L2505_Agreement.pdf Summary

This is a consultant services agreement between the City of Green Cove Springs, Florida and a qualified engineering firm for the design and feasibility analysis of the St. Johns River Trail - Phase 1. The project encompasses the design and permitting of a 3.5-mile shared-use non-motorized trail connecting Spring Park to the Shands Bridge/First Coast Expressway, comprised of approximately 0.5 miles on concrete pilings over water, 0.5 miles of boardwalk over wetlands, and 2.5 miles of DOT-standard sidewalk, all 8 feet wide. Consultant deliverables include site and route feasibility analysis, boundary and topographic surveying, engineering design and construction specifications, material quantities and cost estimating, environmental and cultural resource review with permitting coordination, title searches and legal opinions covering thirty years, and coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation for trail integration. The project completion date for state funding is April 30, 2028, with proposals having been due November 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The contract evaluation was based on weighted criteria including ability of professional personnel (35 points), past performance and references (25 points), and methodology and understanding of project scope (40 points), with the City Manager serving as tie-breaker per Florida Statutes Chapter 218.391.

The project is partially funded through a state legislature appropriation with grant administration by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The successful contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability of $1 million general aggregate, automobile liability of $1 million, workers' compensation at statutory limits, and professional liability of $1 million per occurrence. Required contract submittals include technical proposals, Public Entity Crimes Requirement forms, Drug-Free Workplace Compliance forms, W-9 forms, Debarment and Suspension forms, and Standard Addendum confirmations. Proposals were valid for 60 calendar days following opening and submitted electronically via the City's e-Procurement Portal.