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The file is a Request for Proposal (RFP 25 8317) issued by the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) for professional engineering design, consulting, and support services for the Belle Isle Secondary Water Main Replacement project in Florida. The procurement will follow the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA) and involves replacing approximately 4.5 miles of 2-inch galvanized water main and 1.5 miles of 6-inch and 8-inch cast iron water main along Hoffner Avenue in the Belle Isle area. A pre-response conference is scheduled for June 26, 2025, with final proposal responses due by July 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The required services include comprehensive engineering design, surveying, geotechnical investigation, permitting, bidding assistance, and construction administration, with a contract term extending from the effective date through final project completion.

Respondents must be licensed Florida Professional Engineers with at least 10 consecutive years of engineering design experience in Florida, demonstrating specific capabilities in water distribution system design. The preliminary estimated construction cost ranges between $10-12 million, with evaluation criteria encompassing qualifications, experience, project team composition, approach, safety performance, and financial soundness. The solicitation indicates an interest in minority/women-owned business participation and potential local economic development opportunities benefiting the Orlando area or State of Florida. Proposers must submit detailed documentation including financial reports, insurance certificates, compliance forms, and project reference details, with the selected consultant responsible for addressing ongoing infrastructure challenges such as water quality complaints and frequent water main repairs in the Belle Isle area.