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This is a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) request issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to solicit civil and bridge engineering services from qualified firms to provide statewide design, engineering, and construction administration services. The Department seeks to award up to four (4) continuing contracts to eligible firms capable of delivering preliminary planning, design and engineering, inspections, and construction administration for various projects throughout FDACS facilities statewide. Required services include site analysis, environmental impact assessments, drainage and utility systems design, bridge design compliant with AASHTO LRFD standards, and construction document preparation. Responding firms must be properly licensed in Florida under Chapters 471 and 481, Florida Statutes, and possess experience with pedestrian and motor vehicle bridges, water resources design, environmental design, site planning, structural design, geotechnical engineering, and proficiency in AutoCAD, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, Civil 3D, and Revit. The SOQ was released on July 28, 2026, with written inquiries due by August 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, responses to inquiries anticipated on August 20, 2026, SOQ proposals due September 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, public opening on September 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET, evaluation anticipated September 16-21, 2026, and final selection results anticipated September 22, 2026. Each resulting term agreement will be for three (3) years with three (3) one-year renewal options.

Compensation for individual project assignments will be negotiated on a project-by-project basis through predesign proposals and executed Agreements Between Owner and Civil Engineer. The preliminary evaluation will assess location to proposed region (0-10 points) and current workload (0-3 points), while the selection committee will evaluate key personnel and relevant projects (0-24 points), ability to perform contract delivery (0-10 points), understanding of program and project requirements (0-8 points), example project past performance and references (0-25 points), and approach and methodology (0-20 points), for a total of 100 points. Firms must submit one (1) digital USB and one (1) original hardbound copy of the SOQ proposal, complete Standard Form 330 (Architect-Engineer Qualifications), FDACS Professional Qualifications Supplement, professional registration certificates, certifications regarding lobbying and debarment for federal funds, and a vendor certification form. Proposals must be delivered to the FDACS Procurement Office at 407 S. Calhoun Street, SB-8 Mayo Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800. No specific construction budget values are disclosed in the SOQ, though the construction values of individual projects may not exceed thresholds established in Florida Statutes Section 287.055(2)(g). All selected firms must maintain professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 with a deductible not exceeding $50,000, general liability insurance of $300,000, workers' compensation insurance, and must comply with E-Verify requirements and all applicable Florida state regulations.

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

SOQ DOA 26 27 37

TITLE: CIVIL AND BRIDGE

ENGINEERING SERVICES

CONTINUING CONTRACTS - STATEWIDE

Michelle O. Faircloth, Procurement Officer 407 S. Calhoun Street, SB-8 Mayo Building

Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800 850-617-7181

BIDS@FDACS.gov

Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Protests must be filed with the Agency Clerk, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, The Holland Building, 600 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399.

mailto:BIDS@FDACS.gov

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

SECTION 1. INTRODUCTORY SECTION

A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (hereinafter, FDACS, Department, or Owner) issues this Request for Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to obtain professional design and engineering services with qualified Civil and Bridge Engineering firm(s) (hereinafter, CB – ENGINEER, Vendor, Firm, or Respondent) to design plans, specifications, provide bid support, and construction administration services for various projects within FDACS Statewide.

The Department intends to award up to four (4) continuing Contracts (CB service term agreements) to eligible firms to provide services throughout the FDACS Statewide (map-ATTACHMENT A).

Selected CB firms will be eligible to negotiate and provide a predesign proposal for individual construction projects as initiated by the Department throughout the term of the continuing CB services agreement(s) and any renewals. Once the Contract documents (100% construction documents) are complete, the CB may be required to provide bid and construction administration services through final completion and Owner acceptance of the project.

B. RELEVANT DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Firms should have relevant successful experience with CB services for the following:

a. Preliminary Planning: Identifying the project need, feasibility studies, site analysis, environmental impact assessment, watershed calculations, surveys, budgeting regulatory and permitting requirements.

b. Design & Engineering: Provide early-stage utility and infrastructure planning, grading, drainage, erosion control, roadways, curbs, sewers, and utility systems and compliance with local codes and standards. Design of bridges, traffic flow analysis, materials selection, and safety features.

c. Inspections: Regular on-site inspections, quality control and planning for upgrades for longevity.

The construction values of each individual projects may not exceed the thresholds established in 287.055(2)(g), Florida Statutes (F.S.).

C. SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

Firms must be properly licensed in the State of Florida and qualified to practice or offer specified engineering services in accordance with Chapters 481 and 471, Florida Statutes, at the time of the SOQ proposal submission. Responding firms shall disclose whether use of a subconsultant(s) may be utilized for scope beyond the principal practice or services offered by the respondent.

Subconsultants must also be appropriately licensed in the State of Florida and qualified to practice or offer services relating to its respective discipline in accordance with Florida law at the time of the SOQ proposal submission.

Relevant design experience shall be as follows:

a. Engineering firms should have relevant successful experience with the design of pedestrian and motor vehicle bridges that comply with AASHTO LRFD, the FDOT Structures Manual, preparation of FDOT-Type Specifications Packages, bridges and roadways, as well as expertise in project management ensuring durability and safety.

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b. Water Resources Design – Designing drainage systems, flood control measures, performing watershed calculations and water supply networks.

c. Environmental Design – Implementing sustainable practices, erosion control, and waste management solutions.

d. Site Planning & Layout – Managing land use planning, zoning requirements, and accessibility for various projects.

e. Structural Design: Understanding load-bearing structures, materials, and safety regulations.

f. Geotechnical Engineering: Soil mechanics and foundation design.

g. Site Development: Planning land use, drainage, and environmental impact.

h. Software Skills – Proficiency in AutoCAD, SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, Civil 3D, and Revit.

i. Project Management & Leadership – Overseeing design implementation and compliance.

j. Time Management & Error Detection – Ensuring efficiency and minimizing design flaws.

k. Field Experience – Understanding real-world construction challenges.

SECTION 2. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS

A. CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following timeline will be strictly adhered to in all actions related to this SOQ unless modified by the Department by written addendum. All required actions must be completed by the date and time indicated on the timeline. All times are Eastern Time (ET).

EVENT DATE/TIME (ET) LOCATION

RELEASE OF SOQ JULY 28, 2026

VENDOR INFORMATION PORTAL

HTTPS://VENDOR.MYFLORIDAMARKETPLA

CE.COM/

LAST DAY FOR WRITTEN

INQUIRIES TO BE RECEIVED

BY THE DEPARTMENT

AUGUST 17, 2026

5:00 PM ET

EMAIL: BIDS@FDACS.GOV

WRITTEN RESPONSES TO

WRITTEN INQUIRIES

(ANTICIPATED)

AUGUST 20, 2026

VENDOR INFORMATION PORTAL

HTTPS://VENDOR.MYFLORIDAMARKETPLA

CE.COM/

SOQ

PROPOSALS DUE

SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

5:00 PM ET

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AND CONSUMER SERVICES

407 S. CALHOUN STREET,

SB-8 MAYO BUILDING

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-0800

PUBLIC OPENING SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

11:00 AM ET

TELECONFERENCE NUMBER:

(877) 273-4202

CONFERENCE ROOM #: 585 608 901

EVALUATION PHASE

(ANTICIPATED) SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 – SEPTEMBER 21, 2026

FINAL SELECTION RESULTS

(ANTICIPATED) SEPTEMBER 22, 2026

VENDOR INFORMATION PORTAL

HTTPS://VENDOR.MYFLORIDAMARKETPLA

CE.COM/

The Department will utilize the Vendor Information Portal (VIP) as the centralized procurement website for electronic posting of Department solicitations, decisions and intended decisions in accordance with Rule 60A-1.021, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The VIP is located at:

MyFloridaMarketPlace Vendor Information Portal.

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https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ mailto:Bids@FDACS.gov https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/

B. RESPONDENT INQUIRIES

The Procurement Officer, acting on behalf of the FDACS, is the sole point of contact of official meetings, questions, and all procurement related matters relating to this solicitation from the date of the release of the solicitation until the FDACS Final Selection Results are posted on the VIP.

Questions related to this SOQ, must be received in writing, via email, by the Procurement Officer listed below, within the time indicated in the Calendar of Events. Oral inquiries, or those submitted after the period specified in the Calendar of Events, will not be acknowledged.

Responses to written questions will be posted on the VIP on or about the date referenced in the Timeline. The VIP is located at: MyFloridaMarket Place Vendor Information Portal

The Procurement Officer for this SOQ is:

Michelle O. Faircloth Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Email: Bids@FDACS.gov

**ALL EMAILS TO THE PROCUREMENT OFFICER SHOULD CONTAIN THE SOLICITATION

NUMBER (SOQ DOA 26 27 37) IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL**

C. MYFLORIDAMARKETPLACE (MFMP) REGISTRATION

Each vendor desiring to sell a commodity or Contractual service, as defined in Section 287.012 F.S., to the State, is prequalified to do so and shall register in the MFMP system. Information about the registration process is available, and registration may be completed, at the MFMP Vendor Information.

Portal website: https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/. Interested persons lacking internet access may request assistance from the MFMP Customer Service at (866) 352-3776.

D. VENDOR SUBSTITUTE W-9

The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) requires all Respondents that conduct business with the state to electronically submit a Substitute W-9 Form to https://flvendor.myfloridacfo.com.

Forms and answers to frequently asked questions are located on that website once a registration has been completed. DFS may assist respondents with questions related to the substitute W9 process and can be reached by contacting (850) 413-5519, or FLW9@myfloridacfo.com.

The awarded Vendor must have a valid W-9 on file with the DFS prior to issuance of a Contract. This may be completed by the Vendor post-award and is not something which FDACS will consider in determining the responsiveness of a Proposal.

E. BUSINESS ENTITIES

Each firm submitting a Response to this SOQ must be duly organized, validly existing, in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its organization, and qualified to do business in Florida.

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https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ mailto:Bids@FDACS.gov https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ https://flvendor.myfloridacfo.com/ mailto:FLW9@myfloridacfo.com

SECTION 3. SOQ PROPOSAL PACKETS

A. NUMBER OF COPIES REQUIRED

One (1) digital USB of the proposal in its entirety, one (1) original hardbound copy of the SOQ proposal must be completed and submitted to the purchasing office in accordance with the proposal deadlines stated herein. The original must contain an original signature of an official of the potential service provider who is authorized to bind the service provider to the proposal.

Proposals shall be addressed to:

SOQ DOA 26 27 37

Procurement Office 407 S. Calhoun Street, SB-8 Mayo Building Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800 850-617-7181

The SOQ number and title should be clearly visible on the outside of the proposal packaging.

B. STANDARD QUALIFYING DATA AND FORMS REQUIRED

The following items must be completed and submitted with the SOQ proposal to be deemed responsive. Responses that are deemed incomplete will be rejected as non-responsive and will not be evaluated by the Department. Failure to submit any of the listed requirements will result in rejection of that response.

1. FDACS SOQ RESPONSE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Each vendor submitting a response to this SOQ must provide a completed Acknowledgement Form (ATTACHMENT B). This form shall be complete with all information and signature of an official of the Respondent who is legally authorized to Contract for the Vendor. The signed original of this form must be included in the SOQ proposal package.

2. STANDARD FORMS 330 - ARCHITECT-ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS

Each vendor must submit a complete Architect – Engineer Qualifications form. This form, not furnished by FDACS, may be obtained from the U.S. General Services Administration website: https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/2024-08/SF330-21a.pdf

3. FDACS PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SUPPLEMENT (PQS)

Respondents shall utilize the FDACS Professional Qualification Supplement (PQS) form

(ATTACHMENT C).

4. PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES

A reproduction of the firm’s current professional registration certificate(s) is required for the services offered and must be in the name of the firm offering said services. Firms must be properly registered, at the time of application, to practice their profession in the state of Florida and with the appropriate state board governing the services offered. A verification of the current status with the appropriate state board shall be made before the recommendation and approval of a firm’s selection is finalized.

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https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/2024-08/SF330-21a.pdf

5. CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING, DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS FOR EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FUNDS

Any person submitting a response to this SOQ MUST execute the enclosed CERTIFICATION

REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS FOR EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FUNDS (ATTACHMENT D) and enclose it with the bid or proposal. The Certification for Lobbying is required for expenditures $100,000 and above. The Certification for Debarment and Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters is required for expenditures $25,000 and above.

C. VENDOR CERTIFICATION FORM

A completed and signed Vendor Certification Form (ATTACHMENT E – FORM PUR 7801) should be included in the vendor bid response.

Certification and attestation forms marked as required in ATTACHMENT E – FORM PUR 7801, MUST be submitted to the FDACS Contract Manager within 10 business days of the effective date of the purchase order or Contract. The Contractor shall submit the completed forms required in the Vendor Certification Form to the FDACS Contract Manager.

D. COST OF PREPARATION

The Department is not liable for any costs incurred by a proposer in response to this SOQ, including any oral presentations.

E. DISCLOSURE OF FIRM SUBMITTAL CONTENTS

All documentation produced as part of this solicitation shall become the exclusive property of the Department and may not be removed by the firm or its agents or returned. The Department shall have the right to use any or all ideas, or adaptations of the ideas, presented in any response. Selection or rejection of a response shall not affect this right.

F. REDACTED COPY

All materials submitted as part of this solicitation will be a public record subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, F.S. If a Respondent considers any portion of the documents, data, or records submitted in its SOQ response to this solicitation to be confidential, proprietary, trade secret, or otherwise not subject to disclosure pursuant to Chapter 119, F.S., the Respondent must mark the document as “Confidential” and simultaneously provide the Department with a “Redacted Copy” of its SOQ response and briefly describe in writing the grounds for claiming an exemption from the public records law, including the specific statutory citation for the exemption. This Redacted Copy shall contain the Department’s solicitation name, number, and the Respondent’s name on the cover and shall be clearly titled “Redacted Copy”. The Redacted Copy shall only redact those portions of material that the Respondent claims is confidential, exempt, proprietary, trade secret, or otherwise not subject to disclosure pursuant to Chapter 119, F.S. If the Respondent fails to submit a Redacted Copy, the Department is authorized to produce in its entirety the documents, data, or records submitted to the Department in response to a public records request for these records.

G. PUBLIC OPENING

The Public Opening for this solicitation will be available via teleconference.

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DIAL – IN TELECONFERENCE NUMBER: 1 (888) 585 – 9008

CONFERENCE ROOM NUMBER: 407 639 217, Then # and follow prompts Individuals who are hearing or speech impaired may dial 7-1-1 or visit https://www.ftri.org/relay for assistance.

H. REJECTION OF SOQ PROPOSAL RESPONSE

The Department reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, when such rejection is in the interest of the State of Florida, and to reject the proposal of a vendor who the Department determines is not in a position to perform the Contract.

I. LATE SOQ PROPOSAL

SOQ Proposals received by the Department after the SOQ Proposals Due date as specified in the Calendar of Events (or agency numbered addendum) will be rejected as untimely and will not be considered.

SOQ proposals may be delivered by United States Postal Service (USPS) mail, courier (FedEx/UPS), or hand delivered to the Nathan Mayo Building (located at 407 S. Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399); however, vendors are cautioned that shipment via USPS may not be guaranteed to be received by the Department on the scheduled due date / time. SOQ proposals MUST BE RECEIVED in the Department by the designated SOQ Proposals Due date and time listed. Postmarked or clocked in by FedEx, UPS or U.S. Postal Service is not acceptable evidence for being received by the Department.

SECTION 4. SELECTION PROCEDURES

A. PRELIMINARY EVALUATION

The Procurement Officer will calculate scores for the following criterion, as provided in Architect

– Engineer Evaluation Form (ATTACHMENT F).

1. Location to Proposed Region. PQS Section A / Grading range of 0 – 10.

2. Current Workload. PQS Section B / Grading range of 0 – 3.

B. SELECTION COMMITTEE EVALUATION

The selection committee will review each SOQ proposal response and independently score the responding firms in each of the following categories as specified in the Form 330 and FDACS

PQS:

1. Key Personnel and Relevant Projects: The relative experience of the firm and their proposed team. Example projects which best illustrate the proposed team’s qualifications.

Form 330 Section C – E / Grading range of 0 - 24.

2. Ability to Perform Contract Delivery: The overall ability to consistently perform detailed and coordinated Contract documents to ensure scope is within budget will be judged and a relative rating will be assigned.

Written Response / Grading range 0 – 10

3. Understanding of Program and Project Requirements: Based upon the firm’s ability to communicate how their team’s combined experience will benefit the assigned project scope.

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Written Response / Grading range of 0 – 8.

4. Example Project Past Performance / References: Based upon examples of prior work experience with previous clients. Present 10 sample projects relevant to the scope of services requested herein. The Department reserves the right to contact any prior work experience client reference to assist in the evaluation of this criterion.

Form 330 Section F – G / Grading range of 0 – 25

5. Approach and Methodology: Based on how the applicant and its consultants will approach the assigned project(s) and the methods they will use to plan, design, and administer each.

Written Response / Grading range of 0 – 20.

The selection committee shall assess points for each evaluation criteria set forth above utilizing the point scale set forth in the A/E Evaluation Form. The Procurement Officer will total a firm’s points from each evaluator to obtain the firm’s total points awarded.

SECTION 5. AWARD

A Contract may be awarded to one or more responsible and responsive Respondent(s) that the Department determines will provide the most advantageous offer to the State based on points awarded. The Department intends to award up to four (4) Contracts under this SOQ to the highest-ranking firms but reserves the right to make no award at all.

In the event one or more of the selected Respondents is subsequently unwilling to execute a Contract or is found not to be responsible or responsive, the Department, at its sole discretion, may proceed with the next highest-scored Respondent(s).

An award from this advertisement does not constitute an official purchase order or Contract, agreement, or commitment on behalf of the State.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

A. Contract Terms and Conditions

1. The Department intends to award up to four (4) Continuing Contract Civil-Bridge Engineer

Services Term Agreement (TERM AGREEMENT) (ATTACHMENT G) Statewide. Each resulting TERM AGREEMENT will be for a period of three (3) years, with three (3), one (1) year renewal options.

2. For each Department construction project assignment the Department and selected firm will negotiate the predesign proposal for individual projects. If the proposal is accepted by the Department, the Department will assign the project through the issuance of the

AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CIVIL ENGINEER (APPENDIX I).

3. The AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CIVIL ENGINEER may be amended or modified for each individual construction project assignment or as required by law.

4. The construction, interpretation, and performance of this Contract, and all transactions under it, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. The Contract documents shall include all terms and conditions of the solicitation specifications in this SOQ, any addenda thereto, Respondent’s SOQ proposal, Respondent’s interview presentation materials and any recordings of the same, and Departmental Contract and any attachments thereto, issued as a result of this SOQ in the form of the TERM AGREEMENT and the AGREEMENT BETWEEN

OWNER AND CIVIL ENGINEER.

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B. Affidavit for Nongovernmental Entity If awarded a contract, the following applies: Pursuant to section 787.06(14), F.S., when a contract is executed, renewed, or extended between the Department and a nongovernmental entity, an officer or representative of the nongovernmental entity must attest under penalty of perjury that it does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in section 787.06, F.S. An example affidavit is available as Non- Coercion for Labor or Services (ATTACHMENT H), or at https://forms.fdacs.gov/01364.pdf

SECTION 6. NOTIFICATIONS

A. POSTING OF SOQ RESPONSE RANKING

Firms selected for recommended award(s) will be posted for review by interested parties on the VIP and will remain posted for a period of seventy-two (72) hours. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.

Notice of Agency Decision does not guarantee award of a Contract.

B. ADDENDA

Any change to supplement, modify, or interpret any portion of the solicitation documents during the solicitation period will be accomplished by the issuance of written addenda to the solicitation documents, which will be publicly noticed on the VIP. No interpretation of the meaning of the drawings, specifications or other bidding documents, and no correction of any apparent ambiguity, inconsistency, or error therein will be made orally. Every request for such interpretation and supplemental instruction will be in the form of written addenda to the solicitation documents. Only the interpretation or correction so given by the FDACS in writing shall be binding, and prospective respondents are advised that no other source is authorized to give information concerning, to explain, or interpret the bidding documents.

C. AGENCY CONTACT

Pursuant to Section 287.057(25), F.S., Respondents to this solicitation or persons acting on their behalf may not contact, between the release of the solicitation and the end of the 72-hour period following the agency posting the notice of intended award, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and state holidays, any employee or officer of the executive or legislative branch concerning any aspect of this solicitation, except in writing to the Procurement Officer or as provided in the solicitation documents.

Violation of this provision may be grounds for rejecting a response.

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https://forms.fdacs.gov/01364.pdf

FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS

STANDARD FORM 330 – ARCHITECT-ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS

ATTACHMENT A STATEWIDE MAP

ATTACHMENT B ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

ATTACHMENT C FDACS PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SUPPLEMENT

ATTACHMENT D CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING, DEBARMENT,

SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS FOR

EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FUNDS

ATTACHMENT E VENDOR CERTIFICATION FORM (PUR 7801)

ATTACHMENT F EVALUATION FORM

ATTACHMENT G TERM AGREEMENT (DRAFT)

APPENDIX I AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CIVIL-ENGINEER (DRAFT)

ATTACHMENT H NON-COERCION FOR LABOR OR SERVICES AFFIDAVIT

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ATTACHMENT A

STATEWIDE – MAP

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ATTACHMENT B

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AND CONSUMER SERVICES

REQUEST FOR

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Agency Release Date:

July 28, 2026

SUBMIT RESPONSE TO:

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of General Services - Purchasing Office 407 South Calhoun Street – Mayo Building, Room SB-8 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800

FDACS Number: SOQ DOA 26 27 37

SOQ Due:

September 14, 2026 @ 5:00 PM ET CIVIL AND BRIDGE ENGINEERING SERVICES

CONTINUING CONTRACT – STATEWIDE SOQ Public Opening:

September 22, 2026 @ 11:00 AM ET

* ARCHITECT-ENGINEER:

*If a fictitious name is used, include registered name (i.e. XYZ, Inc.

DBA ABC)

Respondent Mailing Address: **Authorized Signature (Manual)

City, State, Zip:

Phone Number: ***Typed Name and Title of Authorized Agent

Toll Free Number:

*This individual must have the authority to legally bind the Vendor to a Contractual obligation. By submission of a signature on the response, the Vendor certifies that they agree to and shall comply with all SOQ specifications, terms and conditions contained herein.

Fax Number:

Email Address:

FEID Number:

Type of Business Entity (Corporation, LLC, partnership, etc.):

RESPONDENT CONTACTS:

Provide the name, title, address, telephone number, and email address of the official contact and an alternate, if available. These individuals shall be available to be contacted by telephone or attend meetings as may be appropriate regarding the solicitation schedule.

PRIMARY CONTACT: SECONDARY CONTACT:

Contact Name, Title: Contact Name, Title:

Address: Address:

Phone Number: Phone Number:

Fax Number: Fax Number:

Email Address: Email Address:

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Section A Name of Prime Firm:

Street Address:

City, FLORIDA, Zip Code:

Phone Number:

Contact Name:

E-Mail Address:

DEFINITIONS

Section B Active Projects: Fees on Hold Fees Remaining

B SUBTOTAL: -$ -$

TOTAL FEES: -$

Billable Office Staff: 0 Total Fees / Billable Office Staff: #DIV/0!

PRIME FIRM is the registered Florida firm holding the prime contract and is expected to perform the majority of services within the office listed to accomplish the continuing services, identified in Section A.

BILLABLE OFFICE STAFF is the sum of the firm's billable principals, technical, and production staff (exclude overhead staff such as receptionist, bookkeeper, non billable principal) within the Prime Firm office address listed. This should also exclude participating support staff located within other offices.

CURRENT WORKLOAD is determined by all remaining billable fees owed to the Prime Firm's Florida office address. For multidiscipline firms and/or those with multiple offices, only list fees related to project expertise requested such as architecture or engineering for the identified office. Exception, when participating support staff is not located in the Prime Firm's office location. Exception, when participating support staff is not located in the Prime Firm's office, include the added "TOTAL FEES" of the appropriate discipline with respective offices.

FEES ON HOLD are for projects that are likely to become active during the design and contract document development portion of this proposed project.

Current Workload for Prime Firm

ATTACHMENT C

Professional Qualification Supplement (PQS)

CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEERING SERVICES

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ATTACHMENT D

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Administration

CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING,

DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

FOR EXPENDITURE OF FEDERAL FUNDS

LOBBYING

As required by 2 CFR 200, for persons entering into a contract, grant or cooperative agreement over $100,000 involving the expenditure of Federal funds, the undersigned certifies for itself and its principals that:

(a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative agreement;

(b) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a Member of Congress, in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form - LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,’ in accordance with its instructions; and

(c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subgrants, contracts under grants and cooperative agreements, and subcontracts) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into.

Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

TBD / UPON AWARD

PRINTED NAME/TITLE OF REPRESENTATIVE CONTRACT / PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER

SIGNATURE OF REPRESENTATIVE / DATE

DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

As required by 2 CFR 200, for persons entering into a contract, grant or cooperative agreement over $25,000 involving the expenditure of Federal funds, the undersigned certifies for itself and its principals that:

(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;

(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a Government entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any offenses enumerated in paragraph (b) of this certification; and

(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transaction (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default; and

Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to this application.

TBD / UPON AWARD

PRINTED NAME/TITLE OF REPRESENTATIVE CONTRACT / PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER

SIGNATURE OF REPRESENTATIVE / DATE

WILTON SIMPSON

COMMISSIONER

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ATTACHMENT E

FORM PUR 7801

(08/2024, Rule 60A-1.002, F.A.C.)

VENDOR CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify the following on behalf of the vendor identified below:

Customer Indicator (Required, N/A, Determined by Vendor)

Vendor Indicator Does the Vendor Certify?

Certification

Required

___ YES

Regardless of the dollar value of the goods or services provided, in accordance with the requirements of section 287.135(5), F.S., by checking “Yes,” the vendor certifies that it is not participating in a boycott of Israel and is not on the State Board of Administration’s “Quarterly List of Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel,” available at https://www.sbafla.com/governance/global-governance-mandates/.

Required

___ YES

If the goods or services to be provided are $1 million or more, in accordance with the requirements of section 287.135, F.S., by checking “Yes,” the vendor certifies that it is not on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List (collectively, “Scrutinized List of Prohibited Companies”); does not have business operations in Cuba or Syria;

and is not on the State Board of Administration’s “Scrutinized List of Prohibited Companies” available under the quarterly reports section at https://www.sbafla.com/reporting/.

Required

___ YES

By checking “Yes,” the vendor certifies that it is not on the Suspended Vendor List; and the vendor and its suppliers, subcontractors, or consultants to be utilized under the contract are not on the Convicted Vendor, Discriminatory Vendor, or Antitrust Violator Vendor Lists; and there is no pending or threatened action, proceeding, or investigation, or any other legal or financial condition, that would in any way prohibit, restrain, or diminish the vendor’s ability to satisfy the contract obligations.

The vendor is hereby informed of the provisions of sections 287.133(2)(a), 287.134(2)(a), and 287.137(2)(a), F.S., that identify the impacts to the vendor's ability or its affiliates’ ability to respond to the competitive solicitations of a public entity; to be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with a public entity; or to transact business with a public entity if it, or its affiliates, are placed on the Convicted Vendor, Discriminatory Vendor, or Antitrust Violator Vendor Lists of the Department of Management Services. The vendor is hereby further informed of the provisions of section 287.1351, F.S., that identify the impacts to the vendor’s ability to enter into or renew a contract with an agency, as defined in section 287.012, F.S., if it is placed on the Suspended Vendor List of the Department of Management Services.

N/A If the vendor is a common carrier, as defined in section 908.111, F.S., or a contracted carrier, it is not prohibited from entering into the contract pursuant to section 908.111, F.S., and by checking “Yes,” certifies that it will complete the Department of Management Services’ Form PUR 1808, “Common Carrier or Contracted Carrier Attestation Form.” By checking “N/A,” the vendor certifies it is not a common carrier as defined in section 908.111, F.S. Vendors may access the Department of Management Services Form PUR 1808 at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-

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https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sbafla.com%2Fgovernance%2Fglobal-governance-mandates%2F&data=05%7C02%7CBrittany.Dambly%40dms.fl.gov%7C0adec150d13b4cc7ab2d08dcc60e9f98%7Ced173fed38394a3ca952140e906fed8d%7C0%7C0%7C638603013353010002%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=UT3gHJbzlUn95PDvOvb9ytmfLYPu%2Br6o%2FnBevfoq0MU%3D&reserved=0 https://www.sbafla.com/reporting/ http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14614

14614.

Required

___ YES

By checking “Yes,” the vendor certifies that it is registered with, and uses, the E-Verify system for all newly hired employees in accordance with section 448.095, F.S.; and has not, within the last year, had a contract terminated under section 448.095(5)(c), F.S., by a public employer, contractor, or subcontractor, as defined by section 448.095(1), F.S.

Required

___ YES

By checking “Yes,” the vendor certifies that it is in compliance with all applicable disclosure requirements set forth in section 286.101, F.S., and has not been deemed ineligible for a grant or contract funded by a state agency pursuant to section 286.101(7), F.S.

Required

___ YES

If the contract is between a nongovernmental entity and a governmental entity, in accordance with section 787.06, F.S., the vendor will complete an affidavit signed by an officer or a representative of the vendor under penalty of perjury attesting that the vendor does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in section 787.06, F.S.

An example Affidavit is available at https://forms.fdacs.gov/01364.pdf.

By signing below, I certify that I am authorized to complete and submit this Vendor Certification Form on behalf of the vendor.

Name Signature Date

FEIN Typed or Printed Name

Title

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http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14614 https://forms.fdacs.gov/01364.pdf

ATTACHMENT F

Continuing Contracts - Statewide

B C D E F G

Preliminary Evaluation

Typed Name Signature

Typed Name Signature

Typed Name Signature

Typed Name Signature

Typed Name Signature

3 24 10 8 25 20

A

SOQ NUMBER:

H

A b ili ty to P e rf o rm

C o n tr a ct

D e liv e ry

C u rr e n t W o rk lo a d

U n d e rs ta n d in g o f P ro g ra m a n d P ro je ct R e q u ire m e n ts

NOTES

T o ta l P o in t S c o re

K e y P e rs o n n e l a n d R e le va n t P ro je ct s

A. PQS Section A / Location Table A B. PQS Section B / Current Workload Table B C. Form 330 Section C - E D. Written Response E. Written Response F. Form 330 Section F - G G. Written Response

Civil - Engineering Services Evaluation Form

A p p ro a ch a n d M e th o d o lo g y

SOQ RESPONDENTS (alphabetical order)

E xa m p le P ro je ct P a st

P e rf o rm a n ce

R e fe re n ce s

Selection Committee Members:

L o ca tio n to

P ro p o se d

R e g io n

Selection Committee Evaluation

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Current Workload / Professional & Technical Staff

Miles from the Project $0.00 - $250,000.00

00-50 $250,001.00 - $500,000.00

51-100 $500,001.00 - $750,000.00 101-150 Above $750,000.01

151-200 201-250

251-300

301-350

351-400

401-450

451-500 501 +

24 10

5 5

0 (ZERO)

10 = A+

9 = A

8 = A-

7 = B+

6 = B

5 = B-

4 = C+

3 = C

2 = C-

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

0 0

14 = B-

12 = C+

BELOW EXPECTATION BELOW EXPECTATION 10 = C

8 = C- 0 S u b to ta l:

20 = A-

18 = B+

MEETS EXPECTATION MEETS EXPECTATION 16 = B

24 = A+

ABOVE EXPECTATION ABOVE EXPECTATION 22 = A

0 0 00 0 A v e ra g e

S c o re

0 0 S u b to ta l:

A v e ra g e

S c o re

NON-COMPLIANT

Number on Committee Number on Committee

0 (ZERO) NON-COMPLIANT

Key Personnel and Relevant Projects Ability to Perform Contract Delivery Available Points (Highest Score) Available Points (Highest Score)

Points

Location Table A

Rating

For Continuing Contracts, or Normal Complexity Projects

Current Workload - Table B

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8 25 Number on Committee 5 5

25 = A+

23 = A

21 = A-

19 = B+

17 = B

15 = B-

14 = C+

13 = C

12 = C-

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 00 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

0 0 S u b to ta l:

ABOVE

EXPECTATION

19 = A

17 = B+

BELOW

EXPECTATION

14 = C+

BELOW

EXPECTATION

13 = C

12 = C- S u b to ta l:

A v e ra g e

S c o re

A v e ra g e

S c o re

MEETS

EXPECTATION

0 S u b to ta l:

A v e ra g e

S c o re

ABOVE

EXPECTATION

20 = A+

5 = B MEETS EXPECTATION

3 =C BELOW EXPECTATION

NON-COMPLIANT

MEETS

EXPECTATION

16 = B

15 = B

8 = A ABOVE EXPECTATION

0 0 0

18 = A

Number on Committee Number on Committee 5

0 (ZERO) NON-COMPLIANT NON-COMPLIANT

0 0

0 (ZERO)

0 0

Understanding of Program and Project Requirements Example Project Past Performance / References Approach and Methodology Available Points (Highest Score) Available Points (Highest Score) Available Points (Highest Score) 20

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DRAFT

WILTON SIMPSON

COMMISSIONER

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

CONTINUING CONTRACT

CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEERING

SERVICES TERM AGREEMENT

This CONTINUING CONTRACT CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEERING SERVICES (“Term Agreement”), made and entered into this day of , 2026 by and between the FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, the DEPARTMENT, and TBD the CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEERING FIRM.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Request for Statement of Qualifications No. SOQ DOA 26 27 37 (“SOQ”), the CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEER was awarded the opportunity to provide CIVIL AND BRIDGE ENGINEERING SERVICES. (“Services”) for the DEPARTMENT subject to the DEPARTMENT’s issuance of an AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEER as more particularly described in SOQ DOA 26 27 37.

WHEREAS, the parties entered into this Term Agreement _________________ which defines the types of professional services.

WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into this Term Agreement to establish certain obligations and set forth the duration of the Services to be provided by the CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEER upon the issuance of an AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CIVIL AND

BRIDGE -ENGINEER.

ACCORDINGLY, in consideration of the mutual promises contained in the SOQ and the CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEER response thereto, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

I. Initial Term.

This Term Agreement shall be effective upon being fully executed and shall expire 3 years;

thereafter, unless terminated earlier, extended, or renewed in accordance with the terms hereof.

II. Renewal Term.

Upon mutual written agreement, the parties may renew this Term Agreement on the same terms and conditions on a yearly basis for no more than three years.

III. Extension Term.

Upon mutual written agreement, the parties may extend this Term Agreement on the same terms and conditions for a single period only not to exceed six months.

Notwithstanding any conflicting provision in this Term Agreement, the conditions of this Term Agreement shall survive the expiration of this Term Agreement number _______________ for all

ATTACHMENT G

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AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEER (Agreements) issued before the termination of this Term Agreement.

IV. Term Agreement.

The following project specific documents, when executed or approved by the parties, are incorporated into and made a part of this Term Agreement, which in case of conflict will have the following order of precedence:

1. AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEER (APPENDIX I)

2. CIVIL AND BRIDGE -ENGINEER Predesign Proposal

3. Request for Proposal: SOQ DOA 26 27 37 – CIVIL AND BRIDGE -ENGINEERING

SERVICES CONTINUING CONTRACT – STATEWIDE

This Term Agreement (inclusive of any terms or project specific documents incorporated by reference) supersedes all previous oral or written communications, representations, or agreements on this subject.

V. Agreement Between Owner and Civil and Bridge - Engineer

CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEER shall not perform any Services unless and until the AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CIVIL AND BRIDGE -ENGINEER is executed by the DEPARTMENT and CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEER. The DEPARTMENT will not be responsible for any Services rendered prior the full execution of the AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEER. DEPARTMENT’s execution of this Term Agreement does not obligate the DEPARTMENT to execute an AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEER nor guarantee that the CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEER will be granted an opportunity to provide Services hereunder.

VI. Liability.

The DEPARTMENT shall not assume any liability for the acts and omissions of the CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEER, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, subcontractors, representatives, and successors. The CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEER shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the DEPARTMENT and the DEPARTMENT’s employees from and against any damages, losses, or expenses (including attorneys’ fees, paralegal fees, witness fees, and court costs) (collectively, “Losses”) due to claim(s) brought by third party(ies) that arise out of or relate to this Agreement or the Services, except to the extent that the DEPARTMENT or DEPARTMENT’s employees intentionally caused such Losses.

VII. Amendments/ Modifications.

Any changes to this Term Agreement must be mutually agreed upon and incorporated in written amendments to this Term Agreement. Changes to the Term Agreement may be incorporated by reference to any or all AGREEMENTS BETWEEN OWNER AND CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEER assigned under this Term Agreement number ____________________.

Any changes to the AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CIVIL AND BRIDGE -ENGINEER must be mutually agreed upon and incorporated by written amendments to the individual

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AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEER for each construction project. The AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEER attached to the SOQ may be amended or modified for each individual project assignment or as required by law.

VIII. Contract Management.

The designated contact for the DEPARTMENT is Robert Ihasz, Division of Administration, Bureau of General Services, 407 S. Calhoun Street, Suite 400, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0800, office number 850-509-9630, email address Robert.Ihasz@fdacs.gov.

The designated contact for the CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEER is TBD and is located at TBD, office number TBD, email address TBD.

Signed by parties to this Agreement:

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AND CONSUMER SERVICES

CIVIL AND BRIDGE ENGINEERING FIRM

Signature Signature

Director of Administration

Title Title

Date Date

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APPENDIX I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND

CIVIL AND BRIDGE ENGINEER

FDACS PROJECT NO: ####

SOLICITATION NO: ### ### ## ## ##

STATE FLAIR CODES: 4210############

Org Code and EO: #### Category: ######, Year: ####/##

PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION: Project Name Project Location Street Address City, State, Zip

CIVIL AND BRIDGE ENGINEER: Engineering Firm Name Mailing Address City, State, Zip

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AGREEMENT FOR CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEERING SERVICES

THIS AGREEMENT FOR CIVIL AND BRIDGE - ENGINEERING SERVICES (“Agreement”) is made and entered into this _____________day of ____________________________, 20____, by and between the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, hereinafter called the Owner/Department, and

TBD

Address City, State, Zip

FEDERAL TAX ID NUMBER: ##-######

hereinafter called the Civil and Bridge Engineer.

WITNESSETH, that whereas the Owner intends to implement the project as described on the cover page of this Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, the Owner and the Civil and Bridge Engineer, for the consideration hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1: THE CIVIL AND BRIDGE ENGINEER AGREES TO PROVIDE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE PROJECT AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH

1.1 The only personnel of the Civil and Bridge Engineer authorized to work on the project (“Key Personnel”) shall be prescribed in the attached Exhibit I. The Civil and Bridge Engineer shall not deviate from these Key Personnel without first obtaining the written consent of the Owner.

1.2 The Civil and Bridge Engineer shall provide all services set forth in this Agreement consistent with the skill and care ordinarily provided by Florida-licensed Civil and Bridge engineers under the same circumstances.

1.3 The Civil and Bridge Engineer shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, orders, judgments, and other governmental requirements that are applicable in any manner to the project or its funding. Ignorance on the part of the Civil and Bridge Engineer will in no way relieve the Civil and Bridge Engineer from this responsibility nor excuse the Civil and Bridge Engineer’s failure to comply therewith.

1.4 This Agreement supersedes any prior negotiations, representations, or agreements not included or incorporated into this agreement. In addition to any exhibits attached hereto, the following documents are incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement: (1) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Statement of Qualifications dated ________________ (“SOQ Solicitation”); and (2) the Civil and Bridge Engineer’s responsive submission to the SOQ Solicitation (“SOQ Submission”). Any reference herein to a document (including this Agreement) is to that document as same may be duly amended from time to time.

This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by both the Owner and the Civil and Bridge Engineer. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between any of the documents referenced in this Article 1.4, the controlling document(s) in order of precedence will be (1) this Agreement (including all attachments and exhibits attached hereto); (2) the SOQ Solicitation; and (3) the SOQ Submission.

ARTICLE 2: THE OWNER AGREES TO PAY

THE CIVIL AND BRIDGE ENGINEER AS COMPENSATION FOR ITS SERVICES

2.1 For Basic Services, as defined in Article 3, the lump sum of $00,000.00 (XXX Thousand Dollars) is to be paid as described in Article 10.1(1).

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2.2 Additional Services, as defined in Article 4, require prior written authorization from the Owner’s project manager, (insert name of FDACS project manager) (“Owner’s Project Manager”). Additional Services shall be paid either as a fixed rate fee per position category as set forth in Exhibit IV (“Fixed Rate Fee”) or as a lump sum of $00,000.00 (XXX Thousand Dollars) for the Civil and Bridge Engineer’s successful completion of all authorized Additional Services. The written authorization from the Owner’s Project Manager will specify whether the Additional Services are to be paid as a Fixed Rate Fee or as a lump sum.

2.3 Reimbursable Expense, as defined in Article 6, require prior written authorization from the Owner’s Project Manager and will be paid in the amount expended as prescribed in Article 10.1(3) and Exhibit III.

ARTICLE 3: CIVIL AND BRIDGE ENGINEER’S BASIC SERVICES

3.1 Concept / Schematic Design Phase

3.1.1 The Civil and Bridge Engineer shall consult with the Owner to ascertain the requirements of the project, including the Owner’s schedule, budget, project site, project purpose, and alternative approaches to design and construction of the Project.

3.1.2 The Civil and Bridge Engineer shall prepare Concept / Schematic Design Documents to be approved by the Owner, which shall include a summary developed to sufficient detail to convey an initial indication of the design of the Project, functional relationships of all interior and exterior areas, the relationship of the Project to the site, the materials to be used in construction, and a summary of the types of mechanical, electrical, and structural systems to be utilized.

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