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REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (“RPS”) – PART I

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RPS #: 222327MN

RPS TITLE: CEI SERVICES FOR BEACH RD AT MIDNIGHT PASS RD ROUNDABOUT

PURPOSE

In accordance with Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, Sarasota County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, will receive proposals on the date indicated in OpenGov Procurement (OpenGov), the County’s electronic procurement portal for the purpose of selecting a qualified Proposer to provide Construction, Engineering & Inspection (CEI) services for Beach Road at Midnight Pass Road roundabout project. Proposers are required to comply with Part II, Scope of Services and Attachment A – Grant Funded Contract Provisions.

OpenGov is located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/scgov

PROPOSER

2.1 For the purposes of this RPS, the term “Proposer” is defined as the legal entity submitting a proposal.

2.2 Proposers intending to submit a bid as a joint venture with another company must provide documentation attesting to the formation of that joint venture with their submittal. For purposes of this solicitation, all vendors who make up the joint venture will be considered together as the Proposer.

QUALIFICATIONS

3.1 The Proposer must be a business organization registered with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) to provide engineering services at the time of submittal.

3.2 At least one key personnel listed in the Proposal must be a registered Professional Engineer licensed by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers at the time of submittal.

3.3 Proposed key personnel shall demonstrate experience providing engineering and inspection services in roadway construction and/or reconstruction.

3.4 Preferred Qualifications

3.4.1 Proposed key personnel demonstrate experience in heavy

roadway construction including milling and resurfacing, earthwork activities as well as curb and gutter installation and signalization of intersections.

3.4.2 Proposed key personnel, as a team, have current Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Construction Training and

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Qualification Program (CTQP) certifications and additional active certifications as follows:

a. CTQP Aggregate Testing Technician

b. CTQP Aggregate Base Testing Technician

c. CTQP Limerock Bearing Ration (LBR) Technician

d. CTQP Asphalt Paving Level II

e. CTQP Asphalt Plant Level II

f. CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level II

g. CTQP Concrete Field Technician Level I

h. CTQP Concrete Laboratory Technician Level I

i. CTQP Quality Control Manager

j. CTQP Final Estimates Level II

k. FDOT Advanced Temporary Traffic Control (TTC)

l. Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)

Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Training and Certification Program for Inspector and Contractors

3.4.3 The Proposer demonstrates recent experience in providing CEI services specifically related to roadway construction/reconstruction.

MEETINGS & SCHEDULE

An anticipated schedule is provided in the Timeline posted in OpenGov. All meetings will take place at the time, date, and location specified in the solicitation Timeline. Short-listed Proposers should be prepared to attend presentations and/or interviews either in Sarasota, Florida or virtually, at the County’s discretion.

SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Refer to the Submittal Instructions section in OpenGov for instructions on how to submit a proposal. Proposers are advised to review the General Terms and Conditions of Solicitations which are available in OpenGov.

VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE

6.1 All proposers must complete the required forms and information included in the Vendor Questionnaire section of OpenGov. Completed forms and other requested documents must be uploaded with proposer’s submittal in OpenGov. Proposers who fail to complete and upload required forms and documents or fail to provide responses to questions in the Vendor Questionnaire section of OpenGov may be found non-responsive.

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6.2 Grant Documents

6.2.1 This project includes FDOT grant funding. All applicable grant documents will be included in OpenGov. Grant documents that require Proposer’s signature will be available in the Vendor Questionnaire section.

WRITTEN PROPOSALS

The information requested in each section below will be used by the evaluation committee to evaluate and score written proposals. All proposal documents must be submitted in the Vendor Questionnaire section in OpenGov in the format requested.

7.1 Ability of Professional Personnel

7.1.1 Single page letter of interest summarizing Proposer’s

qualifications.

7.1.2 Required and preferred licenses and certifications.

7.1.3 Resumes of key personnel, including subconsultants, demonstrating individual qualifications and experience.

7.2 Proposer’s Past Performance & Experience

7.2.1 Complete the Summary of Professional Experience &

Capabilities Form in the Vendor Questionnaire section of OpenGov). Projects submitted should demonstrate the experience of the Proposer, subcontractor(s), and current team members who may have worked for other firms on similar projects and provide detailed information regarding the Proposer’s capabilities, project management techniques, and project controls.

7.3 Approach

7.3.1 Project Approach – Provide a detailed project approach that includes, but is not limited to the following:

a. Project management techniques, controls, program and technologies to be employed to meet project schedule and budget requirements.

b. Assignment of personnel to provide the most efficient service.

c. Where elements of the work will be performed, and who in the organizational chart will oversee performance of the work to provide the most efficient services.

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d. Anticipated impacts of the Proposer’s current and projected workload on the project.

e. Detailed information explaining how location of the firm, key personnel and sub-contractors will affect project, including how impact of any physical distance will be mitigated through the use of technology, processes or other means.

7.3.2 Workload

Complete the Current & Projected Workload Form (in the Vendor Questionnaire section of OpenGov) to identify active and awarded projects.

7.3.3 Organization

a. Provide an organizational chart delineating personnel assigned to the project (including subconsultants).

b. Provide an organizational chart showing the corporate management structure of the Proposer.

7.3.4 Schedule/Timeline

Provide a graphical representation of the proposed project schedule/timeline indicating major milestones and deliverables.

SELECTION PROCESS

8.1 Written Proposals

8.1.1 All timely responses meeting the criteria set forth in this RPS will be considered by the County.

8.1.2 Written proposals will be evaluated and scored by the

Professional Services Review Committee (PSRC) using the evaluation criteria in the Evaluation Criteria section of OpenGov.

8.1.3 When evaluating written proposals, the PSRC will use the scale below to score each criterion. Only whole numbers are to be used when scoring. Scores will be given weight as indicated in the evaluation criteria in OpenGov.

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Score Description

5 Excellent

4 Very Good

3 Good

2 Satisfactory

1 Unsatisfactory

8.2 Presentations

The PSRC will conduct discussions with, and may require public presentations by, no fewer than the three (3) highest scoring Proposers.

8.3 Ranking

Following discussions or presentations, the PSRC will rank the short-listed Proposers. When ranking short-listed Proposers, the PSRC will consider information contained in the written proposals, clarifications (if any), and information provided during discussions or presentations.

Ranking shall be determined without regard to the score established as a result of the evaluation of written proposals.

8.4 Recommendation of Award

8.4.1 The Proposer ranked first by the PSRC will be recommended for award.

8.4.2 In the event of a tie, award shall be made to the proposer with the most years in business as listed on the Proposer Info form.

AWARD

9.1 It is the intent of the County to award a contract to the Proposer(s) who, in the sole opinion of the County, is most qualified to perform the scope of services required.

9.2 In the event of a tie, the tie-breaking procedures identified in Section

8.4.2 above will apply.

9.3 Local preference as defined in the Procurement Code section 2-215 is not applicable to this solicitation.

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9.4 Contract

A draft of the contract that the successful Proposer(s) will be expected to sign a CCNA Specific Project Agreement – Attachment B. The County may, in its sole discretion, select a different contract type or make revisions to the one referenced above following the recommended award of this solicitation.

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST

10.1 Any Proposer who has drafted any portion of a scope of work or specifications for a project, or any entity which provides material assistance to such Proposer in such work, shall be ineligible to compete for the contract for design or construction of that project.

10.2 Selected Proposers, either directly or through an affiliate, may not have a business relationship with any entity to perform work related to a work assignment issued under any resulting contract.

CHANGES IN PROJECT TEAM

11.1 A change in the project team of a Proposer after the submission of a proposal could result in reconsideration of the scoring of applicable evaluation criteria, at the sole discretion of the County.

11.2 Any changes in the Proposer’s Key Personnel must be brought to the attention of Procurement as soon as possible after the change is made.

The changes, the reasons for the changes, and resumes for the individuals being substituted for an original project team member, must be submitted to the Procurement Analyst identified in the Solicitation Summary prior to the scheduled evaluation committee meeting.

11.3 Decreases in scoring may result from the reconsideration of changes in the project team of a Proposer. No increases in scoring will result from the reconsideration of changes in the project team of a Proposer.

11.4 After recommendation of award, the successful Proposer shall not be allowed to substitute project team members named in this proposal without the prior written permission of the County. Substitution may, in the sole opinion of the County, be grounds for cancellation of a recommended award, or termination of agreement.

REUSE OF EXISTING PLANS

The plans on this project are subject to reuse in accordance with Section 287.055 (10), Florida Statutes.

PART II

SCOPE OF SERVICES

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1. Description of Project The County is requesting construction, engineering and inspection (CEI) services, including verification testing services which are required for inspection, materials sampling and testing for asphalt, concrete, earthwork, base installation, and pavement markings during construction of the new roundabout intersection of Beach Road and Midnight Pass Road (“Project”).

2. Scope of Services

The Consultant shall provide CEI services which may include, but are not limited to:

A. Project Oversight and Management

i. Provide inspection services and services deemed necessary for the successful completion and closure of the construction contract.

ii. Maintain the required level of surveillance of Contractor activities and observe the Contractor’s work to determine the progress and quality of work.

iii. Identify discrepancies and note any significant omissions, substitutions, defects, or deficiencies in the work of the Contractor.

Inform and consult with the County on the best course of action(s) to resolve such omissions, substitutions, defects, or deficiencies.

Direct and monitor the Contractor on the corrective action(s).

Document and report all details of each discrepancy and its associated resolution to the County.

iv. Maintain complete and accurate records of all activities and events relating to the construction project and properly document all project changes.

v. Maintain complete and accurate records of the Contractor's daily operations and of significant events that affect the work for activities both on-site and at the asphalt plant.

vi. Lead all project meetings including providing agenda and meeting minutes.

vii. Interpret plans, specifications, and special provisions for the construction contract.

viii. Inspect materials (on site and at the asphalt plant) entering into the work in accordance with the plans, specifications, and special provisions for the construction contract to determine that the project is constructed in conformity with those documents.

ix. Perform constructability review of construction project plans to identify potential issues.

x. Process and review shop-drawings for construction project.

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xi. Process Requests for Information (RFI) or Requests for Modification

(RFM).

xii. Process Claim Analysis and extra work cost-estimations.

xiii. Perform verification of Contractor’s monthly pay estimates.

xiv. Perform utility coordination

B. On-site Inspection

i. Monitor and inspect Contractor’s work zone traffic control plan and review modifications to the work zone traffic control plan, including alternate work zone traffic control plan, in accordance with the County’s procedures. Consultant’s employees performing such services shall be qualified in accordance with the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) procedures.

ii. Monitor Contractor's on-site construction activities and inspect materials entering into the work in accordance with the plans, specifications, and special provisions for the construction contract to determine that the project is constructed in reasonable conformity with such documents. Maintain detailed accurate records of the Contractor's daily operations and of significant events that affect the work.

C. Off-site Inspection (Asphalt Plant)

i. Monitor the Contractor's construction activities off-site (casting yards, borrow pits, manufacturers facilities, asphalt plant) as directed and inspect materials being used in the work to ensure accordance with the plans, specifications, and special provisions of the construction contract. Maintain detailed accurate records of the contractor's daily operations and of significant events that affect the work.

D. Sampling and Testing

i. Perform sampling and testing of component materials and completed work in accordance with the contract documents listed in the construction contract. The minimum sampling frequencies set out in the FDOT's Materials Sampling, Testing and Reporting Guide shall be met. In complying with the aforementioned guide, provide daily surveillance of the contractor's quality control activities and perform the sampling and testing of materials and completed work items for verification and acceptance.

ii. Perform inspection and sampling of materials and components at the asphalt plant and of materials normally done in a laboratory remote from the project site.

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iii. Determine the acceptability of all materials and completed work items on the basis of either test results or verification of a certification, certified mill analysis, DOT label, DOT stamp, etc.

iv. The County may monitor the effectiveness of the Consultant's testing procedures through observation and independent assurance testing.

v. Sampling, testing and laboratory methods shall be as required by the County’s and FDOT's Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications or as modified by the Special Provisions of the construction contract.

E. Project Documentation and Close-out

i. Submit project documents electronically into the County’s document management system “E-Builder” and filed in accordance with County procedures. Project documents shall be uploaded on a continuous, “Real-Time” basis. All documentation shall be uploaded no later than fifteen (15) calendar days after Final Acceptance of the construction contract.

F. Certifications

i. The Consultant must maintain the certifications they submit in their proposal among its team for the life of the resulting contract.

PART III – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

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CONSULTANT’S INSURANCE

Consultant shall, on a primary basis and at its sole expense, maintain in full force and effect, at all times during the life of this Contract, insurance coverage (including endorsements) and limits as described herein. These requirements, as well as the County’s review or acceptance of insurance maintained by Consultant, are not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities or obligations assumed by Consultant under this Contract.

Insurance requirements itemized in this Contract and required of the Consultant shall extend to all subcontractors to cover their operations performed under this Contract.

The Consultant shall be responsible for any modifications, deviations, or omissions in these insurance requirements as they apply to subcontractors.

Insurance carriers providing coverage required herein must be licensed to conduct business in the State of Florida and must possess a current A.M. Best’s Financial Strength Rating of A- Class VII or better.

Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made and suit is brought, except with respect to limits of the insurer’s liability.

The Consultant shall be solely responsible for payment of all premiums, deductibles, and retentions to which such policies are subject.

Consultant shall furnish Certificates of Insurance to the County Administrative Agent evidencing the types and amounts of coverage, including endorsements, required by this Contract prior to commencement of work and prior to expiration of the insurance contract, when applicable. Such Certificate(s) of Insurance be required to provide County Administrative Agent with 5-day prior written notice of any policy cancellation or non-renewal.

The County reserves the right to review, reject, or accept any required policies of insurance, including limits, coverage, or endorsements, herein from time to time throughout the term of this Contract. County reserves the right, but not the obligation, to review and reject any insurer providing coverage due to its poor financial condition or failure to operate legally.

A. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY: Consultant shall maintain Commercial General Liability per ISO form CG0001 or its equivalent, including but not limited to coverage for premises and operations, personal injury, products & completed operations, liability assumed under an insured contract, and independent contractors with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 each occurrence, $2,000,000.00 aggregate covering all work performed under this Contract. Consultant agrees to endorse Sarasota County Government and Florida Department of Transportation as additionally insured on the Commercial General Liability coverage.

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B. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: Consultant agrees to maintain Workers’ Compensation insurance on in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 440.

Employers Liability to be included with a minimum limit of $500,000 per accident/per disease/per employee. If work is to be performed over or adjacent to navigable water and involves maritime exposure, applicable LHWCA, Jones Act, or other maritime law coverage shall be included.

In the event the Consultant has “leased” employees, the Consultant or the employee leasing company must provide evidence of a Workers’ Compensation policy for all personnel on the worksite.

Consultants who are exempt from Florida’s Workers’ Compensation law must provide proof of such exemption issued by the Florida Department of Financial Services, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.

C. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: Consultant shall maintain Professional Liability, or equivalent Errors & Omissions Liability, with limits not less than $1,000,000.00 per claim/occurrence for professional services rendered under this Contract. If coverage is written on a claims-made basis: a. Any retroactive date shall precede the effective date of this Contract; b. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance evidencing the required coverage for a period of two years after final payment under this Contract is made, or provide evidence showing Consultant has obtained a two-year extended reporting period endorsement.

D. BUSINESS AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY: Consultant agrees to maintain Business Automobile Liability with limits not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit for each accident covering all Owned, Non-Owned & Hired automobiles used in the performance of this Contract. In the event Consultant does not own automobiles, Consultant agrees to maintain coverage for Hired & Non-Owned Auto Liability, which may be satisfied by way of endorsement to the Commercial General Liability policy or separate Business Auto Liability policy.

If the Consultant is shipping a product via common carrier, the Consultant shall be responsible for any loss or damage sustained in delivery/transit.