*REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS*

I. The CITY OF KISSIMMEE (“City) is seeking SEALED QUALIFICATIONS for the:

LOCAL AGENCY PROGRAM (LAP) AGREEMENT

FPN: 442870-2-68-01

Project: Shingle Creek North Ph 2C Countyline Connector - Professional Services for Construction

Engineering & Inspection (CEI)

Request for Qualifications: RFQ2026-012

II. All qualification packages must be submitted in a clearly marked original envelope (SEALED) along with one (1) marked original and seven (7) marked duplicates (a total of 8 copies) and two (2) electronic copies.

III. To be considered, qualifications MUST be delivered OR mailed to:

City of Kissimmee

Finance Department 4th Floor

Attn: Purchasing Division

101 Church Street, Kissimmee. FL 34741

And time stamped on or before 2:00 pm, July 2, 2026.

IV. All qualification packages shall be opened and read publicly in the City’s Finance Department 4th Floor

Attn: Purchasing Division Conference Room, 101 Church Street, Kissimmee, Florida at 2:30 pm, July 2, 2026.

V. All qualification packages must be according to specifications and conditions, and on the forms provided herein.

VI. The Submitter's name and address shall be clearly shown on the exterior of the Sealed Envelope.

VII. The City reserves the right to accept and/or reject any or all qualification packages, with or without cause, to waive technicalities or to accept the qualification packages which, in its judgment, best serves the interest of the City of Kissimmee, Department review and concurrence required. Persons are advised that, if they decide to appeal any decision made concerning the award of this RFQ, they will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. Submitters desiring a copy of the Abstract of Offers should include such request with a self-addressed stamped envelope in their RFQ.

Debbie Luke

Purchasing Coordinator

TABLE OF CONTENT

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1. RFQ PREPARATION

1.2. SUBMISSION OF QUALIFICATION

1.3. DELIVERY

1.4. DEFAULT

1.5. LATE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND WITHDRAWAL OF OFFERS

1.6. QUALIFICATION EVALUATIONS AND AWARD

1.7. SAMPLES

1.8. SILENCE OF SPECIFICATIONS

1.9. WARRANTY

1.10. ADDENDUMS

1.11. QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATION

1.12. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION & RESPONSE

1.13. COMPLIANCE WITH THE JESSICA LUNSFORD ACT

1.14. PROTEST

1.15. CLARIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS

1.16. NO MINORS PERMITTED PRE-REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION

1.17. PAYMENT OF COSTS

1.18. NOTICES

2. SPECIAL PROVISIONS

2.1. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES

2.2. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION

2.3. CCNA

2.4. BROOKS ACT

2.5. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM

2.6. E-VERIFY

2.7. ALLOWABLE COST

2.8. NON-MANDATORY CONFERENCE

2.9. THE DAVIS-BACON ACT APPLIES AS FOLLOWS

2.10. HUMAN TRAFFICKING AFFIDAVIT

3. SCOPE OF WORK

3.1. QUALIFICATION CONTENT

3.2. GENERAL GUIDANCE REGARDING WORK

4. EVALUATION AND SELECTION OF QUALIFICATION

4.1. SELECTION COMMITTEE

4.2. SCORING CRITERIA

4.3. NEGOTIATION

4.4. AWARD/RESERVATION

4.5. AGREEMENT

5. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

ATTACHMENT “A” FORMS

ATTACHMENT “B” SAMPLE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

ATTACHMENT “C” PROJECT LOCATION MAP

EXHIBIT “A”

SCOPE OF SERVICES

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1. RFQ PREPARATION

Submission of qualifications in response to this solicitation shall evidence the submitter’s acknowledgement that he/she is cognizant of all the conditions and specifications contained herein, and that any offer made is in accordance with the contained specifications and conditions unless, specifically identified and explained as exceptions on the RFQ schedule. Each Submitter is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of their qualifications. Submitters must show manual signatures by an individual authorized to offer such obligations and shall contain evidence of that person’s authority to make such offers. Unsigned qualification packages will be rejected. Stamped or otherwise reproduced signatures are not acceptable. Erasures or other changes must be initialed by the person signing the RFQ. Submitters should include all descriptive literature specifications, or catalogs or cuts necessary to specifically identify and describe the item(s) being offered. Failure to do so may result in the RFQ being declared non-responsive.

1.2. SUBMISSION OF QUALIFICATION

All qualifications packages shall be submitted in a sealed envelope on the forms included with this solicitation with Submitter’s name and address and RFQ number plainly marked on the exterior of the envelope. Timely submission of qualifications is important. Official receipt is acknowledged using an atomic date/time stamp interfaced with the U.S. Government’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) which is the official timekeeper for the U.S. Facsimile or telegraphed qualifications will not be accepted.

1.3. DELIVERY

Exact delivery time frames or dates must be shown on the RFQ, as needed, “(x) days after receipt of order”.

Number of days for delivery shall be presumed to include all weekends or holidays in the period. All offers shall be FOB Destination and shall include inside delivery to the delivery point specified.

1.4. DEFAULT

Should the successful Submitter for any award made as a result of this solicitation fail to deliver a product in accordance with the specifications contained herein and within the time frame promised, the City of Kissimmee reserves the right to cancel the contract for default and to award this contract to the next most qualified firm, Department review and concurrence required. The Submitter in default may be held liable for any added cost to the City of Kissimmee incurred as a result of such action.

1.5. LATE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND WITHDRAWAL OF OFFERS

No qualifications will be accepted after the published deadline for accepting qualifications in response to this solicitation. Qualifications may be withdrawn at any time prior to the official time set for the qualifications opening. No modification or withdrawal of any offer received will be allowed after the time and date set for the official qualifications opening, for a period of 60 days.

1.6. QUALIFICATION EVALUATIONS AND AWARD

All qualifications received will be evaluated based on one or more of the following factors: Experience and

Capabilities, Personnel Background Information, Work Task Qualifications, Financial Capability, Required

Documents, and other applicable factors. The CITY reserves the right to accept and /or reject any or all qualifications in whole or in part with or without cause; to waive technicalities; and accept the qualifications which in its judgment, best services the interest of the City staff, Department review and concurrence required.

Submitters are cautioned that no communication with any CITY involved in the evaluation process is authorized during the qualifications evaluation process unless such communication is originated by the CITY for the purpose of clarifying the qualifications. Questions regarding the status of any submittals should be directed to the Purchasing Coordinator. RFQ awards will be posted in the Purchasing Office after City Commission

Approval. Submitters are responsible for following up on the status of any submittals. The CITY will only notify successful consultant(s).

1.7. SAMPLES

The CITY may, at its discretion, require submission of samples for inspection and testing. When specifications require such submissions, all costs for such samples, including postage, will be the responsibility of the

Submitter. Samples that are not consumed in the evaluation process or determined necessary for comparison with future deliveries may be returned at the Submitters request and at the submitter’s expense. The City will not be held liable for any sample provided.

1.8. SILENCE OF SPECIFICATIONS

The silence of these specifications regarding exact details of any product or service required shall be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practices will prevail and that only materials of first quality and correct type, size, or design are to be used. All workmanship will be of first quality. Unless otherwise specified all products provided as a result of this solicitation will be new, the latest model in production, and in compliance with the enclosed specifications.

1.9. WARRANTY

All warranties for products or services provided under any contract resulting from this solicitation will meet or exceed that warranty offered the providers most favored customer and in no instance will be less than an unlimited twelve-month non-prorated warranty. If individual specifications contained herein require a warranty in conflict with this provision, the warranty provisions of the individual specification shall prevail.

1.10. ADDENDUMS

In the event modifying addenda to the basic solicitation are issued, the City of Kissimmee will attempt to provide such addenda to all submitters who have received the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) packages from the City. However, it shall be the Submitter’s responsibility to verify with the Purchasing Office before the package is submitted whether or not addenda have been issued and to obtain such addenda for inclusion in its submittal. Receipt of any addenda issued must be acknowledged on the qualifications schedule.

1.11. QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATION

By signature on this submittal, Submitter certifies as to its own organization, that in connection with this RFQ process:

A. CONSULTANT has not given, offered nor intends to at any time give any economic opportunity, future employment, favor, or gratuity in any kind to any employee of the City in connection with this package.

B. The qualifications have been submitted independently, without consultation, collusion, communication, or agreement with any competitor or other submitter;

C. That the Submitter has not divulged or discussed its offer with other submitters;

D. No attempt has been made or will be made to induce any potential submitter to submit or decline to submit an offer in response to this solicitation.

1.12. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION & RESPONSE

CONSULTANT electing to not submit qualifications package in response to this solicitation should complete the attached “Notice to Submitters” form. Failure to return the form may result in your omission from future RFQ lists.

1.13. COMPLIANCE WITH THE JESSICA LUNSFORD ACT

If applicable, compliance with the Jessica Lunsford Act will be required by Consultant.

1.14. PROTEST

Any protest must be made within three (3) days following posting of the RFQ award. Protest procedures are available from the City of Kissimmee Finance Department 4th Floor, Attn: Purchasing Department, 101 Church

Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741.

1.15. CLARIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS

Questions regarding clarification or interpretation of the technical specifications and/or non- technical nature regarding this solicitation must be addressed IN WRITING to Debbie Luke, Purchasing Coordinator at 101

Church Street, Kissimmee, Florida 34741 OR BY EMAIL to debbie.luke@kissimmee.gov. All inquiries must be received by the “Final Date for Questions and Answers” as outlined in the CEI RFQ schedule. Phone inquiries will not be responded to. However, unless modified by a written addendum issued by the Purchasing

Coordinator, the specifications and conditions contained herein stand as stated. Verbal communications are neither authoritative nor binding. Any verbal interpretation in conflict with these specifications as written should immediately be directed in writing to the Purchasing Coordinator for the CITY. Any interpretation provided to any submitter in response to inquiries regarding this solicitation which may affect the outcome of this qualifications package will be furnished in writing to all submitters who have received RFQ packages.

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1.16. NO MINORS PERMITTED PRE-REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION

No minor children are permitted to accompany submitters during pre-qualifications conferences, qualifications opening, or site tour.

1.17. PAYMENT OF COSTS

All costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal, or negotiations concerning a proposal, shall be borne solely by the Submitter submitting the proposal.

1.18. NOTICES

Notice of Award, RFQs currently available, and tabulation sheets are available online. A link to this website is available through the CITY’s Web Page http://www.kissimmee.gov , under the Finance Department, Purchasing. Submitters, who do not have Internet access, may request a copy of the tabulation by enclosing a stamped, self-addressed envelope with the qualification’s response.

2. SPECIAL PROVISIONS

The Submitter shall provide Technical Special Provisions for all items of work not covered by the Standard

Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and the workbook of implemented modifications. A Technical

Special Provision shall not modify the first nine (9) sections of the Standard Specifications and implemented modifications in any way.

All modifications to other sections must be justified to the City's Public Works and Engineering Department and be included in the project's specification package. The Technical Special Provisions shall be technical in nature and shall provide a description of work, materials, equipment and specific requirements, method of measurement and basis of payment. Proposed Technical Special Provisions will be submitted to the City's Public

Works and Engineering for initial review at the time of the Phase III plans review submission to the City’s Project

Managers. This timing will allow for adequate processing time prior to the final submittal.

The Technical Special Provisions will be reviewed for suitability in accordance with the Handbook for

Preparation of Specifications Packages. All comments will be returned to the consultant for correction and resolution. Final Technical Special Provisions shall be electronically signed and sealed in accordance with applicable Florida Statutes.

2.1. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES

A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted Submitter list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a qualifications package on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, submit a qualifications package on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, submit a request for qualification package on leases of real property to a public entity, be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or Submitter 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 287.0l7, Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.

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2.2. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION

The Drug-Free Workplace Certification shall be included with the qualifications package, if applicable.

2.3. CCNA

Each CONSULTANT submitting qualifications package certifies that it has full knowledge of, and understands that City must comply with, the “Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act" (Section 287.055, Florida Statutes) in the selection of a CONSULTANT.

2.4. BROOKS ACT

Each Consultant recognizes that the City must comply with all criteria set forth by the Federal Highway

Administration “Brooks Act Requirements” (FY 2006 Appropriations Act), in the selection process, 40 USC 1101-

1104, 23 USC 112(b)(2)(A), and 23 CFR 172.5(a)(1).

2.5. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM

FDOT and the CITY encourage DBE firms to compete for construction engineering and inspection services projects, and also encourage non-DBE Submitters to use DBE firms as sub-consultants. Contract specific goals are not placed on Federal/State contracts; however, the FDOT has an overall 10.54 % goal. Use of DBE sub-consultants is not mandatory, and no preference points will be given in the selection process for DBE participation. Consultants are required to indicate their intention regarding DBE participation in the

Professional Services Commitment Form (FDOT Form #375- 030-83) contained in Composite Attachment “A” to this Request for Qualifications and to submit that statement with the qualifications package. Submitter shall include this form as part of the contract and shall agree and affirm that all documents submitted remain valid, in full effect and without any material changes at the time of contract execution.

2.6. E-VERIFY

The CONSULTANT shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the CONSULTANT during the term of the Contract and shall expressly require any subcontractors performing work or providing services pursuant to the Contract to likewise utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the subcontractor during the Contract term.

2.7. ALLOWABLE COST

Determination of allowable costs in accordance with the Federal cost principles will be performed for services rendered under the contract.

2.8. NON-MANDATORY CONFERENCE

A non-mandatory conference will be held at 11:00 a.m. on June 10, 2026, in the City Hall Development Services, 1st Floor, City Hall, located at 101 Church Street, Kissimmee, Florida 34741. Any questions from this proposal should be addressed to email:

debbie.luke@kissimmee.gov, questions deadline will be set for 4:00 pm, June 16, 2026, followed by an addendum from Procurement.

2.9. THE DAVIS-BACON ACT APPLIES AS FOLLOWS

The Davis–Bacon Act of 1931 is a federal law that establishes the requirement for paying the local prevailing wages on public works projects for laborers and mechanics. It applies to “contractors and subcontractors performing on federally funded or assisted grants and contracts in excess of $2,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair (including painting and decorating) of public buildings or public works”.

2.10. HUMAN TRAFFICKING AFFIDAVIT

In accordance with Section 787.06(13), Florida Statutes, all vendors responding to this RFQ must submit a

Human Trafficking Affidavit, affirming that they and their affiliates are not engaged in human trafficking, as defined by the statute. The affidavit must be signed and submitted along with your RFQ response. A copy of the affidavit form is included in Attachment “A”.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

It is the intent of the Request for Qualifications for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services (CEI) to hire one (1) Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pre-qualified consulting construction engineering and inspection services firm (hereinafter Consultant) under work type 10.0 to provide construction engineering and inspection services for Shingle Creek North Ph 2C Countyline Connector project, in accordance with Rule

Chapter 14-75, Florida Administrative Code.

It is the intent and purpose of this solicitation to promote completion. 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 completion 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.

See Exhibit “A” for a detailed Scope of Services including Project Information, Process, Deliverables, and other applicable information.

Project Description:

The project consists of the construction of a 12 to 14-foot wide concrete multi-use trail and a 1200-foot long, 16-foot wide pedestrian bridge. The trail begins on the west side of Shingle Creek and on the north side of

Osceola Parkway, and traverses to the east with a bridge crossing over Shingle Creek, then along an existing pond berm, and to the north side of Osceola Parkway. The concrete multi-use trail connects to an existing pathway of a recently developed commercial site, just west of Dyer Boulevard, on the northwest corner of Dyer

Boulevard and Osceola Parkway.

The Shingle Creek Trail construction then begins on the west side of Dyer Boulevard in the northwest corner of the intersection of Osceola Parkway, consisting of replacing the existing 8-foot sidewalk with a 10-foot mailto:debbie.luke@kissimmee.gov sidewalk. The trail crosses from the west side to the east side of Dyer Boulevard at the north leg of the roundabout, where a pedestrian RRFB is to be installed. The trail traverses over to Thacker Avenue, crossing at the 3-way stop, then north and east along the south side of Thacker. This segment of the trail consists of the replacement of damaged segments of the existing sidewalk along with brick pavers. The trail crosses Thacker

Avenue to the north at the intersection with John Young Parkway and traverses north ultimately connecting to the Orange County segment of Shingle Creek Regional Trail at the county line. Total project length is approximately 2.4 miles.

Work includes clearing & grubbing of the project corridor, installation of erosion control measures, earthwork, stabilization, concrete trail pavement, pedestrian bridge, and minor milling & resurfacing with pavement striping as called for in the construction drawings. Sodding, pavers, landscaping, signage, and minor utility adjustments are also included. Project Map Location shown in Attachment “C”.

The construction engineering and inspection services shall include contract administration, inspection, and materials sampling and testing for the construction projects listed above.

3.1. QUALIFICATION CONTENT

1. Personnel Background Information: Information shall be included regarding the educational background and experience of each of the professionals who will be directly responsible for the preparation of work tasks. A minimum of three (3) client references for similar projects performed by this firm, two (2) of which should be Municipal, County or State Agencies.

2. Work Task Qualifications: A narrative addressing the work tasks discussed in this request for qualifications shall be submitted. This narrative should discuss the methodology that would be used to accomplish the work tasks and previous experience with similar tasks. Define your firm's understanding of the project, scope and approach or approaches to successful completion, specialized skills available, special considerations and possible difficulties in completing the project as specified.

Suggested changes, if any, in the Scope of Work as outlined in this RFQ. Innovative ideas that work within the parameters of the program are encouraged. A detailed statement that explains how the consultant will provide services to design and prepare a complete set of construction contract documents in consistency w/ the Scope of Services and other document requirements as reference in the said scope.

3. Type of Work 10.1, 10.3 and 10.4:

10.1-Roadway CEI: This type of work requires at least one professional engineer, registered with the

Florida State Board of Professional Engineers, having at least two years of responsible charge experience as project engineer on a roadway construction inspection project. This requirement can be met by the prime and/or sub consultants.

10.3-Construction Material Inspection: This type of work requires a minimum of one professional engineer, registered with the Florida State Board of Professional Engineers, having at least three years of responsible experience in bridge or roadway construction inspection. This requirement can be met by the prime and/or sub-consultants.

10.4- Minor Bridge and Miscellaneous Structures CEI. This type of work requires at least one professional engineer, registered with the Florida State Board of Professional Engineers, having a minimum of five years experience in the performance of CEI for Type of Work 10.4; and two engineers/project administrators having a minimum of three years each CEI for Type of Work 10.4;

This requirement can be met by the prime and/or sub-consultants.

4. Financial Capability: CONSULTANTS shall submit a financial status report covering their activities in sufficient detail to demonstrate that they are financially sound and secure. Recent annual and quarterly reports, if available, should be included with the submittal. A list of partners, i.e. title companies, mortgage lenders, contractors, etc.

5. Other Information: Other information needed to indicate consultant qualifications for performing the work. Names and telephone numbers of persons who can be contacted regarding the consultants’ performance on previous projects should be submitted. The request for qualifications package shall state the name of the firm, the name of the contact person, and the address, and telephone number of the contact person. An individual authorized to represent the consultant shall sign the qualifications package.

6. City, State and Federal Forms to be submitted at the time of submittal of qualifications shall be included as part of the contract and are enclosed herein as composite Attachment “A”:

1. Local Agency Program Federal-Aid Terms for Professional Services Contracts (FDOT Form 375-

040-84)

2. Drug Free Workplace Certification

3. Certification for Disclosure of Lobbying Activities on Federal-Aid Contracts (FDOT Form 375-030-

33)

4. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (FDOT Form 375-030-34)

5. Conflict of Interest/Confidentiality Certification for Consultant/Contractor/Technical Advisors

(FDOT Form 375-030-50)

6. Truth in Negotiation Certification (FDOT Form 375-030-30)

7. Public Entity Crimes Disclosure

8. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier

Covered Transactions for Federal Aid Contracts (FDOT Form 375-030-32)

9. Professional Services commitment (FDOT Form 375-030-83)

10. Statement of No Proposal

11. Human Trafficking Affidavit

IT SHOULD BE NOTED:

The intent of the page limitations is to avoid large and unnecessary submittals that may be redundant, so please, limit the amount of information provided using discretion based on the content of the RFQ. Double sided pages are acceptable as one page. Addendum question through the City’s Purchasing Department.

Clarification and/or a specific request can be made via a formal Addendum question through the City’s

Purchasing Department.

3.2. GENERAL GUIDANCE REGARDING WORK

1. Work Methodologies & Submittals: Work methodologies shall be established with the approval of the

City and suitably documented efforts should be made to obtain incremental approvals of work from the City. The City shall review various phases of the consultant’s operations, such as construction inspection, materials sampling and testing, and administrative activities, to determine compliance with the agreement. Cooperate and assist the City representatives in conducting the reviews.

2. Meetings: All meetings shall be in accordance with a program designed by City staff and found to be mutually agreeable to both City staff and the consultant.

3. Staff Assistance: City staff can perform only limited work on this project. City staff will provide copies of reports, maps, files, and other information but will not perform original data collection, information transcription, calculations, mapping, or other data processing. City staff will answer questions during interviews, schedule and attend meetings, and review and comment on submittals.

4. EVALUATION AND SELECTION OF QUALIFICATION

4.1. SELECTION COMMITTEE

1. Qualifications will be evaluated, scored, and short-listed by a Selection Committee (“SC”) based on weighted criteria established herein.

2. The SC shall be comprised of qualified City staff members and/or professional City advisors recommended by the Purchasing Department in coordination with the requesting department. The composition of the committee shall promote diversity through the selection of qualified members representing various City offices, departments, and/or professional advisors. The Purchasing

Department representative shall be the non-voting chair of the committee.

3. The Purchasing Department Representative shall perform the initial review of all qualifications submitted for initial qualifications certification. This entails checking with the appropriate professional regulatory agency to ensure proper professional licensing and checking that the construction engineering and inspection firm is at least minimally qualified based upon its capabilities, adequacy of personnel, past record of performance, and experience. A checklist of the essential items required by the solicitation shall be prepared by the Purchasing Department representative and presented to the

SC prior to its first meeting.

4. In the event of a tie between prospective proposers, the City will require the tied proposers to provide a presentation to the Selection Committee (SC), followed by oral interviews regarding the qualifications, ability to furnish the required services, and all criteria set forth herein. Interviews will consist of a maximum 20-minute presentation, followed by a 10-minute question-and-answer session.

A maximum of five (5) presenters is requested, unless additional team members are necessary and are approved by the SC. The City’s Purchasing Department will notify all proposers of the City’s decision to request presentations or interviews. A formal letter will then be sent to the shortlisted firms requesting presentations or interviews. All consultants will be notified in writing of their shortlisting status—whether or not they are shortlisted—within two (2) weeks after the submittal deadline.

Decisions of the SC regarding interviews are final. Based upon the final presentation scoring, the SC will recommend a Consultant to the City Commission.

5. Anticipated procurement scheduling of the CEI RFQ process is as follows:

Activity Duration (Calendar

Days) Activity Schedule

Advertisement for RFQ 0 May 31, 2026

Non-Mandatory Pre Proposal Conference 10 June 10, 2026

Final Date for Questions and Answers 6 June 16, 2026

Final Addendum (If applicable) 7 June 23, 2026

RFQ Proposals Opening 9 July 2, 2026

Evaluation and Selection Committee Meeting(s) 15 July 17, 2026

Interviews/Presentations - Shortlisted Firms 40 August 26, 2026

FDOT Concurrence to Negotiate 40 October 5, 2026

Negotiation with Selected Top Ranked Consultant 98 January 11, 2027

FDOT Approval of Draft Contract & LAP Agreement Execution & Issuance of NTP

98 April 19, 2027

Board’s Authorization of Contract Concurrence 30 May 19, 2027

Contract with the Selected Top Ranked Consultant 7 May 26, 2027

Notice To Proceed to CEI Consultant 105 September 8, 2027

4.2. SCORING CRITERIA

1. Work Task Qualification and Project Understanding/Approach (35 Points): A narrative addressing the work tasks discussed in this request for qualifications shall be submitted. This narrative should discuss the methodology that would be used to accomplish the work tasks and previous experience with similar tasks. A clear project understanding must be conveyed. Ability to meet or exceed time requirements and quality control procedures may be considered.

2. Experience and Financial Capability (45 Points): Information shall be included regarding Consultant’s background, team experience, competence and qualifications meeting local, state, and federal requirements. The quality, quantity and relevance of the Consultant’s previous experience will be considered.

3. Personnel Background Information (20 Points): Information shall be included regarding the educational background, experience, and specialized expertise of each of the professionals who will be directly responsible for the preparation of work tasks. Also, the workload of each professional who will be directly involved with the work tasks shall be delineated. Information regarding the accessibility of consultant personnel shall be included. The capabilities and adequacy of personnel shall be evaluated.

Interviews/Presentations – Shortlisted Firms:

During the interview and presentation process, emphasis shall be weighted upon criterion 4.2 (1-3) above as follows:

I. Work Task Qualification and Project Understanding Approach (45 Points): Detailed methodologies, proposed applications, and overall project understanding (including innovative concepts or alternatives) must be clearly conveyed.

II. Experience and Financial Capability (35 Points): The project team experience and approach as a unified collection.

III. Personnel Background Information (20 Points): Demonstration of specialized expertise of each of the professionals who will be directly responsible for the preparation of work tasks.

4.3. NEGOTIATION

The CONSULTANT with the highest qualifications chosen as a result of the Competitive Selection process shall negotiate a contract with the CITY including terms and compensation that is fair, competitive, and reasonable in accordance with 40 USC 1103, Section 287.055, Florida Statutes and Chapter 18 of the LAP, Florida

Department of Transportation. The City may formally terminate negotiations and then undertake negotiations with the next most qualified of the selected Consultants, continuing the process until an agreement is reached.

For Contracts over $195,000, a Truth in Negotiation Certification (FDOT Form #375- 030-30) will be required.

4.4. AWARD/RESERVATION

A contract will only be awarded to a CONSULTANT based on qualifications, considered acceptable to the City

Commission and as a result of successful negotiations. The City reserves the right to accept any qualifications package which in its opinion best serves the interest of the City, to reject any or all packages or any parts thereof, and/or to waive technicalities or informalities. Department review and concurrence required.

4.5. AGREEMENT

The contract between the City and the Consultant, referred to in Attachment “B” will contain, at a minimum the following primary points:

1. Scope of Services - Work activities, deliverables; number/type of meetings, presentations, etc. to be attended and/or provided; and use and ownership of documents produced.

2. Work Effort - Quantity and distribution of personnel required including sub- CONSULTANTS.

3. Fee Proposal - Detailed staff hour estimates, a fee proposal, and support for all costs contained in the fee proposal.

4. Cost of Services - Overall loaded rates and sub- CONSULTANT costs.

5. Method of Compensations – Multiple Methods of Compensation:

a. Lump Sum Method - A negotiated fixed fee for specific tasks. Task authorizations will be negotiated jointly between the City and Submitter, as authorized in writing in a Letter of

Authorization by the City, and will be reimbursed on a percentage completion basis, inclusive of labor and direct expenses, according to the amount of work performed for the period.

b. Specific Rate of Compensation - Overall loaded rates and sub-consultant costs.

c. Combination Method - Combination thereof.

6. Indemnification – The City agrees to include the following indemnification in all contracts with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, or subconsultants (each referred to as CONSULTANT for the purposes of the below indemnification) who perform work in connection with this Agreement:

“To the extent provided by law, the CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City and the State of Florida, Department of Transportation, including the Department’s office, agents, and employees, against any actions, claims, or damages arising out of, relating to, or resulting from negligent or wrongful act(s) of the CONSULTANT, or any of its officers, agents, or employees, acting within the scope of their office or employment, in connection with the rights granted to or exercised by the CONSULTANT.

The foregoing indemnification shall not constitute a waiver of the Department’s, or the City’s sovereign immunity beyond the limits set forth in Florida Statutes, Section 769.28. Nor shall the same be construed to constitute agreement by the Consultant to indemnify the City for the negligent acts or omissions of the City, its officers, agents, or employees, or third parties. Nor shall the same be construed to constitute agreement by CONSULTANT to indemnify the Department for the negligent acts or omissions of the Department, its officer, agents, or employees, or third parties. This indemnification shall survive the termination of this Agreement.”

7. Standard Insurance Requirements the consultant shall maintain, on a primary basis and at its sole expense, at all times while performing work for the City of Kissimmee, the “Standard Insurance

Requirements” described herein. CONSULTANTS responding to a Request for Qualifications shall provide with their submittal, a Certificate of Insurance (COI) or a letter from the insurance company stating required coverage is obtainable. Prior to commencement of any work being done for the City of Kissimmee, a COI will be required.

o Commercial General Liability Insurance: The consultant shall maintain Commercial General

Liability Insurance at a limit of liability not less than$1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. Due to the nature of the work involved, Consultants performing program and/or contract management services are required to maintain $1,000,000 each occurrence and$1,000,000 annual aggregate. The coverage shall not contain any endorsement(s) excluding nor limiting Product/Completed Operations, Independent CONSULTANT, Broad Form Property

Damage, X- C- U Coverage, Contractual Liability or Cross Liability.

o Business Automobile Liability Insurance: The consultant shall maintain Business Automobile

Liability Insurance at a limit of liability not less than $1.000.000 each occurrence. Coverage shall include liability for owned. Non-owned & hired automobiles. In the event the consultant does not own automobiles, the consultant shall 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.

o Worker’s Compensation Insurance & Employers Liability Insurance: The consultants shall maintain its own Worker’s Compensation Insurance & Employers Liability in accordance with Florida Statute

Chapter 440. (NOTE: Elective exemptions or coverage through an employee leasing arrangement will be on a case-by-case basis).

o Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance (needed for large contracts as determined by the City of

Kissimmee Office of Management & Budget): The consultant shall maintain either a Commercial

Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance at a limit of liability not less than $2,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. The CONSULTANT shall endorse the CITY and FDOT as an

“Additional Insured” on the Umbrella or Excess Liability Insurance, unless the Commercial

Umbrella/Excess Liability Insurance provides coverage on a pure – “True Follow-Form” basis, or the City is automatically defined as an additional protected person.

o Additional Insured: The consultant shall endorse the City and FDOT as an Additional Insured on the Commercial General Liability Insurance with a G2 2010 Additional Insured Owners, Lessees, or Consultants, or CG2026 Additional Insured Owners, Lessees, Consultants Scheduled Person or Organization endorsement, or similar endorsement providing equal or broader Additional

Insured coverage.

In addition, the consultant shall endorse the City and FDOT as an Additional Insured under the consultant’s Commercial Umbrella/Excess Liability as required herein.

8. Compliance with Laws - Requirements for complying with State and Federal statutes pertaining to issues such as professional licensing rules and laws, public access to documents, employment of unauthorized aliens, and discrimination.

9. Termination Clause - CITY may, with thirty (30) days written notice to CONSULTANT, terminate the contract for good cause shown before the termination date therein. Following termination

CONSULTANT may recover from the CITY payment for all work satisfactorily completed in accordance with the contract which may be due and owing at the time of such termination.

If the CITY terminates the contract due to a default by CONSULTANT in performance of any provision therein, or it fails to carry out the work in accordance with the provisions of the contract documents, the CITY shall not be responsible for payment to CONSULTANT for any work in default or not completed in accordance with the provisions of the contract document.

CONSULTANT may, with 30 days written notice to the CITY and the CITY Representative, terminate this contract before the termination date hereof for good cause shown. On such termination, CONSULTANT may recover from the CITY for all work satisfactorily completed in accordance with the contract, including reimbursable expenses, which may be due and owing at the time of the termination date.

Prior to termination by default, CITY shall issue a written notice to CONSULTANT notifying of any default or deficiency in service that may be cause for termination. CONSULTANT shall have ten (10) days from receipt of such notice to demonstrate a cure for the deficiency to the CITY’S satisfaction.

Either the CITY or the CONSULTANT may terminate the agreement for convenience with sixty (60) days prior notice. CONSULTANT may recover from the CITY for all work satisfactorily completed in accordance with the contract, including reimbursable expenses, which may be due and owing at the time of the termination date.

10. Record Retention - Submitter shall maintain records and make them available upon request for a period of five years after the final payment is made. Records include general accounting records, project records, supporting documentation, and subcontractor records. In the event that litigation, a claim, or an audit is initiated prior to the expiration of five years, the records shall be retained until the matter is resolved.

11. Errors and Omissions - CONSULTANT shall, without additional compensation, promptly correct any errors, omissions, deficiencies, or conflicts in the work product of the CONTRACTOR or its consultants, or both.

5. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

1. Project Personnel: All CONSULTANT submitting qualifications shall be cognizant of the fact that this is a construction engineering and inspection services contract. CONSULTANT shall advise the CITY of its assignment of a Project Director/Coordinator who shall be expected to remain with the firm throughout the project. In the event of a proposed change in the Project Director/Coordinator within

45 day of CITY Commission approval of the contract, the CITY reserves the right to approve said personnel change or terminate the Contract. Department review and concurrence required.

2. Reassignment of Contract: A selected CONSULTANT shall not assign or transfer any of its rights, duties, benefits, obligations, liabilities, or responsibilities under the Contract with the CITY without the written consent of the CITY (except assignments to banks, trust companies, or other financial institutions). No assignments or Contract with the CITY shall be valid unless it expressly provides that the assignment of any of a selected Consultant's rights or benefits under the Contract is subject to prior lien for labor performed, services rendered, and materials, tools, and equipment supplied for performance of the work under this Contract in favor of all persons, firms, or corporations rendering such labor or services or supplying materials, tools, and/or equipment.

3. Billing and Payment: Upon review and approval of Consultant’s invoice, the City shall pay CONSULTANT in accordance with the Local Government Prompt Payment Act, Chapter 218, Part VII, Florida Statutes.

The City of Kissimmee will pay all proper invoices submitted for supplies and/or services within 30 calendar days. To be considered a proper invoice it must be submitted in two (2) copies to the CITY

Accounting Department, 101 Church Street Kissimmee, FL 34741, show the Vendor FEID Number, the purchase order number and be based on proper delivery installation or provision of goods or services to and accepted by the CITY. The payment cycle will not start until all the above requirements are met.

4. Final Work Products: At the conclusion of all work by the selected Consultant, the work products shall become the sole property of the City.

5. Performance Evaluation: At the end of the contract, the City will evaluate the Consultant’s performance within 30 days of final acceptance, which will become public record. Completed performance evaluation forms shall be provided to the Consultant as part of the project closeout process. Final Contract language shall reflect as such.

6. Length of Service: The services for this Construction Contract shall begin upon written notification to

Proceed by the City. Track the execution of the Construction Contract such that the Consultant is given timely authorization to begin work. While no personnel shall be assigned until written notification by the City has been issued, the Consultant shall be ready to assign personnel within two weeks of notification. For the duration of the project, coordinate closely with the City, Contractor, and Engineer of Record to minimize rescheduling of construction activities due to construction delays.

The anticipated schedule for construction is as follows:

Activity Duration (Calendar

Days) Activity Schedule

Advertisement for Bids (Bids Live) 0 April 25, 2027

Non-Mandatory Pre Bid Conference 9 May 4, 2027

Questions & Answers 7 May 11, 2027

Revised Bid Advertisement 7 May 18, 2027

Advertisement Ends and Bids Opening 22 June 9, 2027

Bid Analysis and FDOT Review & Approval 28 July 7, 2027

Board’s Authorization of Contract Concurrence 30 August 6, 2027

Contract With the Most Responsive Bidder 12 August 18, 2027

Notice To Proceed/Begin Construction 21 September 8, 2027

Preconstruction Meeting (on-site) 0 September 8, 2027

End of Construction (Substantial Completion) 420 November 1, 2028

Final Acceptance 30 December 1, 2028

ATTACHMENT “A”

FORMS

1. Local Agency Program Federal-Aid Terms for Professional Services Contracts (FDOT Form 375-040-84)

2. Drug Free Workplace Certification

3. Certification for Disclosure of Lobbying Activities on Federal-Aid Contracts (FDOT Form 375-030-33)

4. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (FDOT Form 375-030-34)

5. Conflict of Interest/Confidentiality Certification for Consultant/Contractor/Technical Advisors (FDOT Form

375-030-50)

6. Truth in Negotiation Certification (FDOT Form 375-030-30)

7. Public Entity Crimes Disclosure

8. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered

Transactions for Federal Aid Contracts (FDOT Form 375-030-32)

9. Professional Services commitment (FDOT Form 375-030-83)

10. Statement of No Proposal

11. Human Trafficking Affidavit

City of Kissimmee

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM CERTIFICATION

PROCUREMENT Note: This information is required; however, preferential treatment in scoring will not be utilized in the selection process.

In order to have a drug- free workplace program, a business shall:

(1) Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition.

(2) Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.

(3) Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services that are under bid a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1).

(4) In the statement specified in subsection (1), notify the employees that, as a condition of working on the commodities or contractual services that are under bid, the employee will abide by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any violation of Chapter 893 or of any controlled substance law of the United States or any state, for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than 5 days after such conviction.

(5) Impose a sanction on, or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee's community by, any employee who is so convicted.

(6) Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of this section.

Does the individual responding to this solicitation certify that their firm has implemented a drug-free workplace program?

YES

NO

NAME OF BUSINESS: __________________________________________________________________

FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES

SWORN STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 287.133 (3)(A),

SHINGLE CREEK NORTH PH 2C COUNTYLINE CONNECTOR

Bid or Contract No. RFQ2026-012

(To be signed in the presence of notary public or other officer authorized to administer oaths.)

DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACT: CEI FOR SHINGLE CREEK NORTH PH 2C COUNTYLINE CONNECTOR

STATE OF FLORIDA

COUNTY OF OSCEOLA

Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared ____________________, who, being by me first duly sworn, made the following statement:

1. The business address of (name or bidder of contractor, is ____________________relationship such as sole proprietor, partner, president, vice president).

2. I understand that a public entity crime as defined in Section 287.133 of the Florida Statutes includes a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transaction of business with any public entity in Florida or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or with the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or…