SCOPE_OF_WORK_.pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The City of Gainesville (hereafter “City”) is requesting the submission of proposals from qualified engineering firms for transportation projects.

2.2 SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.2.1 Generally: Contract(s) awarded under this RFP are defined as on-call continuing services agreements where performance of the scope is for an undefined number of projects. Task work order for detailed project scope of services shall be issued as needed. This RFP is for state or federally funded projects (partially or fully) by any federal or state agency; it is anticipated the majority of the work will have FHWA funds administered via direct funding to the City and via FDOT thru LAP. Task work orders shall only be issued when the estimated construction cost for each individual project cost do not exceed the thresholds listed in Florida’s “Consultant’s Completive Negotiation’s Act” or as revised by the Florida Legislature.

2.2.2 Professional Services

Provide a professional team capable of providing construction engineering and inspection services for new construction, resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation and safety modifications for roadways, bridge, sidewalk, bike facilities, multi-use path, and intelligent transportation system projects. All work shall be completed in accordance with FHWA, Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, Florida Greenbook, MUTCD, and Florida Speed Zoning Manual regulations and requirements. Additional requirements, such as LAP or Florida Design Manual, may be included as applicable regulations in an individual task work orders.

2.2.3 Deliverables/Schedule: Provide signed and sealed record construction drawings, certifications or other documents as specified in accordance with timeframes individual task work orders.

2.3 CONSULTANT MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

2.3.1 Provide a professional team consisting of a prime consultant and sub-consultants pre-qualified to perform work in all of the following groups/types per Chapter 14-75 Florida Administrative Code. The prime consultant shall be qualified in each of the bold work groups/types at a minimum and each sub-consultant shall be qualified in a minimum of one work group/type.

The prime consultant and each sub-consultant shall provide a copy of their current pre-qualification letter with the proposal package to be considered responsive. The prime consultant and each sub-consultant shall maintain their qualification throughout the duration of the contract.

2.3.1.1 Group 8: Surveying and Mapping

2.3.1.1.1 Type 8.1: Control Surveying

2.3.1.1.2 Type 8.2: Design, Right of Way and Construction Surveying

2.3.1.2 Group 9: Soil Exploration, Material Testing and Foundation

2.3.1.2.1 Type 9.1: Soil Exploration

2.3.1.2.2 Type 9.2: Geotechnical Classification Lab Testing

2.3.1.2.3 Type 9.3: Highway Materials Testing

2.3.1.2.4 Type 9.4: Foundation Studies

2.3.1.2.5 Type 9.5: Geotechnical Specialty Lab Testing

2.3.1.3 Group 10: CEI

2.3.1.3.1 Type 10.1: Roadway CEI

2.3.1.3.2 Type 10.3: Construction Materials Inspection

2.3.1.3.3 Type 10.4: Minor Bridge and Miscellaneous Structures CEI

2.3.1.3.4 Type 10.5: Major Bridge CEI

2.3.2 Consultant’s business shall demonstrate that it complies with all applicable State and Federal professional licensing laws.

2.3.3 By submitting a proposal, the consultant’s business certifies that it has fully read and understands the RFP and has full knowledge of general scope, nature, and quality of the work to be performed, the general requirements of the services to be provided, and the conditions under which the services are to be performed.

2.4 CITY RESPONSIBILITY

2.4.1 The City will be responsible to the selected consultant(s) for the following tasks:

2.4.1.1 Monitoring consultant’s progress for contract compliance.

2.4.1.2 Provide information concerning project which is available in City files.

2.4.1.3 Inform the Consultant of any known City design parameters or requirements.

2.4.1.4 Payment to the Contractors and Consultants in accordance with Florida’s Prompt

Payment Act

2.4.1.5 Responsive to questions in a timelty manner