Exhibit_B-Disciplines-REV.pdf

Exhibit B is a disciplines reference document for the City of Homestead's Request for Qualifications (RFQ #202509) for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services - Continuing Contracts in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The document outlines the eligible service disciplines that architectural and engineering firms may offer, including architecture, civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical/HVAC, electrical, communications, land surveying, landscape architecture, environmental services, geotechnical services, historic preservation, asbestos survey and removal, interior design, site assessment, stormwater management, solid waste, transportation, water/wastewater services, and construction engineering and inspection services. The City intends to award multiple five-year continuing services contracts to the most highly qualified respondents, who will provide services on an as-needed basis for projects with estimated construction costs not exceeding $7.5 million or professional service fees under $500,000. The submission deadline for Statements of Qualifications is May 29, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST, with a non-mandatory pre-submittal meeting scheduled for May 8, 2025. Evaluation will be conducted using a 100-point scoring system assessing firm qualifications, project team experience, technical certifications, project approach, and relevant project history.

The RFQ explicitly states that the local preference typically provided under City Code Section 2-411(a) shall not apply to this solicitation. Potential funding sources for individual projects include grants from federal and state agencies such as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the EPA, the Florida Department of Transportation, FEMA, and HUD. All procurement and contracting must comply with federal regulations including 2 CFR Part 200 and 24 CFR Parts 85, 570.489, 570.490, 570.502, 570.506, 570.508, and 570.509. The City of Homestead actively encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women's Business Enterprises (WBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), and respondents must be licensed in Florida and comply with mandatory compliance documentation including ADA Nondiscrimination Statements, Business Entity Affidavits, Debarment Certifications, Drug-Free Workplace Program Affidavits, and E-Verify compliance verification.