Construction Cost Estimation and Scheduling

Orange County, Florida is seeking a consultant for a Construction Cost Estimation and Scheduling Term Contract through RFP #Y24-162-AV. The procurement is for professional services related to cost estimating and scheduling across various county government construction projects, including construction, remodeling, renovation, repair, improvement, and extension of county facilities. Qualified consultants will provide comprehensive services with personnel such as Project Managers, Senior Cost Estimators, Cost Estimators, Technical Support, Administrative Support, and Schedulers. The contract term is three years with potential renewal for two additional one-year periods. Key submission requirements include electronic proposal submission via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by February 1, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference previously held on December 13, 2023. Evaluation criteria will likely include proposed hourly rates, qualifications of personnel, and adherence to submission guidelines. Respondents must comply with strict electronic submission protocols and cannot use alternative submission methods like hand-delivery, mail, telephone, fax, or email.

The solicitation emphasizes significant participation opportunities for minority and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBE), with a specific goal of 24% M/WBE participation. Additional bonus points are available for hiring dislocated workers and utilizing service-disabled veteran (SDV) business enterprise sub-consultants. Respondents must maintain specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability, business automobile liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability, each with minimum coverage amounts. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the procurement suggests a comprehensive approach to selecting a versatile consulting partner for ongoing construction cost estimation and scheduling needs. Although a specific contract value is not disclosed, the term contract structure with hourly rates indicates a potentially substantial multi-year engagement. Technical support for the OpenGov platform is available through chat, email (support@procurenow.com), and phone (1-855-680-4747) to assist potential respondents with the submission process.