CDBG-DR - Owner's Representative and CEI Services for the Century Community Shelter - HS020

Escambia County, Florida is seeking a consulting firm to provide Owner's Representative and Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) services for the Century Community Shelter project, funded through a CDBG-DR (Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery) grant. The project involves programming, preliminary design up to 30%, and full construction administration and inspection services for a 16,000 square foot single-story emergency shelter located at 720 Hecker Road in Century, Florida. Respondents must have at least ten years of experience, employ registered Florida architects and engineers, and maintain a minimum of $20 million in Errors and Omissions insurance. The evaluation process will use a 100-point scoring system across five categories: Experience (30 points), Personnel Qualifications (15 points), Personnel Availability (15 points), Project Administrative Management (25 points), and Performance (15 points). The Request for Letters of Interest (RLI) was released on June 12, 2025, with questions due by July 1, 2025, and proposal responses due by July 14, 2025, at 9:00 am. The contract will span 36 months with potential renewal options for additional 12-month periods, up to a maximum of 36 months.

The procurement includes specific Section 3 requirements mandating economic opportunities for low-income residents, with contractors required to ensure 25% of total project hours are worked by Section 3 workers and 5% by Targeted Section 3 workers. Businesses must demonstrate compliance by showing that 75% of work hours are performed by Section 3 workers or be majority-owned by low-income individuals or public housing residents. The project has a total funding allocation of $10,015,000.00, stemming from Hurricane Sally's impacts in September 2020. Contractors must comply with federal regulations, including E-Verify employment eligibility verification, domestic purchasing preferences, and adherence to Davis-Bacon Act wage standards. The project aims to create a resilient, multi-purpose facility that can serve as an emergency shelter and support local youth organizations, with potential contract award preferences given to businesses that demonstrate the highest engagement with Section 3 workers and businesses. Non-compliance with Section 3 requirements could result in sanctions, contract termination, and potential debarment from future HUD-assisted contracts.