Non-Competitive_Oversight_Committee_Justification_Form.docx

The document is a Non-Competitive Oversight Committee Justification Form associated with Pinellas County, Florida's Coastal Management Program (CMP). The county is seeking multiple qualified professional coastal engineering firms to provide continuing consulting services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered 25-0762-RFQ-CCNAC. The procurement will secure professional services for coastal projects including beach stabilization, beach nourishment, dune walkovers, beach vegetation projects, and coastal environmental and habitat monitoring. Proposals are due by September 4, 2025, and must be submitted through the OpenGov procurement website, with a contract term spanning 5 years and potentially including a 24-month extension.

The solicitation includes a 1,000-point evaluation system, with points allocated for firm capabilities, professional personnel, project experience, previous county work volume, and business status. There are specific set-aside provisions and preferences for small, minority, and women-owned businesses, requiring at least a 10% financial commitment to a certified Pinellas County small business enterprise subconsultant for work assignments over $50,000. Potential funding sources include state and federal grants, potentially through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which introduces compliance requirements such as Buy America provisions and federal procurement regulations. Contractors must adhere to domestic product sourcing rules, with compensation to be determined on a case-by-case basis through either lump sum fees or hourly rates, and the county reserves the right to renegotiate rates based on market conditions.