CDBG-DR City of Daytona Beach Stormwater Model and Watershed Management Plan

Volusia County's Office of Recovery and Resiliency (ORR) is seeking statements of qualifications for a comprehensive stormwater modeling and watershed management project for the City of Daytona Beach, funded through a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR). The project requires developing a citywide Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H & H) model using Stormwise software, covering approximately 70 square miles, with the primary objectives of evaluating current and future flooding risks and creating conceptual flood mitigation solutions in response to Hurricane Ian damage. Key deliverables include existing condition model files, a geospatial project database, inundation area maps, and a master plan summary report, with the final model becoming the property of the City of Daytona Beach. The proposal evaluation will focus on four critical areas: Key Personnel Qualifications & Experience (30%), Project Manager Past Performance (20%), Designer of Record Past Performance (15%), and Project Approach (35%). Proposers must submit detailed documentation, including one-page resumes for key personnel, two project examples, and a four-page narrative demonstrating project understanding. The solicitation was released on April 8, 2025, with questions due by May 6, 2025, and final responses due by May 20, 2025, at 3:00 pm.

The contract is specifically targeted at benefiting Low and Moderate Income (LMI) populations, with 55% of Daytona Beach's approximately 65,000 residents falling into this category. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the project emphasizes working with vulnerable populations, including areas with significant LMI residents and populations aged 65 or older. The contract will be executed through individual Task Assignments with potential compensation methods including fixed fee, time and materials, cost-plus-a-fixed-fee, or guaranteed maximum-not-to-exceed pricing. The draft contract has a three-year term with potential for renewal, and the consultant will be required to provide training for City staff on the completed model. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability (with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate), Auto Liability ($500,000 combined single limit), and Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per claim with $2,000,000 aggregate). While a specific total contract value is not disclosed, the project represents a significant investment in flood mitigation infrastructure for the City of Daytona Beach.