Notice_of_Shortlist_RFQ2026004_Columbia_Avenue_Complete_Street.pdf

This is a Notice of Shortlist Results issued by the City of Kissimmee, Florida Purchasing Office on February 19, 2026, for RFQ2026004 Columbia Avenue Complete Street. The procurement seeks a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pre-qualified consulting engineering firm to provide professional design services for a 2.3-mile complete streets project along Columbia Avenue from North Hoagland Boulevard to North Central Avenue, with potential extensions up to 500 feet on adjacent roadways. The project aims to address ADA deficiencies, improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and enhance the mixed-use urban corridor within the Vine Street District. The original proposal submission deadline was January 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Six firms were evaluated and shortlisted, with presentations requested from the top four firms: Kimley-Horn, GAI Consultants, AECOM Technical Services, and HDR. The remaining shortlisted firms are Traffic & Mobility Consultants and Metro Consulting Group. Project closeout is expected by June 30, 2027.

The estimated design cost is $2.9 million with a total construction budget of $50 million across all project phases. Funding includes a $500,000 state appropriation grant administered through the FDOT Local Agency Program (LAP) Office, allocated 30 percent toward design and 70 percent toward construction, with additional support from an Interlocal Agreement with TOHO Water Authority. Proposers must have at least two professional engineers registered with the Florida State Board of Professional Engineers with civil engineering proficiency and minimum two years post-registration experience. Key deliverables include planning studies, design documents at 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% completion phases, and public outreach components. Mandatory design reviews will be conducted by FDOT at 60 percent, 90 percent, 100 percent, and final submission stages. The selected consultant must assemble a multidisciplinary team capable of designing both City and TOHO water utility components while minimizing utility relocations and maintaining infrastructure clearances. The procurement requires Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program participation reporting but does not include specific set-aside designations.