Construction Administration & Inspection Professional Services - Federal Funds - Mobile Home Community's (MHC's) - Project 2

Pinellas County is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP) #24-0573-RFP-CCNA for Construction Administration & Inspection (CEI) Professional Services to support wastewater system improvements in manufactured home communities. The project, funded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury RESTORE Act Award and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Resilient Florida Grant, focuses on upgrading wastewater collection systems in fourteen mobile home communities, with the primary initial scope targeting Lake Seminole Estates. The CEI services will include design review, permit applications, construction field observation, contractor communication, and comprehensive project documentation. Proposals are due by May 14, 2024, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with a contract period of 698 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The total potential evaluation score is 1,000 points, with criteria assessing firm qualifications, project experience, previous county work, minority business status, and location. Proposers must submit a detailed Standard Form 330 response limited to 100 pages and include documentation such as licenses, insurance certificates, and Small Business Enterprise status. The project has a substantial completion deadline of June 30, 2026.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation, with a point-based scoring system that awards up to 100 points for SBE certification. Firms can earn 100 points if the prime contractor is a certified Pinellas County SBE, 75 points for utilizing more than one certified SBE sub-consultant, and 50 points for utilizing one certified SBE sub-consultant. The project emphasizes affirmative steps to include small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises, with potential subcontractor involvement. Contractors must be registered in the E-Verify system and comply with federal regulations including equal employment opportunity, Davis-Bacon wage requirements, and Clean Air Act compliance. The total budget for CEI services is $261,062 for the base project, with potential additive services that could bring the total to $1,535,634. Funding sources include $54,000 in Restore funds, $25,000,000 in Resilient Funds, $42,700,000 in anticipated grant funds, and $13,879,000 in ARPA funds, with a total estimated project cost of $81,633,000. The financial overview indicates sufficient funds for fiscal year 2024, but notes potential funding challenges for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.