H_DBE_Participation_Statement.pdf

This is a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Participation Statement form related to a Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) services solicitation issued by Escambia County, Florida, for the O.C. Phillips Road Over Brushy Creek Bridge Replacement project. The document is designed to capture the percentage of fees allocated to DBE consultants as part of the proposal submission requirements. Escambia County is seeking Letters of Interest from qualified consultants to provide comprehensive construction engineering inspection services for the bridge replacement project, which involves replacing an existing bridge with a new three-span structure featuring 12-foot travel lanes and 10-foot shoulders in northeast Escambia County. All proposers and sub-consultants must maintain pre-qualification with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in specific work categories, including Roadway Construction Engineering (Major Work Category 10.1) and Minor Bridge Construction Engineering Inspection (Major Work Category 10.4). The solicitation was released on July 7, 2025, with a question submission deadline of July 25, 2025, and a proposal response deadline of August 8, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience and qualifications (30 points), experience in similar bridge projects (40 points), and recent and current workload (30 points). The project is anticipated to commence on August 25, 2025, with a duration of 530 days and a completion date of February 6, 2027.

The accompanying professional services agreement estimates the total contract amount at $10,835, with required tasks valued at $8,850 and optional tasks at $1,985. Escambia County strongly encourages participation from small businesses, minority/women-owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises, with the DBE Participation Statement serving as a critical compliance document to demonstrate commitment to such participation. The project is funded through Local Agency Program (LAP) initiative with financial identification number 430468-1-68-01 and federal funding designated as D319 049 B. All meetings associated with the solicitation will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams, with potential on-site walk-throughs available. Proposers must submit comprehensive documentation, including the DBE Participation Statement, FDOT pre-qualification proof, references, insurance certificates, E-Verify certification, and Federal System of Award Management (SAM) registration documentation. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject any or all proposals, and award the contract to the most responsive and responsible firm.