Shortlist-Meeting_Notice_Eng-Testing-Cont.Svces.pdf

This is a public meeting notice issued by Volusia County Schools Planning & Business Services regarding a Request for Qualifications (RFQ 2026-001) for 2026 Engineering Testing Continuing Services. The School Board of Volusia County, Florida seeks to select multiple firms to provide engineering testing services on an as-needed basis for various projects throughout the district. The solicitation process includes a pre-submittal meeting held on November 6, 2025, with a question deadline of November 13, 2025. Consultant certification applications were due by December 15, 2025, with RFQ submittals due by 3:00 PM on December 17, 2025. A public submittal opening was scheduled for 9:00 AM on December 18, 2025. The shortlist committee meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM on January 23, 2026, at the Facilities Services Building, 3750 Olson Drive, Daytona Beach, Florida, with virtual attendance available via Microsoft Teams. The anticipated consultant certification board meeting for approval is January 13, 2026, with a notice of intended decision expected at the board meeting on February 10, 2026, and anticipated contract award on June 23, 2026.

The solicitation is conducted in accordance with Section 255.103 and 287.055 of the Florida Statutes under the Consultants' Competitive Negotiations Act and State Requirements for Educational Facilities. The method of compensation is a negotiated fixed fee structure. Additional details regarding pricing, specific services, and contract terms are contained within the complete RFQ documentation and supporting materials. For questions or additional information, interested parties should contact Nancy VanDerSchaaf, Planning Technician, at PlanningServices@groups.volusia.k12.fl.us or (386) 947-8786 Ext. 50835.