PS-26-15841-PC_-_Boardwalk_on_Pleasant_Hill_Master_Planning.pdf

Solicitation #: PS-26-15841-PC Due Date & Time: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM Local Tine

Advertised Dates: Sunday, May 24, 2026, and Thursday, May 28, 2026

Procurement Analyst: Paul Callaway Email: Paul.Callaway@Osceola.org

Respond to: 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 3401, Kissimmee, Florida 34741 Phone: (407) 742-0932 Fax: (407) 742-0901

Title: Boardwalk on Pleasant Hill - Professional Services for Master Planning, Engineering, and Permitting

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To: All Prospective Proposers From: Paul Callaway Subject: PS-26-15841-PC – Boardwalk on Pleasant Hill - Professional Services for Master Planning, Engineering, and Permitting Date: May 24, 2026

Dear Potential Proposer:

Pursuant to the requirements set forth in the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA), chapter 287, Florida Statutes, and all policies and procedures promulgated thereby, Osceola County Government, an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, does hereby announce that it is accepting written proposals from all qualified firms or individuals interested in providing engineering and design services as described in the “Scope of Services” section of this Request for Proposals for Professional Services (PS) document: Boardwalk on Pleasant Hill - Professional Services for Master Planning, Engineering, and Permitting. The successful proposer shall prove by their qualifications, experience, availability, approach, and plan for the work that they will best serve the overall needs of Osceola County. The selection of the successful proposer shall be at the County’s discretion and shall be made in a prompt manner after the receipt and evaluation of all responses.

If you are interested in preparing a response to this PS document, please complete all of the requirements set forth in this PS document in the manner proscribed. Please note that your response is a binding offer to perform in the manner you describe in the proposal response for a period not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days from the proposal due date and time. Also please be aware that under the competitive proposal process, the stipulations set forth herein are fully binding on you, the proposer, to the extent that you confirm acceptance by your signature on the Acceptance of Conditions page.

A VIRTUAL Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference via the Microsoft® TEAMS Application will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 10AM Local Time via phone conference Line. Dedicated Dial in: (407) 906-2344, and when prompted enter the Phone Conference ID: 913 024 007#. Note: This Meeting will be audio recorded.

Questions regarding this solicitation must be received in writing to the address above no later than Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM Local Time. Responses to those questions considered material to the solicitation shall be distributed via formal Addendum and posted to the County’s vendor bid notification website at https://vendorlink.osceola.org.

All proposers are advised that under chapter 119, Florida Statutes, all responses are deemed a public record and opened to public scrutiny as provided for in said statute.

Osceola County welcomes your response to this PS document. Osceola County reserves the right to reject any proposal found to be non-responsive, vague, non-conforming, or irresponsible. Osceola County may withdraw all or part of this proposal at any time to protect its best interest. The desire of Osceola County to pursue proposals shall in no way obligate the County to compensate you for your efforts or to execute a contract with you. All proposers are asked to be thorough yet concise in their response. Failure to provide the response in the manner prescribed herein may be grounds for disqualification.

Request for Proposal- Professional Services Solicitation

Osceola County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services

1 Courthouse Square, Suite 3401 Kissimmee, Florida 34741 Phone (407) 742-0900 Fax (407) 742-0901 mailto:Paul.Callaway@Osceola.org https://vendorlink.osceola.org/

Advertised Dates: Sunday, May 24, 2026, and Thursday, May 28, 2026

Procurement Analyst: Paul Callaway Email: Paul.Callaway@Osceola.org

Respond to: 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 3401, Kissimmee, Florida 34741

Title: Boardwalk on Pleasant Hill - Professional Services for Master Planning, Engineering, and Permitting

PS-26-15841-PC 2 Rev 10/2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE PAGE NO.

1 Summary of Services 3 2 Critical Data 6 3 General Instructions to Proposers 7 4 Terms and Conditions 9 5 Submittal Format 13 6 Award or Rejection of Offers, General Criteria 16 7 Evaluation and Contracting Procedures 17 8 Office of Record 18 9 Time of Performance 18

10 Attachments and Exhibits 19 11 Estimated Time Line 19 12 Budget and Cost 19 13 Summary Statement 19

ATTACHMENT TITLE PAGE NO.

A Addendum Acknowledgement 20 B Insurance Requirements 21 C Acceptance of Proposal Terms and Conditions 23 D Drug Free Workplace Certification 24 E Conflict of Interest Statement 25 F Public Entity Crimes Disclosure 26 G Proposed Schedule of Subcontractor Participation 28 H Reserved 29 I Articles of Incorporation / Corporate Documents 30 J Reserved 31 K IRS Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number 32 L Contractor Certification Scrutinized Companies 33 M Statement of No Proposal 34 N Truth in Negotiation 35 O Solicitation Response Identification Label 36 P Sample Professional Services Agreement -

Advertised Dates: Sunday, May 24, 2026, and Thursday, May 28, 2026

Procurement Analyst: Paul Callaway Email: Paul.Callaway@Osceola.org

Respond to: 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 3401, Kissimmee, Florida 34741

Title: Boardwalk on Pleasant Hill - Professional Services for Master Planning, Engineering, and Permitting

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Section 1 Summary of Services

A. Introduction:

1. The intent of this solicitation is to engage a qualified professional consulting firm to provide multidisciplinary planning, engineering, and permitting services for the development of a comprehensive master plan for the Boardwalk on Pleasant Hill project site. The selected Consultant will evaluate existing conditions, identify development constraints and opportunities, and prepare planning and technical documentation necessary to advance the site toward development readiness.

2. It is the intent and purpose of this solicitation to promote competition. It shall be the proposer’s responsibility to advise the Procurement Services Representative at the address noted above, if any language, requirements, etc., or any combination thereof, inadvertently restricts or limits competition or if the requirements stated in this document limits it to a single source. Such notification must be submitted in writing and must be received by the Procurement Services Representative no later than ten (10) calendar days prior to the proposal closing date.

B. Background:

1. Osceola County, Florida was created in 1887. Osceola County is a 1,506 square mile area that serves as the south/central boundary of the Central Florida Region and the Greater Metropolitan Area. The City of Kissimmee, the County Seat, is 18 miles due south of Orlando. Osceola’s other incorporated City, Saint Cloud, is 9 miles east of Kissimmee, and approximately 45 miles west of the City of Melbourne on the Atlantic Coast.

2. An urban and urbanizing area in the northwest quadrant of the County dominates Osceola County’s geography. This area is adjoining to Polk and Orange County and includes most of Osceola’s population. It includes the incorporated areas of Kissimmee and Saint Cloud, the unincorporated communities of Poinciana and Buenaventura Lakes, and incorporated subdivisions ranging from Narcoossee in the northeast to Campbell City and Intercession City in the southwest to Deer Run and the Saint Cloud Manor areas in the south.

C. Scope of Service: The Consultant shall provide multidisciplinary professional services necessary to evaluate existing site conditions and prepare a comprehensive development master plan for the project site. Services may include planning, surveying, geotechnical investigation, environmental assessment, engineering analysis, transportation evaluation, permitting coordination, and supporting technical documentation necessary to advance the site toward development readiness.

1. Task 1 – Project Management and Coordination:

The Consultant shall provide project management and coordination throughout the duration of the project. Services may include:

a. Conducting a project kickoff meeting with the Owner and relevant stakeholders

b. Development of a project schedule and work plan

c. Coordination with Owner staff and stakeholders

d. Regular progress meetings and reporting

e. Project documentation and quality control

Advertised Dates: Sunday, May 24, 2026, and Thursday, May 28, 2026

Procurement Analyst: Paul Callaway Email: Paul.Callaway@Osceola.org

Respond to: 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 3401, Kissimmee, Florida 34741

Title: Boardwalk on Pleasant Hill - Professional Services for Master Planning, Engineering, and Permitting

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2. Task 2 – Site Investigation and Data Collection:

The Consultant shall perform site investigation and compile all relevant existing conditions data necessary to support planning and engineering analysis. Services may include:

a. Review of available records, maps, and prior studies

b. Site reconnaissance and field review

c. Identification of existing utilities and coordination with utility providers

d. Collection of regulatory and jurisdictional requirements

e. Identification of site development constraints and opportunities

3. Task 3 – Surveying and Mapping:

The Consultant shall provide professional surveying services required to support the master planning effort. Services may include:

a. Boundary survey

b. Topographic survey

c. Utility location and mapping

d. Easement identification

e. Preparation of base mapping suitable for engineering and planning purposes

f. Preparation of survey deliverables in digital CAD and GIS formats

4. Task 4 – Geotechnical Investigation:

The Consultant shall perform geotechnical engineering investigations to evaluate subsurface conditions and support development planning. Services may include:

a. Subsurface exploration and soil borings

b. Laboratory testing of soils and materials

c. Groundwater evaluation

d. Preparation of a geotechnical engineering report

e. Foundation design recommendations

f. Pavement design considerations

g. Earthwork and grading recommendations

5. Task 5 – Environmental Assessment and Mitigation:

The Consultant shall evaluate environmental conditions affecting site development and identify potential mitigation requirements. Services may include:

a. Environmental site assessments (Phase I and Phase II, if required)

b. Wetland delineation and jurisdictional determinations

c. Habitat and protected species evaluation

d. Cultural and historical resource screening

e. Environmental permitting strategy

f. Identification of required mitigation measures and alternatives

6. Task 6 – Engineering Analysis:

The Consultant shall perform engineering evaluations necessary to support site development and infrastructure planning. Analyses shall be performed using accepted engineering practices and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards.

I. Civil Engineering

Advertised Dates: Sunday, May 24, 2026, and Thursday, May 28, 2026

Procurement Analyst: Paul Callaway Email: Paul.Callaway@Osceola.org

Respond to: 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 3401, Kissimmee, Florida 34741

Title: Boardwalk on Pleasant Hill - Professional Services for Master Planning, Engineering, and Permitting

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Services may include:

a. Grading and drainage analysis

b. Stormwater management and Floodplain permitting

c. Water supply infrastructure evaluation

d. Wastewater infrastructure evaluation

e. Roadway alignment and sections

II. Utilities and Lighting

Services may include:

a. Evaluation of existing utility capacity

b. Identification of required utility extensions and improvements

c. Conceptual utility routing and infrastructure planning

d. Coordination with utility providers and relevant agencies

III. Transportation and Traffic Engineering

The Consultant shall conduct a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) to evaluate the effect of the proposed development on the surrounding transportation network and determine required roadway improvements. Services may include:

a. Collection and analysis of existing traffic data and roadway conditions

b. Coordination with local and state transportation agencies

c. Identification of study intersections and roadway segments

d. Traffic volume projections based on proposed land uses

e. Trip generation, distribution, and assignment analysis

f. Level of Service (LOS) analysis for existing and future conditions

g. Evaluation of roadway capacity and operational performance

h. Analysis of site access points and internal circulation

i. Identification of required roadway improvements

The Traffic Impact Analysis shall support development of:

j. Recommended roadway cross-sections

k. Lane configuration and turning lane requirements

l. Intersection improvements

m. Access management recommendations

n. Conceptual roadway design criteria

Results of the Traffic Impact Analysis shall inform the site master plan and roadway design recommendations.

7. Task 7 – Master Planning and Conceptual Design:

The Consultant shall utilize the existing master plan for the site, but be prepared to revise and amend.

Services may include:

a. Land use planning and development programming

b. Preparation of site layout alternatives

c. Development phasing concepts

d. Infrastructure planning and layout

e. Preliminary grading and drainage concepts

f. Open space and environmental preservation planning

Advertised Dates: Sunday, May 24, 2026, and Thursday, May 28, 2026

Procurement Analyst: Paul Callaway Email: Paul.Callaway@Osceola.org

Respond to: 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 3401, Kissimmee, Florida 34741

Title: Boardwalk on Pleasant Hill - Professional Services for Master Planning, Engineering, and Permitting

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Deliverables may include conceptual site plans, development capacity analysis, infrastructure framework plans, and illustrative master plan graphics.

8. Task 8 – Permitting Support:

The Consultant shall identify and obtain the regulatory approvals necessary to implement the proposed development. Services may include:

a. Identification of required federal, state, and local permits

b. Coordination with regulatory agencies

c. Preparation of permit applications

d. Preparation of technical documentation required for permit submittals

e. Assistance during agency review and response to comments

9. Task 9 – Cost Estimates and Development Feasibility:

The Consultant shall prepare cost estimates associated with development alternatives.

Services may include:

a. Infrastructure cost estimates

b. Earthwork and grading estimates

c. Utility extension cost estimates

d. Stormwater infrastructure cost estimates

e. Development phasing cost analysis

Cost estimates shall be used to support evaluation of development feasibility and implementation strategies.

10. Task 10 – Landscaping:

The Consultant shall prepare plans to support Landscaping for the project.

Section 2 Critical Data

A. Requesting the Solicitation Document: To receive this PS document, call Osceola County Procurement Services at (407) 742-0900 and request the PS document. You may also download the package from the Osceola County VendorLink web site located at https://vendorlink.osceola.org. VendorLink can also be accessed from the Osceola County home page at http://www.osceola.org by selecting the VendorLink button.

B. Questions: Questions regarding this PS document must be received through written inquiries, directed to the designated Procurement Services Representative, no later than Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Local Time. Questions may be e-mailed or faxed to the appropriate Procurement Services Representative. Any interpretations, clarifications, or changes will be made in the form of written addenda issued by the Procurement Services Representative. Oral answers will not be authoritative. It remains the sole responsibility of the proposer to contact the Procurement Services Office prior to submitting a proposal to ascertain if any addenda have been issued, to obtain all such addenda, and to return executed addenda with each proposal.

C. Submittal of Proposals: Proposers shall submit one (1) unbound original, one (1) Flash Drive formulated in Microsoft software or PDF format and three (3) bound copies, in accordance with the requirements set forth herein.

Advertised Dates: Sunday, May 24, 2026, and Thursday, May 28, 2026

Procurement Analyst: Paul Callaway Email: Paul.Callaway@Osceola.org

Respond to: 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 3401, Kissimmee, Florida 34741

Title: Boardwalk on Pleasant Hill - Professional Services for Master Planning, Engineering, and Permitting

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D. Delivery of Proposals: Proposals shall be mailed or hand-delivered to:

Osceola County Procurement Services Office 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 3401 Kissimmee, Florida 34741 RE: PS-26-15841-PC – Boardwalk on Pleasant Hill Master Planning, Engineering, and Permitting Services

Attention: Paul Callaway

E. Public Opening of Proposals: Proposals will be publicly opened in the Procurement Services Office on the above appointed date and time or as close to the appointed date and time as possible. Proposals received after the above date and time will not be accepted or considered, and will be returned to the proposer unopened. No exceptions will be made.

F. All expressions of interest shall be subject to all applicable laws, ordinances, and rules.

G. Under chapter 119, Florida Statutes, all responses to this solicitation shall be considered public record subject to distribution pursuant to the request for records by any interested party.

Section 3 General Instructions to Proposers

A. Submittal of Proposals: To facilitate and expedite review, the County asks that all proposers follow the response format outlined in Section 5 below. Failure to submit your response in the format requested may result in the reduction of your overall evaluation score. Points have been assigned for each criterion and a copy of the County’s selection procedures is attached hereto. Please submit information as outlined below.

1. Proposals shall be signed by an authorized representative or contracting agent of the firm.

2. All information requested must be submitted in the manner requested. Failure to submit all information as requested may result in a lowered evaluation score of the proposal.

3. Proposals that are substantially incomplete or lack key information may be rejected by the County.

4. Proposals shall be comprehensive, yet succinct. Emphasis should be placed on completeness and clarity.

5. Proposals shall fully describe the proposer’s experience and capabilities.

6. The proposers shall describe their availability.

7. The project approach shall be under separate tab, and shall be included in each submittal.

B. Timeliness: Proposals are due at the place, date, and time shown above. Failure to abide by this requirement will render your proposal unacceptable. Please note that the County will not be held responsible for the failure of the proposer or the proposer’s agent to submit responses in a timely manner.

Late responses of any sort will be returned, unopened, to the proposer.

C. Presentation of Proposals: All proposals must be submitted in a sealed, opaque envelope or container, plainly marked on the outside with the PS number, date, time of opening, and company name.

D. Complete Information: Each proposer shall furnish the information required by this solicitation. Failure to do so in the manner prescribed will lower your score.

E. Corporate Standing

Advertised Dates: Sunday, May 24, 2026, and Thursday, May 28, 2026

Procurement Analyst: Paul Callaway Email: Paul.Callaway@Osceola.org

Respond to: 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 3401, Kissimmee, Florida 34741

Title: Boardwalk on Pleasant Hill - Professional Services for Master Planning, Engineering, and Permitting

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The bidder or proposer must demonstrate that the company is in good standing and that the person signing this bid or proposal is authorized on behalf of the bidder or proposer to sign bids, proposals, negotiate and/or sign contracts, agreements, amendments and related documents to which the bidder/proposer will be duly bound. The bidder/proposer must provide a copy of their State Certificate of Good Standing/Articles of Incorporation listing the officers of the company. In addition to the aforementioned documents, the Bidder/Proposer must include necessary information to verify the individual signing this proposal/bid and any contract document has been authorized to bind the corporation. Examples include:

1. A copy of your Articles of Incorporation listing the approved signatories of the corporation.

2. A copy of a resolution listing the members of staff as authorized signatories for the company.

3. A letter from a corporate officer listing the members of staff that are authorized signatories for the company.

F. Withdrawal of Proposals: Proposals may not be withdrawn for a period of one hundred eighty days (180) days after the public opening date.

G. Terms and Conditions: The proposer’s attention is specifically called to the terms and conditions of this solicitation. This PS document shall be considered in its entirety with no one section having more value than another unless otherwise indicated.

H. Lobbying; Lobbying Black-Out Period; Questions Regarding the Solicitation.

1. Lobbying is defined as any action taken by an individual, firm, association, joint venture, partnership, syndicate, corporation, and/or all other groups who seek to influence the governmental decision of a Board Member, the County Manager, any requesting or evaluating department/division personnel and/or any member of the evaluation committee concerning an active solicitation during the Black- Out period.

2. The Lobbying Black-Out Period commences upon the issuance of this solicitation document.

3. The Lobbying Black-Out Period for awards requiring Board approval concludes at the beginning of the meeting at which the Board will be presented the award(s) for approval or request to provide authorization to negotiate a Contract(s). If the Board refers the item back to the County Manager for further review or otherwise does not take action on the item, the Lobbying Black-Out Period will be reinstated until such time as the Board meets to consider the item for action.

4. Bidders, Respondents, potential Vendors, service providers, Lobbyists, Consultants, or Vendor representatives shall not contact any Board Member, the County Manager, any requesting or evaluating Department/Office personnel and/or any member of the Evaluation Committee concerning an active solicitation during the Black-Out Period.

5. All questions and procedural matters shall be directed to the Procurement Services Office. Except in response to communications initiated by authorized County representatives, contact by Bidders or Respondents to any Board Member, the County Manager, any requesting or evaluating County Personnel, or any member of the Evaluation Committee, initiated during the Black-Out Period, may result in disqualification from the Solicitation Process.

6. Any questions relating to the interpretation of specifications or any aspect of the solicitation process shall be addressed to the Procurement Services Office Representative, in writing, by the cutoff date and time stated herein.

7. Respondents to this solicitation or persons acting on their behalf may not contact, between the release of the solicitation and the end period as established in items (3) and (4) of this section, any employee or officer of the executive or legislative branch concerning any aspect of this solicitation, except in writing to the procurement officer or as provided in the solicitation documents. Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response.

Advertised Dates: Sunday, May 24, 2026, and Thursday, May 28, 2026

Procurement Analyst: Paul Callaway Email: Paul.Callaway@Osceola.org

Respond to: 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 3401, Kissimmee, Florida 34741

Title: Boardwalk on Pleasant Hill - Professional Services for Master Planning, Engineering, and Permitting

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I. REMINDER: ALL QUESTIONS FROM PROPOSERS OR EVALUATING DEPARTMENTS/DIVISIONS SHALL BE

ADDRESSED TO THE PROCUREMENT SERVICES OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE.

Section 4 Terms and Conditions

A. Fund Availability: Any contract resulting from this solicitation is deemed effective only to the extent that funds are available. Osceola County abides by the provisions set forth in Florida Statutes relative to the appropriation of funds.

B. Prompt Payment Act: Payments will be made pursuant to section 218.70, Florida Statutes, Florida’s

Prompt Payment Act.

C. Local Business Tax Receipt (formerly Occupational License): Osceola County requires a Local Business Tax

Receipt (formerly Occupational License) be held by all its contractors. Please contact the Tax Collector/Local Business Tax Receipt Office directly for information concerning this requirement at (407) 742-4000. In accordance with section 205.065, Florida Statutes, a current Department of Professional Regulation certificate may be provided in lieu of an Osceola County Occupational License, with a copy of the corresponding Local Business Tax Receipt from the home state, county, or city.

D. Permits, Licenses, or Fees: Any permits, licenses, or fees required will be the responsibility of the proposer. The County will not entertain separate payment for these items.

E. Taxes: Osceola County does not pay Federal excise or State sales taxes. Please refrain from including taxes in any billing resulting from a contract issued under this PS document.

F. Contracting Parameters: Upon receipt and ranking of all proposals, the Evaluation Committee (EC) shall provide to the Board of County Commissioners its rankings and may provide a recommended top-ranked firm. Approval of the firm by the Osceola County Board of County Commissioners will constitute an authorization to negotiate with the firm. The proposal package, signed by the successful proposer, along with documentation included in the proposal as required by this PS document and other additional materials submitted by the proposer and accepted by the County, shall be the basis for negotiation of a contract addressing the requirements of this PS document. A purchase order and/or other award document will be issued by the County upon completion of all negotiations and approval of the contract by the Board of County Commissioners.

G. Governing Laws and Venue: Any contractual arrangement between Osceola County and the proposer shall be consistent with, and be governed by, the ordinances of Osceola County, the laws of the State of Florida, both procedural and substantive, and applicable federal statutes, rules, and regulations. Any and all litigation arising under any contractual arrangement shall be brought in the appropriate court in Osceola County, Florida.

H. Conflict of Interest: All proposers must disclose, with their proposal, the name of any corporate officer, director, or agent who is also an officer or employee of Osceola County. Furthermore, all proposers must disclose the name of any Osceola County officer or employee who owns, directly or indirectly, an interest of ten percent (10%) or more of the proposer's firm or any of its branches, subsidiaries, or partnerships.

I. Additional Terms and Conditions: No additional terms and conditions included with the proposal response shall be evaluated or considered, and any and all such additional terms and conditions shall have no force and effect and are inapplicable to this solicitation. If submitted either purposely, through intent or design, or inadvertently, appearing separately in transmitting letters, specifications, literature, price lists, or

Advertised Dates: Sunday, May 24, 2026, and Thursday, May 28, 2026

Procurement Analyst: Paul Callaway Email: Paul.Callaway@Osceola.org

Respond to: 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 3401, Kissimmee, Florida 34741

Title: Boardwalk on Pleasant Hill - Professional Services for Master Planning, Engineering, and Permitting

PS-26-15841-PC 10 Rev 10/2025 warranties, it is understood and agreed the general and special conditions in this solicitation are the only conditions applicable to this proposal and the proposer’s authorized signature affixed to the proposal signature section attests to this.

J. Liability: The Consultants shall act as an independent contractor and not as an employee of Osceola

County. The successful proposer will be required to indemnify, defend, and hold and save harmless Osceola County, its officers, agents, and employees, from damages arising from the performance of, or the failure to perform, any task or duty required to be performed by the successful proposer.

K. Indemnity: The successful proposer will be asked to fully indemnify the County.

L. Insurance: During the entire period of performance of any contract resulting from this solicitation, the

Consultants shall procure and maintain at least the minimum kinds of insurance as stipulated herein. Proof of such insurance must be provided to the County prior to beginning contract performance.

M. Public Entities Crimes: A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted contractor list, following a conviction for public entity crime, may not submit a proposal on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity; may not submit a proposal on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work; may not submit proposals on leases of real property to any public entity; may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity; and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in section 287.017, Florida Statutes, in CATEGORY TWO, for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being placed on the convicted contractor list. By signature on this solicitation and confirmation on the attached form, the proposer certifies that it is qualified to do business with Osceola County in accordance with all Florida Statutes.

N. Acceptance of Services: Receipt of service shall not constitute acceptance. Final acceptance and authorization of payment shall be given only after a thorough inspection indicates that the performance meets the specifications and/or all conditions. Should the delivered service differ in any respect from the specifications, payment will be withheld pursuant to section 218.70, Florida Statutes, until such time as the successful proposer takes necessary corrective action. If the proposed corrective action is not acceptable to the County, the County may refuse final acceptance of the service.

O. Reserved.

P. SDVBE Participation Program.

The Osceola County Board of County Commissioners has established a Service Disabled Veteran’s Business Enterprise (SDVBE) Program to address the economic disadvantage of service-disabled veterans.

Whenever the County is considering two (2) or more bids, proposals, or responses to a solicitation for the procurement of goods, services and/or construction, which are equal with respect to price, quality and services where at least one (1) response is from a certified SDVBE, the County shall award the agreement to the SDVBE.

If Bidders are utilizing Subcontractors, the Bidder must include a list of Subcontractors by completing Attachment “G”, Proposed Schedule Of Subcontractor Participation, which identifies which firm is an SDVBE and the proposed Scope of Work to be performed by the Subcontractors.

Q. Drug-Free Workplace Preference: Whenever two or more proposals are equal with respect to price, quality, and delivery, and services are received for procurement subject to the Osceola County Administrative Code, a bid received from a business that certifies that it has implemented a drug-free workplace program shall be given preference, in accordance with section 287.087, Florida Statutes.

Advertised Dates: Sunday, May 24, 2026, and Thursday, May 28, 2026

Procurement Analyst: Paul Callaway Email: Paul.Callaway@Osceola.org

Respond to: 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 3401, Kissimmee, Florida 34741

Title: Boardwalk on Pleasant Hill - Professional Services for Master Planning, Engineering, and Permitting

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Certification of an implemented drug-free workplace program must be included with the proposal when the proposal is submitted.

R. Audits and Records—Responsibilities of Successful Proposer: Before or after an agreement is prepared and executed, the successful proposer may be required to disclose their financial condition in a specified manner. In addition, subsequent to an agreement being executed, the successful proposer must maintain financial records and reports relating to funds paid by any parties for work on the matters which are the subject of this PS document, and submit reports to the County in the form and frequency requested. The Consultant must maintain books, records, documents, and other evidence according to generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and practices, which sufficiently and properly reflect all costs of any nature expended in the performance of the resulting contract, and retain said copies for a period of no less than three (3) years after termination of the project. The aforesaid records, books, documents, and other evidence shall be subject at all times to inspection, review, or audit by the County Commission Auditor or its designee. The successful proposer shall include these aforementioned audit and record keeping requirements in contracts and subcontracts thereto entered into by the successful proposer with any party for work required in the performance of this project.

S. Additional Information: The Osceola County Procurement Services Office reserves the right to request any additional information needed for clarification from any proposer for evaluation purposes.

T. Reserved

U. Cost of Submittal: The proposer understands that any and all costs related to the submittal of a proposal is considered an operational cost of the Proposer and shall not be passed on to, or be borne by, the County.

V. Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify): Pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 448.095, the successful proposer shall be registered with and utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E- Verify system to verify the employment eligibility status of all employees performing work under this Agreement as well as all newly hired employees. In addition, the successful proposer shall require any and all subcontractors performing work in accordance with this Agreement to register with and utilize the U.S.

Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility status of all employees performing work under this Agreement as well as all newly hired employees. Any such subcontractor shall provide an affidavit to the successful proposer stating that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with or subcontract with any ineligible individuals and the successful proposer must keep a copy of said affidavit for the duration of this Agreement. Violation of this section is subject to immediate termination of this Agreement without regard to any notice otherwise required herein. In the event the County incurs costs as a result of the successful proposer’s breach of this provision, any and all such costs shall be paid by the successful proposer immediately upon receipt of notice of the same from the County.

Information on registration for and use of the E-Verify Program may be obtained at the Department of Homeland Security website: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

W. Sovereign Immunity: The County expressly retains all rights, benefits and immunities of sovereign immunity in accordance with Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. Notwithstanding anything set forth in any section, article or paragraph of this Solicitation to the contrary, nothing in this Solicitation shall be deemed as a waiver of sovereign immunity or limits of liability which may have been adopted by the Florida Legislature or may be adopted by the Florida Legislature, and the cap on the amount and liability of County for damages, attorney fees and costs, regardless of the number or nature of claims in tort, equity or contract, shall not exceed the dollar amount set by the Florida Legislature for tort. Nothing in this Solicitation shall inure to the benefit of any third party for the purpose of allowing any claim against the County which would otherwise be barred under the Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity or operation of law.

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Advertised Dates: Sunday, May 24, 2026, and Thursday, May 28, 2026

Procurement Analyst: Paul Callaway Email: Paul.Callaway@Osceola.org

Respond to: 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 3401, Kissimmee, Florida 34741

Title: Boardwalk on Pleasant Hill - Professional Services for Master Planning, Engineering, and Permitting

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X. Scrutinized Companies Clause: Osceola County may not enter into any contract for $1 million or more with any company that is on the scrutinized companies lists enumerated in Section 287.135, Florida Statutes. All responses to solicitations for goods and/or services equal to or in excess of $1 million shall be required to complete Attachment “L”, certifying that the Respondent is not on any scrutinized companies list. All resulting contracts for $1 million or more shall be subject to termination by Osceola County, i) in the event the contracting vendor is put on a scrutinized companies list, or ii) the County determines that the certification provided in Attachment “L” was false. Exceptions to and penalties for violation of Section 287.135, Florida Statues, shall be in accordance with those set forth therein.

Y. Public Records Compliance: In cases where the proposer/contractor will act on behalf of the County, as provided under section 119.011(2), Florida Statutes, the proposer/contractor subject to the terms of section 287.058(1)(c), Florida Statutes, and any other applicable legal and equitable remedies, shall:

1. Keep and maintain public records required by the COUNTY to perform the service.

2. Upon request from the COUNTY’S custodian of public records, provide the COUNTY with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided by Florida law.

3. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the contract term and following completion of the contract if the proposer/contractor does not transfer the records to the

COUNTY.

4. Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the COUNTY all public records in possession of the proposer/contractor or keep and maintain public records required by the COUNTY to perform the service. If the proposer/contractor transfers all public records to the COUNTY upon completion of the contract, the proposer/contractor shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirement. If the proposer/contractor keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the contract, the proposer/contractor shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be provided to the COUNTY, upon request from the COUNTY’S custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the information technology systems of the county.

5. If the proposer/contractor does not comply with a public records request, the COUNTY shall enforce the contract provisions in accordance with the contract.

Z. Truth in Negotiation: Upon execution of an Agreement, successful proposer certifies that, in accordance with Section 287.055(5) (a), Florida Statutes (as amended), the wage rates and other factual unit costs supporting the compensation under this Agreement are accurate, complete and current as of the time of entering into this Agreement. The Parties agree that the County may adjust the original Agreement price and any additions thereto to exclude any significant sums by which the County determines the Agreement price was increased due to inaccurate, incomplete, or noncurrent wage rates and other factual unit costs.

All such price adjustments must be made within 1 year following the end of the Agreement.

AA. ATTACHMENTS: The CONTRACTOR hereby certifies and acknowledges the truthfulness and accuracy of any and all documents or attachments of any kind submitted to the COUNTY as part of the CONTRACTOR’s response to COUNTY’s solicitation for the Agreement. All such documents and/or attachments are hereby ratified and if the CONTRACTOR knowingly submitting such documents and/or attachments to the COUNTY with false or incorrect information such submittal shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement for which automatic termination without notice shall be justified. Any such termination shall be in addition to any and all other remedies available to the COUNTY.

Advertised Dates: Sunday, May 24, 2026, and Thursday, May 28, 2026

Procurement Analyst: Paul Callaway Email: Paul.Callaway@Osceola.org

Respond to: 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 3401, Kissimmee, Florida 34741

Title: Boardwalk on Pleasant Hill - Professional Services for Master Planning, Engineering, and Permitting

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BB. Foreign Country of Concern:

1. Pursuant to Florida Statutes, section 287.138, and under penalty of perjury by the undersigned, the

CONTRACTOR certifies that it is not owned by a foreign country of concern, as defined in Florida Statutes, section 287.138(1)(c), such that a foreign country of concern possesses a controlling interest in the CONTRACTOR; or with any entities organized under the laws of, or with its principal place of business in, a foreign country of concern.

2. The CONTRACTOR understands that in addition to criminal penalties for perjury, a violation of this section may result in civil penalties equal to twice the amount of this Agreement being assessed; the ineligibility to enter into, renew, or extend any contract, agreement, or grant with any governmental entity of the State of Florida; the ineligibility to receive or renew any license, certification, or credential issued by a governmental entity of the State of Florida; and placement on the State of Florida Suspended Vendors list.

CC. Forced Labor Or Human Trafficking:

1. Pursuant to Florida Statutes, sections 287.1346 and 787.06, and under penalty of perjury by the undersigned, the CONTRACTOR certifies that it is not an entity that is engaged in “forced labor” and has not been placed on the “forced labor vendor list,” as defined by Florida Statures, section 287.1346, and is not engaged in human trafficking as defined by Florida Statutes, section 787.06.

2. The CONTRACTOR understands that in addition to criminal penalties for perjury, a violation of this section may result in civil penalties equal to twice the amount of this Agreement being assessed; the ineligibility to enter into, renew, or extend any contract, agreement, or grant with any governmental entity of the State of Florida; the ineligibility to receive or renew any license, certification, or credential issued by a governmental entity of the State of Florida; and placement on the State of Florida Forced Labor Vendors list.

Section 5 Submittal Format

A. Each evaluation criteria category shown in the below subsections should be identified in individual sections of the proposal. The County has organized the submittal of information to its requirements. Each individual section shall address the general selection criteria that are required by law. Points have been assigned for each category.

B. To assist you in preparing your response, the County’s selection procedures are also described herein.

Please abide by all requirements set forth to avoid any risk of disqualification.

C. Proposals must be signed by an authorized representative of the firm. Failure to submit all information requested may result in a lower evaluation score for your proposal. Proposals that are substantially incomplete or lack key information may be rejected by the County at its discretion as unresponsive.

D. There is no limit on the number of pages that can be submitted, unless stated otherwise. Proposals shall be printed single-sided, with a font of no less than twelve (12) points. The following are exceptions and do not add to the total page count. 11 X 17 fold outs shall count as two pages.

1. Section dividers

2. Introduction letter

3. Attachments A through N, as applicable

4. Insurance certificate

Advertised Dates: Sunday, May 24, 2026, and Thursday, May 28, 2026

Procurement Analyst: Paul Callaway Email: Paul.Callaway@Osceola.org

Respond to: 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 3401, Kissimmee, Florida 34741

Title: Boardwalk on Pleasant Hill - Professional Services for Master Planning, Engineering, and Permitting

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5. Financial disclosure

6. Litigation disclosure

E. Proposals shall be concise and succinct. Please summarize the proposer’s pertinent experience and capabilities. Emphasis should be placed on completeness and clarity.

F. Specific Submittal Format Sections: Sections 1 to 7 shall be included in the Proposer’s submittal and shall appear “tabbed” accordingly.

1. Introduction “TAB 1” (0 Points). The letter shall include a brief description of the proposer’s organization and structure. The table of contents will follow the cover letter. This section is not included in the overall page count. The letter should disclose the proposer and contact information (email and phone number). Maximum 2 pages.

2. Firm Information “TAB 2” (0 Points). This section shall briefly describe the proposer’s organization and structure. State if all work will be performed in the named office or if another branch office may be used. If this work, or part of this work, is to be performed in another branch office, state the location and size of that office. In addition, include names of any anticipated subconsultants, if any, for services, and provide a table identifying the relationship between the County and the subconsultants. Maximum 4 pages.

3. Project Approach “TAB 3” (35 Points). This section shall define the services your company is proposing to Osceola County that will best meet the criteria specified in the Scope of Services for the project.

State the proposer’s project management plan, interpretation of the scope, and the method of approach. This section shall address the nature of these services to be provided. In addition, provide a description of innovative concepts proposed to enhance value, quality, and to control cost and schedule. Maximum 8 pages.

4. Assigned Personnel and Experience “TAB 4” (35 Points): This section shall include the resumes of key personnel, and qualifications of specific individuals to be assigned to this project (include names, resumes, and roles of the individuals with experience in similar projects). Also include the percentage of time that these individuals will devote to the County’s projects. If any subcontractors are listed in Section 2, a description of the roles of the key personnel proposed for this project will play shall be included, specifically their experience relative to this project. Failure to produce key personnel for this project included in the submittal may be grounds for dismissal and is non-negotiable. Maximum 15 pages.

5. Firm References, Previous/Similar Work Completed “TAB 5” (25 Points). This section shall provide years of experience of the proposing firm in the specified work areas and examples of similar size projects with applicable reference information, with emphasis on similar projects. Concentrate only on those projects completed by the proposers’ firms. Please indicate which team members were part of the referenced projects and will be a part of the County’s projects. Indicate whether the experience was with the current firm or a past employer. In all illustrations of experience, indicate specifically the nature and extent of the work performed by the individuals or firms on prior similar projects. The title and a brief description of each project shall include:

a. Client Name, Address, Contact, AND Phone and Fax Numbers,

b. Project Title,

c. Description of work performed, including the project location,

d. Year completed, and, Advertised Dates: Sunday, May 24, 2026, and Thursday, May 28, 2026

Procurement Analyst: Paul Callaway Email: Paul.Callaway@Osceola.org

Respond to: 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 3401, Kissimmee, Florida 34741

Title: Boardwalk on Pleasant Hill - Professional Services for Master Planning, Engineering, and Permitting

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e. Indicate if project was delivered on budget and on schedule.

Maximum 5 pages.

6. Current and Near Future Workload, Project Budget, and Schedule “TAB 6” (5 Points). This section shall state the proposer’s commitment to perform in a timely fashion within the budget specified.

Present the current and projected workloads of identified key personnel to be assigned to this project.

State that personnel listed in the submittal shall be available for and assigned to this project. In addition, this section shall also contain an implementation timeline that illustrates, by month, when the proposer will implement the various phases of its proposal (i.e. start-up, product installation, training, commencement of site, etc.). Maximum 4 pages

This section shall also include a list of all current Osceola County continuing service engagements to proposer along with the status of each.

7. Attachments and…