Non-Competitive_Oversight_Committee_Justification_Form.docx

The document is a Non-Competitive Oversight Committee Justification Form, associated with Pinellas County, Florida's Crystal Beach Drainage and Roadway Improvements project (PID 003896A). The project seeks professional engineering services through a Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA) Request for Qualifications (RFQ), with proposals due by August 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time and an anticipated contract award on September 1, 2025. The total project duration is estimated at 548 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with design phases scheduled from October 2025 to October 2027. The contract will be structured as a lump sum agreement with a three-year term and an option to extend, covering approximately 10.23 acres in the Crystal Beach neighborhood.

The project is funded through multiple sources, including Penny for Pinellas, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Resilient Florida Grant, and FDEP State Appropriations, with a total budget of $12,069,000 ($1,000,000 for design and $11,069,000 for construction). The evaluation process will award up to 2,000 points, with key scoring categories including team qualifications (425 points), project experience (375 points), previous county work volume (50 points), minority business status (25 points), and Small Business Enterprise status (100 points). The project offers specific opportunities for local and small businesses, with additional points awarded to firms located in Pinellas, Manatee, Hillsborough, or Pasco counties, and those participating in the Small Business Enterprise program. The strategic objectives include alleviating flooding, improving water quality, upgrading utility systems, and implementing green infrastructure while preserving the community's coastal "Old Florida" character.