Notice_of_Intent_to_Negotiate.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- RFQu 25-057-RM
- Issued by
- Polk County, Lake Harbor CDP, Florida
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This Notice of Intent to Negotiate document involves the Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) and the Board of County Commissioners of Osceola County, Florida, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA). The project seeks professional engineering consulting and project inspection services for the construction of two 69kV underground transmission circuits in the NeoCity development park, encompassing approximately 1,720 feet of underground transmission line infrastructure. The scope includes comprehensive engineering services such as design management, federal compliance activities, underground line design, permitting, construction support, and inspection services. The solicitation utilizes a Request for Qualifications (RFQu) procurement method with a question submission deadline of July 18, 2025, and a proposal due date of July 29, 2025. The anticipated contract term is two years with potential renewal options, and the selected firm will serve as the dedicated Federal Grant Project Manager throughout project execution.
The contract structure will utilize a fixed-price milestone payment schedule with fees to be negotiated following firm selection. Prospective firms must maintain professional liability coverage of $5,000,000 and demonstrate extensive experience with underground transmission line projects and federal grant compliance. The project is funded through Grant Award ED24ATL0G0322 from the EDA, with no specific set-aside designations or incumbent vendors identified in the procurement documentation. Qualified firms must comply with EDA construction standards, environmental regulations, and non-discrimination provisions. The project spans jurisdictions including Polk County and Lake Harbor CDP in Florida and is designed to replace existing overhead circuits while potentially supporting future 230kV circuit upgrades in the NeoCity development area.
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Finance & Administration
Procurement Division
1701 W Carroll St
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
(407) 933-9809
NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE
August 26, 2025
To: All Interested Parties
RE: RFQu 25-057-RM, Professional Services Request for Qualifications for Engineering Consulting and Project Inspection Services For The Construction Of Two 69kv Underground Transmission Circuits Funded In Part By Grant Award ED24ATL0G0322 Awarded To The Kissimmee Utility Authority And The Board Of County Commissioners Of Osceola County, Florida, By The Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department Of Congress (“Project”).
All, Kissimmee Utility Authority (“KUA”) hereby provides notification that evaluation team has completed its review and evaluation of the Professional Services Request for Qualification and intend to negotiate the above referenced solicitation with the following firm(s):
Power Engineers Inc.
This Notice of Intent to Negotiate is subject to final approval by the KUA Board of Directors, as applicable.
Therefore, this Notice of Intent does not constitute the formation of a contract between KUA and the apparent successful bidder. The successful bidder shall not acquire any legal or equitable rights relative to this solicitation until a contract or purchase order, containing terms and conditions acceptable to KUA, is duly approved and executed by KUA.
In the event the apparent successful bidder fails to accept, negotiate, and execute a contract with KUA, KUA may, at its sole discretion, revoke the award and proceed to award to the next lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, reject all bids received, cancel the solicitation, and/or re-solicit at a later time.
KUA further reserves the right to cancel this Notice of Intent at any time prior to execution of the contract or purchase order, as applicable.
Thank you for your interest in doing business with KUA. We look forward to receiving your submittals in the future.
Sincerely, Ramandeep Mann, MBA, CPPB, NIGP-CPP Senior Buyer cc: project file
Any person adversely affected by the decision or intended decision of award must file a written notice of protest to the Vice President of Finance and Administration within seventy-two (72) hours (excluding Saturday, Sundays, and legal holidays) after the posting of KUA’s decision or intended decision.
KUA Procurement personnel should be contacted to obtain comprehensive written protest procedures prior to filing a written notice of protest.
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