RFQ-25-10_Solicitation_Ad.pdf
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- RFQ-25-10
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This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation document issued by the Canaveral Port Authority for professional engineering and design services related to Cruise Terminal 10 (CT10) waterside improvements in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The project scope includes design and permitting services for marine infrastructure enhancements, specifically the addition of 200 MT mooring bollards, construction of a new toe wall and bulkhead to deepen the berth pocket, pier infill, and scour protection. Proposal Qualification Packets became available for download on August 15, 2025, through the CPA website via the VendorLink system. Sealed qualifications proposals were due by September 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT at the Maritime Purchasing Center, with electronic copies also required through VendorLink. A selection committee meeting was scheduled for October 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM to review and rank proposals, followed by potential oral interviews and presentations on October 9, 2025. The final ranking was to be presented to the CPA Board of Commissioners for approval at their October 22, 2025, meeting. The contract is structured as a task-based agreement with a one-year term and automatic renewal options, with professional services commencing in January 2026 and design milestones including 30% project documents by March 2026, 60% by June 2026, and 90% by August 2026, with final tender documents expected by September 2026.
Evaluation criteria include similar experience (40 points), organizational structure and personnel (30 points), regional and regulatory knowledge (15 points), and references (15 points). Qualified firms must have at least 10 years of experience in port marine environments and maintain an office within 200 miles of Port Canaveral. The procurement prioritizes disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation in accordance with established guidelines. Required insurance includes commercial general liability of a minimum $1 million per occurrence and professional liability of $5 million per claim. Compensation will be based on the consultant's hourly rate schedule with potential cost-of-living adjustments. The rough order of magnitude estimate for marine improvements is approximately $14,429,000, with construction solicitation and contract award anticipated in September-October 2026. The project will accommodate large cruise ships including Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas and Icon of the Seas, and MSC's World Class. Inquiries should be directed to Karen Pappas at (321) 394-3219 or kpappas@portcanaveral.com. This procurement is governed by CPA Policy POL-2016-002-PUR-3 and conducted in compliance with the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act, Florida Statutes 287.055.
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CT10 WATERSIDE IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN AND PERMITTING SERVICES
RFQ-25-10
PN 25-046
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
The Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) is seeking qualifications from interested engineering and design firms to provide CT10 WATERSIDE IMPROVEMENTS DESIGN AND PERMITTING SERVICES for the Canaveral Port Authority, Cape Canaveral, Florida, RFQ-25-10, PN 25-046. The project requires the design and permitting of waterside improvements generally included in the CT10 Mooring Analysis Report. The improvements include the addition of 200 MT mooring bollards, construction of a new toe wall and bulkhead to deepen the berth pocket, pier infill and scour protection.
Effective August 15, 2025 Proposal Qualification Packets can be downloaded directly from the CPA website https://www.portcanaveral.com/business/vendor-services/bids-solicitations via the VendorLink link. Direct all inquiries to Karen Pappas at (321) 394-3219 or kpappas@portcanaveral.com. This solicitation is governed by CPA Policy POL-2016-002-PUR- 3, Establishment of a Limited Communications Period with Respect to Procurement Procedures.
A copy of this policy is available on the CPA website. These services will be acquired in compliance with the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act, Florida Statues 287.055.
Sealed Qualifications Proposals will be received by the undersigned at Canaveral Port Authority, Maritime Purchasing Center, 399 Challenger Rd, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920 until September 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM-EDT (Eastern Daylight Time). The Maritime Purchasing Center is open weekdays from 8 AM to Noon and from 1 PM to 5 PM. Also, by the specified date and time, an electronic copy of the Qualifications Proposal must be uploaded through VendorLink.
A selection committee meeting will be held on October 1st, 2025, at 2:00 PM for the purpose of reviewing proposals, ranking and possible shortlist selection. On October 9, 2025, the shortlisted firms will participate in oral interviews / presentations (if required), followed by another selection committee meeting at 2:00 PM to prepare the final ranking. The final ranking will be presented to the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners for approval at their regular October 22, 2025, meeting. The selection committee meeting will be held in the Maritime Purchasing Center, 399 Challenger Rd, Cape Canaveral, FL and will open to the public.
It is anticipated that only one firm will be selected. The Owner reserves the right to reject all proposals with or without cause, to waive technical errors and informalities, and to accept the proposal that best serves the Owner.
The Canaveral Port Authority
By_____________________
Karen Pappas Director, Procurement
Publish on: August 15, 2025 Florida Today – Brevard Edition (print and online) https://www.portcanaveral.com/business/vendor-services/bids-solicitations mailto:kpappas@portcanaveral.com
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