ISSUE DATE: July 2, 2026

NOTICE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR

ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR LONG LAKE AND VERONA PARK -

CDBG-DR INFRASTRUCTURE AND MITIGATION PROJECTS

RFP Y26-810-JF

The Board of, Orange County, Florida, is accepting sealed electronic Proposals to be received for Engineering Design Services for Long Lake and Verona Park - CDBG- DR Infrastructure and Mitigation Projects.

Copies of the Request for Proposals (RFP) documents may be obtained from the Orange County Procurement Division by download at:

https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/orangecountyfl

SUBMISSION DUE DATE:

Sealed Electronic offers for furnishing the above will be accepted up to 4:00 PM (local time), Thursday, August 6, 2026, via the electronic procurement portal referenced above.

To maintain a secured sealed process electronic submissions are required to be made through the OpenGov Procurement portal only at:

https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/orangecountyfl.

Firms shall not be permitted to hand-deliver, mail, telephone, fax or email offers.

Responses received after the submission deadline and/or transmitted outside of the designated OpenGov Procurement portal shall be rejected.

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:

A Non-Mandatory Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 2:00PM, Via TEAMS. Attendance is not mandatory but is encouraged.

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/268914074817737?p=aheHmlnwBgMjsWPxHY

Meeting ID: 268 914 074 817 737 Passcode:MX6bK3eP Dial in by phone 1-689-206-9279, 544294339# Phone conference ID: 544 294 339#

Carrie Mathes, MPA, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M.

Manager II, Procurement Division https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/orangecountyfl https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/orangecountyfl https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/268914074817737?p=aheHmlnwBgMjsWPxHY

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

To ensure that your Proposal is responsive, you are urged to request clarification or guidance on any issues involving this solicitation before submission of your response.

Your point-of-contact for this solicitation is Julianne Foyil at (407) 836-5639. You may contact Julianne Foyil at any time during this process, including during the blackout period.

This solicitation includes engineering design services for two Orange County’s projects that will receive financial assistance from HUD via the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR). Compliance with federal laws and requirements are mandatory components of this solicitation.

RFP # Y26-810-JF

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTICE

PAGE

PURPOSE 1

INSTRUCTION TO PROPOSERS 1

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 4

ORAL INTERPRETATION 4

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE 4

DRAFT CONTRACT 4

SOLICITATION CANCELLATIONS 4

SELECTION 4

ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION/CANCELLATION 4

CLARIFICATION 4

WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL 4

PROPOSAL PREPARATION 5

SHORTLISTS, PROTESTS AND LOBBYING 5

ETHICS COMPLIANCE 5

JOINT VENTURE FIRMS 6

CONFLICT/NON-CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND LITIGATION STATEMENT 6

PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME STATEMENT (FS 287.133) 6

SUBCONSULTANTS 6

CONTINGENT FEES 7

CONTRACT AWARD CRITERIA 7

KEY PERSONNEL 7

REFERENCE CHECKS 7

VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS 8

WEIGHTED CRITERIA 8

SIMILAR PROJECTS 9

EXPERIENCE OF PROJECT TEAM 9

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 10

PROCEDURES AFTER RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS 11

COST AND PRICING DATA 11

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION 12

DEBRIEFING OF PROPOSERS 12

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION 12

DEVELOPMENT OR ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPMENT OF

SPECIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS/STATEMENTS OF WORK 13

FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS 13

SUBCONTRACTING AND REQUIRED OUTREACH TO SMALL AND 14

MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MBE), WOMEN BUSINESS

ENTERPRISES (WBE), VETERAN-OWNED AND LABOR SURPLUS AREA FIRMS

DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION 16

FLORIDA CONVICTED/SUSPENDED/DISCRIMINATORY COMPLAINTS 16

EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF SERVICES

EXHIBIT B DRAFT CONTRACT

PROPOSER INFORMATION FORM A

PROJECT TEAM FORM B

INTENTIONALLY OMITTED FORM C

SIMILAR PROJECTS (PROJECT MANAGER) FORM D

SIMILAR PROJECTS (PROJECT ENGINEER) FORM E

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE OF PROJECT TEAM FORM F

INTENTIONALLY OMITTED FORM G

PROJECT SCOPE, APPROACH & UNDERSTANDING FORM H

CONFLICT/NON-CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT FORM I

INTENTIONALLY OMITTED FORM J

JOINT VENTURE INFORMATION FORM K

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE FORM FORM L

DRAFT CONTRACT REDLINES AND EXCEPTIONS TABLE FORM M

SPECIFIC PROJECT EXPENDITURE REPORT FORM N

RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURE FORM FORM O

E-VERIFICATION CERTIFICATION FORM P

AGENT AUTHORIZATION FORM FORM Q

CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING FOR

CONTRACTS, GRANTS, LOANS, AND COOPERATIVE

AGREEMENTS, APPENDIX A, 44 C.F.R. PART 18 FORM R

SCHEDULE OF SUBCONTRACTING AND AFFIDAVIT OF FORM S

COMPLIANCE WITH 2 CFR §200.321 REQUIREMENTS

(OR 45 C.F.R. §75.330 FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FUNDS)

FEDERAL DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION FORM FORM T

INSURANCE SAMPLE DOCUMENTS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR LONG LAKE AND VERONA PARK - CDBG-

DR INFRASTRUCTURE AND MITIGATION PROJECTS

RFP # Y26-810-JF

This solicitation includes engineering design services for two Orange County’s projects that will receive financial assistance from HUD via the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR). Compliance with federal laws and requirements are mandatory components of this solicitation.

PURPOSE:

The Board of County Commissioners, Orange County, Florida, is soliciting Proposals to provide Engineering Design Services for Long Lake and Verona Park - CDBG-DR Infrastructure and Mitigation Projects.

Sealed Electronic offers for furnishing the above will be accepted up to 4:00 PM (local time), Thursday, August 6, 2026, via the electronic procurement portal referenced above.

To maintain a secured sealed process electronic submissions are required to be made through the OpenGov Procurement portal only at:

https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/orangecountyfl.

Firms shall not be permitted to hand-deliver, mail, telephone, fax or email offers.

Responses received after the submission deadline and/or transmitted outside of the designated OpenGov Procurement portal shall be rejected.

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:

A Non-Mandatory Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 2:00PM, Via TEAMS. Attendance is not mandatory but is encouraged.

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/268914074817737?p=aheHmlnwBgMjsWPxHY

Meeting ID: 268 914 074 817 737 Passcode:MX6bK3eP Dial in by phone 1-689-206-9279, 544294339# Phone conference ID: 544 294 339#

INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS:

1. The time and date for receipt of proposals will be strictly observed. The time/date stamp clock in the electronic submittal portal shall serve as the official authority to determine timeliness of the Proposal.

2. The decision to refuse to consider a proposal that was received beyond the date/time established in the solicitation shall not be the basis for a protest https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/orangecountyfl https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/268914074817737?p=aheHmlnwBgMjsWPxHY pursuant to the Orange County (Procurement Ordinance).

3. All proposals will be opened publicly, in accordance with the public notice, and the names of all timely Proposers shall be read aloud.

Public Openings are held each Wednesday at 9:30am and Friday at 9:30am. A public opening of responses will be conducted at the next posted Procurement Public Meeting following the submission deadline. In the event of a County Holiday or unforeseen delay, responses shall remain sealed until the next public meeting.

Firms will be able to attend the public opening virtually, see the following instructions:

Visit:

https://ocfl.webex.com/ocfl/j.php?MTID=m59bb20319c748f1e60a933cf59c7125b

Meeting number: 286 177 361 Password: Go2Meeting Join by phone Option 1: 1-408-792-6300 Access code: 286 177 361 Join by phone Option 2: 1-617-315-0740 Access code: 286 177 361 Join by phone Option 3: 1-602-666-0783 Access code: 286 177 361

The physical meeting location is:

400 E. South Street, 2nd Floor, Orlando, Florida 32801

4. Proposers must submit ONLY the attached forms, lettered A through T, in the same order as presented herein. Failure to submit all forms may result in disqualification of your Proposal. However, failure to submit forms B, D, E, F, and H may negatively impact the evaluation of the Proposal. This shall also apply to Form K if the Proposer is submitting as a Joint Venture.

The County shall not be responsible for re-calculation or interpretations of information provided on any form.

NOTE: These forms are periodically edited. Proposers must use the forms as they appear herein for this project.

5. Modification or alteration of the documents contained in this solicitation or the contract resulting from this solicitation shall only be made upon receipt of prior written consent of the County.

6. Failure of any Proposer to comply with the INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS and Terms and Conditions of this Request for Proposals, may render the proposal non responsive and ineligible from further consideration.

7. The submission of GSA Forms 254 or 255 are not acceptable. The submission of these forms shall result in disqualification of your proposal as non-responsive.

8. Proposers are instructed NOT to include pictures, drawings, graphs, dividers or table of contents. Submittal of pictures, drawings, graphs, dividers and/or table of contents may result in disqualification of your proposal as non-responsive.

9. With respect to Forms D, E, F and H, no landscape printing on pages will be permitted. Also with respect to Forms D, E, F and H, print must be no smaller than 12 point.

https://ocfl.webex.com/ocfl/j.php?MTID=m59bb20319c748f1e60a933cf59c7125b

10. QUESTIONS

The question and answer module of OpenGov IS being utilized for this solicitation.

Timely questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in accordance with the deadline for questions: July 22, 2026 at 5:00PM EST. Consideration for modification or alteration of the documents contained in this solicitation shall be requested during the specified question period, before the applicable deadline.

Answers for timely questions will be addressed in the OpenGov question and answer module or as an addenda to this solicitation depending on volume.

Participants are encouraged to subscribe as a follower and monitor all notifications.

The answers to questions or the addendum will be available on the Internet for access by potential proposers. Proposers are instructed not to contact the initiating division directly.

Proposers shall not direct any queries or statements concerning their proposal to the Orange County Procurement Committee or County staff during the selection process, from the time of submission of a proposal until the execution of a contract.

Any proposer who initiates any discussions with staff in any manner other than that described below is subject to disqualification from this procurement. However, you may contact the Contracting Agent at any time during this process, including during the Black Out Period.

No oral interpretation of this Request for Proposals shall be considered binding.

The County shall be bound by information and statements only when such statements are written and executed under the authority of the Procurement Division Manager.

Beyond questions and answers, any and all modifications, clarifications, interpretations and supplemental instructions will be in the form of a written addendum which, if issued, will be available for download. All addenda and questions/answers so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents and receipt shall be acknowledged as specified herein.

This provision exists solely for the convenience and administrative efficiency of Orange County. No proposer or other third party gains any rights by virtue of this provision or the application thereof, nor shall any proposer or third party have any standing to sue or cause of action arising there from.

Untimely questions are unable to be submitted in the question and answer module, thereafter respondents raising critical concerns must email 'Procurement Contact Email. Critical clarifications may be made via addenda, however, untimely questions may not be considered.

11. Information regarding Procurement Committee scheduling and Board approvals are available by calling the Procurement Division Reception Desk at (407) 836-5635 or by accessing the Procurement Committee schedule at http://apps.ocfl.net/OrangeBids/Procurement/default.asp.

12. If your response contains any information deemed confidential, in accordance with http://apps.ocfl.net/OrangeBids/Procurement/default.asp

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, provide an additional upload with a redacted version of your response labeled REDACTED. Electronic copy shall be in Microsoft Word or Adobe – the most recent software version.

13. ORAL INTERPRETATION

No oral interpretation of this Request for Proposals shall be considered binding.

The County shall be bound by information and statements only when such statements are written and executed under the authority of the Manager of the Procurement Division.

14. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

The Drug Free Workplace Form (Form L) is attached and shall be completed and submitted with your proposal.

15. DRAFT CONTRACT

The Draft Contract of this agreement (Exhibit B) is provided for reference and redlining. Proposed redlines, recommendations, and exceptions will only be considered for terms and conditions within the Draft Contract (Exhibit B).

Proposers are required to use the provided table format provided in Form M (Attachments) to articulate any proposed redlines to the Draft Contract. This structured format must be strictly followed to ensure proper evaluation. Note, exceptions relating to Instruction to Proposers, Terms and Conditions, Exhibit A Scope of Work/Services, and Supplemental Terms and Conditions will not be considered and should not be submitted.

Proposers are reminded that the purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to conduct a structured evaluation of competitive proposals. Any deviations from the prescribed RFP format or submission requirements that may hinder the County's ability to evaluate proposals effectively may result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive. Strict adherence to the submission guidelines is mandatory. Proposers are strongly encouraged to fully utilize the designated question and answer period to obtain all necessary clarifications before finalizing their proposals.

Modifications or alterations to the contract requested by proposer will only be deemed valid if mutually agreed upon in writing by both parties. The contract that the County intends to use for award is enclosed for reference. Any exceptions to this standard contract must be clearly indicated by return of the standard contract with the Proposal, with exceptions clearly noted using Form M. The County has the right to require the selected Proposer to sign the attached contract or to negotiate revisions to the contract language prior to execution of the contract, at its discretion.

16. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL

Any proposal may be withdrawn until the date and time set above for the submission of the proposals. Any proposals not so withdrawn shall constitute an irrevocable offer, for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days, to provide to the County the services set forth in this Request for Proposals, or until one or more of the proposals have been awarded.

17. SOLICITATION CANCELLATIONS

Orange County reserves the right, and the Manager of the Procurement Division has absolute and sole discretion, to cancel a solicitation at any time prior to approval of the award by the Board of County Commissioners when such approval is required. The decision to cancel a solicitation cannot be the basis for a protest pursuant to the Orange County Code.

18. TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. A minimum coverage of Professional Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 (with a deductible permitted not in excess of $100,000.00) will be required for this project.

2. Selection shall be in accordance with F.S. 287.055 and the County’s adopted selection procedures.

3. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals that it may in its sole discretion deem non responsive, to waive technicalities, or to accept the Proposal which, in its sole judgment, is most advantageous and best serves the over-all interests of the County.

4. The County reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted and to request additional information of one or more Proposers after the deadline for receipt of Proposals.

5. Any Proposal may be withdrawn until the date and time set above for the submission of the Proposals.

6. By submission of a Proposal, the Proposer agrees that all costs associated with the preparation of his/her Proposal will be the sole responsibility of the Proposer. The Proposer also agrees that the County bears no responsibility for any costs associated with the preparation of the Proposal and/or any administrative or judicial proceedings resulting from the solicitation process.

7. Proposers must not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age or national origin.

8. The Proposer understands that this RFP does not constitute an agreement or contract with the Proposer.

9. Any Proposer who submits in its Proposal to the County any information that is determined by the County, in its sole opinion, to be substantially inaccurate, misleading, exaggerated, or incorrect may be disqualified from consideration.

10. The Respondent's attention is directed to the fact that all applicable Federal and State laws, municipal and county ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over any part of the project shall apply to the Contract throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the Contract the same as though herein written.

Respondents are hereby provided notice of the provisions of Section 287.05701, Florida Statutes

19. SELECTION

Selection shall be in accordance with F.S. 287.055 and the County’s adopted selection procedures.

20. ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION/CANCELLATION

The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals that it may in its sole discretion deem non responsive, to waive technicalities, or to accept the Proposal which, in its sole judgment, is most advantageous and best serves the over-all interests of the County.

21. CLARIFICATION

The County reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted and to request additional information of one or more Proposers after the deadline for receipt of Proposals.

22. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL

Any Proposal may be withdrawn until the date and time set above for the submission of the Proposals.

23. PROPOSAL PREPARATION

By submission of a Proposal, the Proposer agrees that all costs associated with the preparation of their Proposal will be the sole responsibility of the Proposer.

The Proposer also agrees that the County bears no responsibility for any costs associated with the preparation of the Proposal and/or any administrative or judicial proceedings resulting from the solicitation process.

24. SHORTLISTS, PROTESTS AND LOBBYING: The recommended short list of firms, rank by score, highest to lowest, will be posted for review by interested parties at the Procurement Division and at http://apps.ocfl.net/OrangeBids/AwardsRec/default.asp prior to submission through the appropriate approval process and will remain for a period of five full business days. Failure to file a protest to the Procurement Division Manager by 5:00 PM on the fifth full business day after the posting date shall constitute a waiver of protest proceedings. Additional information relative to protests can be found at the following site:

http://www.orangecountyfl.net/VendorServices/VendorProtestProcedures.aspx

Orange County Lobbyist Regulations General Information

A lobbying blackout period shall commence upon issuance of the solicitation until the Board selects the successful Proposer. For procurements that do not require http://apps.ocfl.net/OrangeBids/AwardsRec/default.asp http://www.orangecountyfl.net/VendorServices/VendorProtestProcedures.aspx

Board approval, the blackout period commences upon solicitation issuance and concludes upon Contract award. Additional information relative to lobbying can be found at:

http://www.orangecountyfl.net/OpenGovernment/LobbingAtOrangeCounty.aspx

The Board of County Commissioners may void any Contract where the County Mayor, one or more County Commissioners, or a County staff person has been lobbied in violation of the blackout period restrictions of Ordinance No. 2002-15.

25. ETHICS COMPLIANCE

The following forms are included in this solicitation and shall be completed and submitted as indicated below:

a. Orange County Specific Project Expenditure Report -The purpose of this form is to document any expenses incurred by a lobbyist for the purposes described in Section 2-351, Orange County Code. This form shall be completed and submitted with any bid, proposal or other response to an Orange County solicitation.

The bidder, proposer or responder to the solicitation shall not be awarded a contract unless this form has been completed and submitted. Any questions concerning this form shall be addressed to the contract agent identified in the applicable solicitation. Also, a listing of the most frequently asked questions concerning this form is attached for your information.

b. Relationship Disclosure Form – The purpose of this form is to document any relationships between a bidder, proposer or responder to an Orange County solicitation and the Mayor or any other member of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners. This form shall be completed and submitted with the applicable bid, proposal or response to an Orange County solicitation. No contract award will be made unless this form has been completed and submitted. Any questions concerning this form shall be addressed to the contracting agent identified in the applicable solicitation. Also, a listing of the most frequently asked questions concerning this form is attached for your information.

26. JOINT VENTURE FIRMS

Joint venture firms must complete and submit with their Proposal the form titled “Information for Determining Joint Venture Eligibility”, (Form K) and a copy of the formal written and executed agreement between all joint venture parties. This joint venture agreement must indicate the parties’ respective roles, responsibilities and levels of participation for the project. If proposing as a Joint Venture, the Joint Venture shall obtain and maintain all contractually required insurance in the name of the Joint Venture as required by the Contract. Individual insurance in the name of the parties to the Joint venture will not be accepted. Failure to timely submit a completed Form K along with an attached written and executed copy of the joint venture agreement may result in disqualification of your Proposal.

27. CONFLICT/NON-CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND LITIGATION STATEMENT

Conflict/Non-Conflict of Interest and Litigation Statement shall be completed and http://www.orangecountyfl.net/OpenGovernment/LobbingAtOrangeCounty.aspx signed. Additional requested information shall be attached, if applicable.

28. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME STATEMENT (FS 287.133)

A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a bid or Proposal on a contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit bids on leases of real property to a public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, subconsultant or Consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Florida State Statutes Section 287.017 for CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list.

29. SUBCONSULTANTS

Proposers shall list all proposed subconsultants to be used. Include names, addresses, phone numbers, type of work subcontracted (discipline, trade or commodity) and proposed percentage of work. Form B is provided for this information. Additionally, proposers shall complete the Schedule of Subcontracting and Affidavit of Compliance with 2 CFR §200.321 Requirements (or 45 C.F.R.

§75.330 for Health and Human Services Funds), Form S.

Proposers are expressly prohibited from substituting subconsultants projected to perform five percent (5%) or more of the over-all work as stated in the written Proposal. Such substitution, for any reason, after opening of the Proposal, and prior to award by the County shall result in disqualification of the Proposal from further consideration for award, except in extraordinary circumstances. Examples of such circumstances are the subconsultants’ firm going out of business; death of the owner of the firm; or the inability of the subconsultant to perform the work specified. Should such an occurrence arise, it must be substantiated, and the subconsultant substitution approved, by the County prior to contract execution.

Requests for substitution of subconsultants who are cumulatively scheduled to perform less than five percent (5%) of the over-all scope of services may be considered only prior to final scoring of Proposals by the Procurement Committee.

Such requests for substitution must be in writing accompanied by a written withdrawal from the originally listed subconsultant. Failure to comply with these requirements shall result in disqualification of the Proposal from further consideration for award. The Procurement Committee shall be the sole determinant regarding acceptance/rejection of requested substitutions.

30. CONTINGENT FEES

The Proposer warrants that they have not employed or retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Proposer, to solicit or secure this Contract and that they have not paid or agreed to pay any person, company, corporation, individual or firm other than a bona fide employee working solely for the Proposer any fee, commission, percentage, gift or any other consideration, contingent upon or resulting from the award of this Contract. For the breach or violation of this provision, the County shall have the right to terminate the Agreement at its sole discretion, without liability and to deduct from the Contract price, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, gift or consideration.

31. CONTRACT AWARD CRITERIA

The County anticipates awarding two contracts for this requirement. The top ranked firm will be awarded Engineering Design Services for Long Lake with a not to exceed budget of $1,486,702.00. The second ranked firm will be awarded Engineering Design Services for Verona Park with a not to exceed budget of $390,455.30.

32. KEY PERSONNEL

The proposed Project Manager and proposed Project Engineer may be two different individuals. The proposed Project Manager must be currently employed by the Prime Consultant, and both must be a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Florida.

33. REFERENCE CHECKS

The contact person listed as a reference shall be someone who has personal knowledge of the Proposer’s performance during the referenced project. Contact persons must have been informed that they are being used as a reference and that the County may be calling or emailing them. More than one person can be listed but all must have knowledge of the project.

DO NOT list principals or officers who will not be able to answer specific questions regarding the project. Failure of references listed to respond to the County’s inquiries may negatively impact the rating of the Proposal. The reference shall be the owner or a representative of the owner. An owner’s representative is defined as a firm or individual hired by the owner to oversee the design or construction oversight services performed by the prime consultant. Consultants or Consultants who provided services under the referenced project (contract) shall not be accepted as references unless they were hired as the owner’s representative for the referenced project (contract).

34. VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

The Contractor is required to be registered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system prior to entering into a contract with Orange County.

The Contractor shall use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the Contractor during the contract term. The Contractor shall include an express provision in all of its subcontracts requiring subcontractors, who perform work or provide services pursuant to the contract, to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by the subcontractor during the contract term. The Contractor shall obtain from its subcontractor(s) an affidavit stating that the subcontractor does not employ, contract with, or subcontract with an unauthorized alien. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of such affidavit for the duration of the contract. For more information on this process, please refer to United States Citizenship and Immigration Service site at:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis.

Only those employees determined eligible to work within the United States shall be employed under this contract.

By submission of a bid in response to this solicitation, the Contractor affirms that all employees in the above categories shall undergo e-verification before placement on this contract. The Contractor shall commit to comply with this requirement by completing the E-Verification certification, attached to this solicitation.

A public employer, contractor, or subcontractor who has a good faith belief that a person or entity with which it is contracting has knowingly violated Section 448.09(1), Florida Statutes is obligated to terminate the contract with the person or entity pursuant to Section 448.095(5)(c)1, Florida Statutes. If Orange County terminates the contract for the foregoing reason, the contractor may not be awarded a public contract for at least one (1) year after the date on which the contract was terminated, and the contractor will be liable for any additional costs incurred by Orange County as a result of the termination of the contract.

35. WEIGHTED CRITERIA

The following criteria and weights shall be utilized in the evaluation of the Proposals:

Criteria Weight

Similar Projects Completed by the Proposed 15 Project Manager (Form D)

Similar Projects Completed by the Proposed 10 Project Engineer (Form E)

Skills and Experience of the Project Team 15 (Form F)

Approach, Understanding, Scope Response 30 (Form H)

TOTAL 70

Impacts to Evaluation

If, due to regulatory or legislative updates, one or more of the weighted evaluation criteria identified in this solicitation cannot be applied, the minimum threshold to proceed shall be established at 60% of the maximum total weighted points (excluding bonus http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis points, in the threshold calculation only). This adjustment is intended to preserve the integrity and intended balance of the evaluation process.

36. SIMILAR PROJECTS

PROJECT MANAGER

"Similar Projects" for the proposed Project Manager for the purposes of this Request for Proposals (RFP) has been defined as:

A stormwater retrofit project in a residential area, successfully completed within the last 10 years immediately preceding the due date of proposals in response to this RFP, which modified the existing stormwater systems to a permitted higher level of service of flood control (such as but not limited to, closed drainage systems consisting of pipes and inlets; open channel systems with culverts; stormwater pump stations and connecting force main pipes).

Each of the following are mandatory elements:

a. The basin area study was at least 25 acres.

b. A minimum project construction cost of $200,000.

c. The retrofit construction must have been within or along a public right-of-way frontage or backyard public right-of-way/drainage easement.

d. The designed and constructed project drainage system was at least 300 linear feet in length.

Proposers are instructed to submit three projects that demonstrate the following elements:

1. Engineering Study: The Project Manager was in responsible charge of the project oversight/management, quality control/quality assurance, client liaison and scope development/fee negotiation of hydrologic/hydraulic computer modeling of the existing stormwater system and the conceptual improvement design including such elements as: Permitting requirements (permit type, or if applicable, permit exemption), Preliminary engineer’s estimate, Environmental impacts, and Identification of any right-of-way needs.

2. Final Design Services: The Project Manager was in responsible charge of the project oversight/management, quality control/quality assurance, client liaison and scope development/fee negotiation for the design and preparation of the construction plans, specifications, engineer’s estimate, and supporting construction documents, any right-of-way requirements, and any public information program support services.

3. Permitting Services: The Project Manager was in responsible charge of the project oversight/management, quality control/quality assurance, client liaison and scope development/fee negotiation for the permitting of the project including all applicable Water Management District (WMD) permits, and other local, state, and federal stormwater and construction permits. The PM must have successfully acquired the WMD permit or permit exemption letter and must provide the permit/exemption number. (Acquired permit exemption satisfies this element.)

4. Post Design Services: The Project Manager was in responsible charge of the project oversight/management, quality control/quality assurance, client liaison, scope development/fee negotiation of the post design services that included each of the following: Bid evaluation assistance, Pre-construction meeting attendance, Construction oversight, as-built plans, and Water Management District Permit certification. (Permit certification is not needed if project received permit exemption.)

For projects to be considered for one full point, all mandatory elements and at least three (3) additional elements must have been successfully demonstrated. In order to be considered for one-half point, all mandatory elements and at least two (2) additional elements must have been successfully demonstrated. If all mandatory elements aren’t successfully demonstrated, the similar project will receive zero points.

Projects that do not successfully demonstrate the mandatory elements and at least two (2) additional elements will receive zero points.

Projects that are NOT considered similar projects:

Roadway resurfacing, paving, milling, or rehabilitation projects where drainage improvements are incidental or limited to minor adjustments.

Traffic signal, intersection, corridor, or transportation operational improvement projects without significant stormwater conveyance or flood control design. Land development or site development projects primarily focused on private development, permitting, utilities, grading, or site infrastructure. Drainwell replacement, rehabilitation, maintenance, or retrofit projects that do not include comprehensive stormwater system analysis and design. Water quality improvement projects focused primarily on treatment, pollutant removal, nutrient reduction, or regulatory compliance without substantial stormwater conveyance, drainage, or flood control elements. Potable water, reclaimed water, force main, sanitary sewer, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, or water treatment facility projects that do not include major stormwater management or drainage system design components.

Project relevance will be evaluated based on the extent to which the work demonstrates comparable stormwater management, drainage system design, or flood control complexity, regardless of project label or sector.

PROJECT ENGINEER

"Similar Projects" for the proposed Project Engineer for the purposes of this Request for Proposals (RFP) has been defined as:

A stormwater retrofit project in a residential area, successfully completed within the last 10 years immediately preceding the due date of proposals in response to this RFP, which modified the existing stormwater systems to a permitted higher level of service of flood control (such as but not limited to, closed drainage systems consisting of pipes and inlets; open channel systems with culverts; stormwater pump stations and connecting force main pipes).

Each of the following are mandatory elements:

e. The studied project basin area was at least 25 acres.

f. A minimum project construction cost of $200,000.

g. The retrofit construction must have been within or along a public right-of-way frontage or backyard public right-of-way/drainage easement.

h. The designed and constructed project drainage system was at least 300 linear feet in length.

Proposers are instructed to submit three projects that demonstrate the following elements:

1. Engineering Study: The Project Engineer was in responsible charge of the hydrologic/hydraulic computer modeling of the existing stormwater system and the conceptual improvement design including such elements as: Permitting requirements (permit type, or if applicable, permit exemption), Preliminary engineer’s estimate, Environmental impacts, and Identification of any right-of- way needs.

2. Final Design Services: The Project Engineer was in responsible charge of the design and preparation of the construction plans, specifications, engineer’s estimate, and supporting construction documents, any right-of-way requirements, and any public information program support services.

3. Permitting Services: The Project Engineer was in responsible charge of the preparation of the permitting of the project including all applicable Water Management District (WMD) permits, and other local, state, and federal stormwater and construction permits. The PE must have successfully acquired the WMD permit or permit exemption letter and must provide the permit/exemption number.

(Acquired permit exemption satisfies this element.)

4. Post Design Services: The Project Engineer was in responsible charge of the post design services that included each of the following: Bid evaluation assistance, Pre-construction meeting attendance, Construction oversight, As- built plans, and Water Management District Permit certification. (Permit certification is not needed if project received permit exemption.)

For projects to be considered for one full point, all mandatory elements and at least three (3) additional elements must have been successfully demonstrated. In order to be considered for one-half point, all mandatory elements and at least two (2) additional elements must have been successfully demonstrated. If all mandatory elements aren’t successfully demonstrated, the similar project will receive zero points. Projects that do not successfully demonstrate the mandatory elements and at least two (2) additional elements will receive zero points.

Projects that are NOT considered similar projects:

Roadway resurfacing, paving, milling, or rehabilitation projects where drainage improvements are incidental or limited to minor adjustments. Traffic signal, intersection, corridor, or transportation operational improvement projects without significant stormwater conveyance or flood control design.

Land development or site development projects primarily focused on private development, permitting, utilities, grading, or site infrastructure. Drainwell replacement, rehabilitation, maintenance, or retrofit projects that do not include comprehensive stormwater system analysis and design. Water quality improvement projects focused primarily on treatment, pollutant removal, nutrient reduction, or regulatory compliance without substantial stormwater conveyance, drainage, or flood control elements. Potable water, reclaimed water, force main, sanitary sewer, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, or water treatment facility projects that do not include major stormwater management or drainage system design components.

Project relevance will be evaluated based on the extent to which the work demonstrates comparable stormwater management, drainage system design, or flood control complexity, regardless of project label or sector.

Engineer of Record: In instances where the Project Manager and Project Engineer worked on the same submitted similar project, the County will accept either individual (Project Manager or Project Engineer) to have signed and sealed the documents/plans.

Under this similar project description, the project may have been performed under a specific contract. Also, a specific project (task authorization) performed under a continuing contract may be submitted. However, the continuing contract is not acceptable as a similar project. If a specific project (task authorization) is submitted to represent any similar project, all details on the similar project form shall be limited to the specific project (task authorization). All elements of a similar project shall be demonstrated within the specific project (task authorization) and not the continuing contract.

Continuing contracts submitted as a similar project will receive a score of zero points. Task authorizations completed under a continuing contract may be submitted as a similar project.

DEFINITIONS:

PROJECT MANAGER:

Defined as the individual who managed the administrative elements of the project, was the primary point of contact for the client and directed the production of the work products.

PROJECT ENGINEER:

Defined as the individual who assisted the Project Manager as the lead technical supervisor of the project activities as described in the similar project criteria. This position also serves as the point of contact for the client in the Project Manager’s absence.

SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE:

Defined as final Completion of the Work and the Owner has accepted the Work.

Proposers are advised that all numerical values associated with referenced similar projects must be clearly identified and described. Proposers are instructed not to use approximations for numerical values, doing so shall result in a score of zero for the similar project. Failure to include complete numerical values shall result in a score of zero for the similar project.

The Proposer shall ensure that the basic description of the similar project, including all required performance requirements and/or dimensions are identified and that the elements are adequately explained in the text. The description shall document how the particular element was performed in conjunction with the overall project. The mere listing of elements without specific details in the body of the description will negatively impact the scoring for the project.

Failure to identify the specific performance requirements and/or dimensions of the project to ensure it meets the similar project description shall negatively impact that project’s score.

Note: Determination of a project as similar shall be at the sole discretion of the County.

37. EXPERIENCE OF THE PROJECT TEAM

It is the responsibility of the Proposer to verify sub consultants and/or other team member’s satisfactory performance on previous Orange County projects.

38. ORAL PRESENTATIONS

At this time, oral presentations are not contemplated for this procurement.

39. PROCEDURES AFTER RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS

a. Proposals will be evaluated, scored and short-listed by a Procurement Committee based on the weighted criteria described herein.

b. After the Procurement Committee completes its evaluation, the evaluation results and the short-listed firms will be posted at the Public Notice Board at the Procurement Division office, 400 E. South St., Second Floor, Orlando, FL 32801 and at http://apps.ocfl.net/OrangeBids/AwardsRec/default.asp.

Upon expiration of the period allowed for protests, the item will be scheduled http://apps.ocfl.net/OrangeBids/AwardsRec/default.asp for the consideration at an upcoming Board of County Commissioners’ meeting. If oral presentations are required, the short-listed firms will be notified of the presentation procedures and schedule. If oral presentations are not required, the short-list will be provided to the Board for discussion and approval.

40. COST AND PRICING DATA

The selected Consultant(s) shall provide the following documentation to support the negotiated fee proposal as a condition precedent to the execution of the contract:

a. An industry standard certified compilation of financial statements for any contract value that does not exceed $250,000, a review of financial statements for all continuing services contracts and any contract value that exceed $250,000, by third-party licensed Certified Public Account (CPA) for the most recently completed fiscal period, or within the last 12 months, clearly showing the costs (not percentage) of direct labor, indirect labor, fringe benefits, general administrative and overhead costs and a statement of profit or operating margin requested.

The County reserves the right to request third-party audited financial statements by a licensed CPA based on project complexity and/or contract value. A detailed general ledger that is reconciled to the statement of direct labor, indirect labor, fringe benefits, general administrative and overhead costs shall be furnished upon request of the County.

All indirect costs shall be computed in accordance with 48 CFR Federal Acquisition Regulations, Part 31.

b. A detailed summary of any transactions between organizations under common control that are included in the indirect costs reported in paragraph “a.” above.

c. Raw labor rates by labor classification certified as accurate by an officer of the company.

d. Breakdown of the fee by task/labor classification and raw or billable hourly rate/number of hours.

e. Summary of fees for services to be provided by subconsultants.

f. Scope of work and fee Proposal from each subconsultant supporting the above summary, on the subconsultants’ letterhead. The scope of work for each sub must support the scope of work of the prime Consultant’s contract.

g. Breakeven multiplier statement from each subconsultant (breakeven multiplier includes direct and indirect labor, general administrative and overhead costs) and the profit or operating margin clearly indicated.

h. Project schedule.

i. Breakdown of all out-of-pocket and/or direct expenses.

j. If any costs for local travel are included, there must be compelling reasons for such costs that must be adequately supported with specific justification.

41. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

The County shall require the selected Consultant to provide the following documentation to support the negotiated Proposal.

a. Scope of service as revised during contract negotiations. Note that changes should serve to clarify the scope and not add or delete from the scope of work as contained in the Request for Proposals.

b. Billable hourly rates for each proposed sub-consultant developed by multiplying the raw labor rates by the breakeven multiplier. This information must be certified by an officer of the firm. Breakeven multiplier includes direct and indirect labor, general administrative and overhead costs. The profit or operating margin must be clearly indicated

c. Valid insurance certificate(s) evidencing contractually required coverage.

42. DEBRIEFING OF PROPOSERS

Not later than thirty (30) days after Board approval of a selection or shortlist, a Proposer may submit a written request to the applicable contracting agent for a debriefing on the evaluation of their proposal. The contracting agent will schedule a meeting with the Proposer for the debriefing. However, at the Proposer’s request, the debriefing may be conducted via telephone conference. The debriefing shall include the following minimum information:

b. Key requirements of the solicitation.

c. The overall ranking of all proposals. The significant weaknesses or deficiencies in the proposal in response to the requirements of the solicitation.

d. If requested, an explanation of the score received for each evaluation criteria will be provided, including costs, if applicable.

e. If applicable, a summary of the rationale for award.

f. Responses to any relevant questions of the proposer.

Untimely debriefing requests will also be considered.

43. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

In accordance with Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes (Public Records Law), and except as may be provided by other applicable State or Federal Law, all bidders/proposers should be aware that formal solicitations and the responses thereto are in the public domain. Requests for confidential treatment will not supersede the County’s legal obligation to provide records to the public consistent with public records law. Bidders/proposers must cite specific, applicable legal grounds to support a request for confidential treatment, of any portion of a bid/proposal. Requests by bidders/proposers to keep entire bids/proposals confidential are generally not supported by public records laws. At a minimum, the County will disclose the successful bidder’s/proposer’s name, the substance of the bid/proposal, and the price.

If the bidder/proposer requests confidential treatment, bidder/proposer must submit an additional copy of the bid/proposal with the proposed confidential information redacted. This copy must include a general description of the information redacted, and shall only be redacted in the least expansive manner necessary to effectuate the requested exemption(s). In a separate attachment, bidder/proposer shall supply a listing of the provisions identified by section number for which it seeks confidential treatment and identify the statutory basis under Florida law, including a detailed justification for exempting the information from public disclosure.

Bidder/proposer shall hold harmless and indemnify the…