made electronically through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System, and proposers must submit detailed reference questionnaires, conflict of interest certifications, and compliance documentation with county utility standards and technical specifications.