CEI Services for Beach Road at Midnight Pass Roundabout

Sarasota County is seeking a qualified professional services consultant to provide Construction, Engineering & Inspection (CEI) services for the Beach Road at Midnight Pass Road roundabout project. The procurement is a Request for Professional Services under the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), with the goal of awarding a specific project agreement for comprehensive project oversight. Proposers must be registered with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, have at least one key personnel who is a registered Professional Engineer, and demonstrate extensive experience in roadway construction and inspection. The project requires the selected consultant to perform on-site and off-site inspections, materials sampling and testing, and complete project documentation while maintaining specific Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP) certifications. Evaluation will involve reviewing written proposals, conducting discussions with the top three scoring proposers, and ranking candidates based on qualifications, approach, and capabilities. The proposal is due by January 31, 2024, and must be submitted through the OpenGov procurement portal, with the project funded through an FDOT grant.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation and emphasizes non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity requirements. Proposers must maintain extensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability ($1M per occurrence), Workers' Compensation, Professional Liability ($1M per claim), and Business Automobile Liability ($1M combined single limit). While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the agreement will be structured with monthly progress payments calculated by percentage completion of tasks, with each task having a fixed fee or a not-to-exceed amount. The contract is contingent upon appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners, and no minimum amount of work is guaranteed. Notably, the project incorporates federal and state grant funding, which means all applicable grant terms will control over standard contract provisions. The selected consultant will be required to comply with various federal regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance, and maintain comprehensive documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.