RFQu_25-057-RM_Addendum_2_Attachments.pdf

This is an Addendum 2 Attachments document for a Request for Qualifications (RFQu) issued by the Kissimmee Utility Authority and the Board of County Commissioners of Osceola County, Florida, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration. The procurement seeks professional engineering consulting and project inspection services for the construction of two 69kV underground transmission circuits in the NeoCity development park, involving approximately 1,720 feet of underground transmission line infrastructure. Key deliverables include comprehensive engineering services encompassing design management, federal compliance activities, underground line design, permitting, construction support, and full project inspection services. The solicitation establishes a question submission deadline of July 18, 2025, with proposals due on July 29, 2025. The anticipated contract term is two years with potential renewal options. 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. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are outlined in the solicitation. The project is funded in part by Grant Award ED24ATL0G0322 from the Economic Development Administration, with no incumbent vendors identified. The selected engineering firm must comply with EDA construction standards, environmental regulations, and non-discrimination provisions while integrating with existing electrical infrastructure. The project spans jurisdictions including Osceola County, Polk County, and Lake Harbor CDP in Florida, with strategic infrastructure improvements designed to potentially support future 230kV circuit upgrades in the NeoCity development area.