RFQ-25-7_Solicitation_Ad.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- RFQ-25-7
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- Brevard County, Florida
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This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation issued by the Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) in Cape Canaveral, Florida, for design and permitting services related to the North Cargo Pier 1 & 2 Rehabilitation project (RFQ-25-7, PN 25-038). The project requires engineering and design firms to provide comprehensive design and permitting services for the rehabilitation of two active north cargo piers, including the design of a new 1,560-foot bulkhead wall, pile repairs, concrete pipe demolition, fender and bollard rehabilitation, concrete repairs, and improvements to lighting and CCTV systems. Proposal qualification packets became available for download on July 25, 2025, from the CPA website via VendorLink. Sealed qualifications proposals are due by August 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT at the Maritime Purchasing Center, 399 Challenger Road, Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920, with electronic copies also required through VendorLink. A selection committee meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM to review and rank proposals, followed by potential oral interviews and presentations on September 11, 2025. The final ranking will be presented to the CPA Board of Commissioners for approval at their regular meeting on September 24, 2025. The anticipated design and permitting completion date is August 2026, with construction solicitation beginning in September 2026 and a construction contract award anticipated in October 2026.
The selection process utilizes a 100-point evaluation system based on factors including similar experience, regulatory knowledge, personnel qualifications, and references. Proposing firms must demonstrate at least 10 years of experience in port marine environments, with preferred expertise in underwater inspections, deep water port pier design, cargo vessel interface requirements, and corrosion protection techniques. The consultant will be compensated using an hourly rate schedule on a task-based approach, with specific budget amounts not detailed in the solicitation. Required insurance coverage includes $1 million in commercial general liability, $300,000 in business automobile liability, and $5 million in professional liability insurance. The solicitation references DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) participation requirements in the draft contract. The Maritime Purchasing Center is available for document submission weekdays from 8 AM to Noon and 1 PM to 5 PM. Only one firm is anticipated to be selected. Direct inquiries should be directed to Karen Pappas at (321) 394-3219 or kpappas@portcanaveral.com.
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NORTH CARGO PIER 1 & 2 REHABILITATION DESIGN AND PERMITTING SERVICES
RFQ-25-7
PN 25-038
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
The Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) is seeking qualifications from interested engineering and design firms to provide NORTH CARGO PIER 1 & 2 DESIGN AND PERMITTING SERVICES for the Canaveral Port Authority, Cape Canaveral, Florida, RFQ-25-7, PN 25-038. The project requires the design and permitting of a new bulkhead wall for the two north cargo piers and miscellaneous improvements while both piers are active.
Effective July 25, 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 August 29, 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 September 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM for the purpose of reviewing proposals, ranking and possible shortlist selection. On September 11, 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 September 24, 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: July 25, 2025 Florida Today – Brevard Edition https://www.portcanaveral.com/business/vendor-services/bids-solicitations mailto:kpappas@portcanaveral.com
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