CEI Services – First Responder Hurricane Safe Room

The City of Jacksonville is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to provide Professional Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for a First Responder Hurricane Safe Room and Generator Facility project, with proposals due August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. This is a qualifications-based selection where pricing will be negotiated with the top-ranked firm; a formal price sheet is not required in the initial response.

Mandatory eligibility requirements include Florida professional licensure for CEI services, designation of a Florida-licensed Professional Engineer, proper Florida Department of State business registration, and a valid Local Business Tax Certificate if applicable. The scope encompasses design-phase constructability reviews, construction contract administration, full-time construction inspection, and construction materials sampling and testing coordination. The facility must comply with FEMA P-361 Design and Construction Guidance for Community Safe Rooms and all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Evaluation criteria total 100 points across six categories: Firm and Team Qualifications (30 points), Relevant CEI Experience (25 points), Project Approach and Understanding (20 points), Current Workload, Capacity, and Availability (10 points), Past Performance/References (10 points), and Volume of Work with City of Jacksonville as a minus factor (5 points). Responses are limited to twelve pages maximum for the Statement of Qualifications.

The contract is one-time purchase, commencing upon execution and continuing until completion and acceptance of the scope of work, including post-construction and warranty services. The project may be funded partly or wholly by federal sources, requiring compliance with debarment certifications, lobbying certifications, and equal opportunity provisions. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Questions are due July 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Responses must be submitted through the City's e-procurement system 1Cloud in PDF format with required federal forms, insurance documentation, business registration proof, and supporting attachments.