Notice_of_Intent__RFQ2026013_Connect_Kissimmee_Complete_Street_Phase_1.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Award issued by the City of Kissimmee, Florida Purchasing Office for professional Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services related to the Connect Kissimmee Complete Streets Phase 1 project. The solicitation (RFQ2026013) sought qualifications from FDOT pre-qualified consulting firms to provide CEI services for approximately 0.83 miles of roadway improvements along Emmett Street and Broadway from Orlando Avenue to Neptune Road, including a roundabout, tabled intersections, a road diet reducing Broadway from four to two lanes, bike lanes, widened sidewalks, signalization work, and lighting improvements. The estimated construction cost is $13.5 million with a 520-calendar-day construction schedule anticipated to begin August 30, 2027 and reach substantial completion by May 30, 2029. Qualifications were due July 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference held June 17, 2026. The Evaluation Committee completed its review and presentations, recommending award to CDM Smith on August 12, 2026, subject to City Commission approval with anticipated final contract award by January 4, 2027. The CEI contract term extends 703 calendar days following Notice to Proceed to the construction contractor.

Compensation will be negotiated following selection based on staff hourly rates and direct costs, paid monthly within 30 days of invoice approval. The project is funded through the FDOT Local Agency Program, the City of Kissimmee, and Toho Water Authority. The selected consultant must meet specific personnel requirements including at least one Florida-registered PE with two years of responsible charge experience on roadway construction inspection, one PE with three years of bridge or roadway construction inspection experience, one PE with five years of CEI experience, and two engineers/project administrators with three years each for relevant work types. The project is federally funded and subject to Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, E-Verify employment verification, and DBE compliance with an FDOT goal of 10.54 percent. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate), Business Auto Liability ($1 million), and Professional Liability ($2 million). Selection was based on weighted scoring criteria: Work Task Qualification and Project Understanding (35-45 points), Experience and Financial Capability (35-45 points), and Personnel Background Information (20 points).