Public_Notice_of_RFQu_Evaluation_Team_Meeting.pdf

This is a Public Notice of an RFQu Evaluation Team Meeting for the Kissimmee Utility Authority and the Board of County Commissioners of Osceola County, Florida, concerning a Request for Qualifications for professional engineering consulting and project inspection services. The project involves the construction of two 69kV underground transmission circuits in the NeoCity development park, encompassing approximately 1,720 feet of underground transmission line infrastructure to replace existing overhead circuits. Required services include comprehensive engineering design management, federal compliance activities, underground line design, permitting, construction support, and inspection services. The solicitation requires a question submission deadline of July 18, 2025, and a proposal due date of July 29, 2025, with an anticipated contract term of two years and potential renewal options. The notice announces an evaluation team meeting to discuss the submitted qualifications and the firm selection process.

Prospective firms must demonstrate extensive experience in underground transmission line projects and federal grant compliance, with a dedicated Federal Grant Project Manager and professional liability coverage of $5,000,000. The contract will be structured as a fixed-price milestone payment schedule, with fees to be negotiated following firm selection. The project is funded in part by Grant Award ED24ATL0G0322 from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly outlined in the solicitation. The infrastructure improvement initiative spans jurisdictions including Polk County and Lake Harbor CDP in Florida and is designed to potentially support future 230kV circuit upgrades, suggesting opportunities for expansion and additional contract engagements.