Notice_of_Intent_to_Award.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Award issued by Brevard County, Florida for supplemental safety planning consulting services (RFQ-8-26-12). The contract requires the selected firm to identify crash-reduction strategies across five road segments and ten intersections on Brevard County's high-injury network as identified in the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization's Vision Zero Action Plan. The scope of work includes Road Safety Audits, lighting studies, typical section changes for speed management and complete streets elements, project readiness evaluations, and project prioritization reports. Proposals were due July 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with questions due by July 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. A selection committee evaluated three qualified firms on September 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., with notice postings running from September 2, 2026 through September 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Kittelson & Associates received the highest ranking with a score of 9 points, followed by Metric Engineering with 3 points and Kimley-Horn & Associates with 6 points. The contract is structured as a lump-sum arrangement with a two-year term from Notice to Proceed, and the selection committee voted to move into negotiations with Kittelson & Associates.

The project is funded through the Federal Highway Administration's Fiscal Year 2024 Safe Streets for All Grant Program in the amount of $400,000 in federal assistance. Respondents were required to hold current pre-qualification certification from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in Work Class Group 6.1 Traffic Engineering Studies as a mandatory eligibility requirement. All consultant services must be performed by Florida-licensed professionals in their respective areas. Insurance requirements include Professional Liability Insurance of $2 million per claim, General Liability of $1 million, Auto Liability of $1 million, Cyber Liability of $5 million per claim, and Workers' Compensation as required by Florida law. Certificates of Insurance are due within five days of Notice of Award. Reimbursable expenses require prior written County approval and are limited to document reproduction, subcontractor costs, equipment rental or purchase, special travel at County employee rates, permits, and licenses. All work product becomes exclusive property of Brevard County.