Construction Engineering & Inspection - Shingle Creek Trail Phase 3

Orange County, Florida is seeking Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the Shingle Creek Trail Phase 3 project through a Request for Proposals (RFP) released on May 2, 2022. The solicitation requires professional consulting services to provide construction engineering, inspection, and compliance support for a trail construction project extending from the Orange County Line to Town Loop Boulevard. Proposers must submit sealed electronic proposals via the OpenGov Procurement portal by 4:00 PM local time on June 16, 2022, with a contract duration of 470 days after Notice to Proceed. The evaluation will be based on weighted criteria including similar project experience, project team qualifications, skills and experience, project location, volume of previously awarded work, and project understanding approach. Key qualifications include providing detailed documentation of similar project completions, demonstrating project team capabilities, and submitting a comprehensive project methodology. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference was previously held on May 9, 2022, to provide additional context and answer potential vendor questions.

The procurement includes a significant Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal of 27%, with bonus points available for hiring dislocated workers and registered service-disabled veterans. Proposers must carry professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 and comply with Orange County's local employment and ethical standards. The estimated construction contract price is $3,476,227.86, which represents the overall project budget for the Shingle Creek Trail Phase 3 construction and engineering services. Proposers will be evaluated not only on their technical capabilities but also on their commitment to local economic inclusion and diversity objectives. The RFP requires comprehensive documentation demonstrating organizational capacity, past performance, and ability to successfully execute the trail construction engineering and inspection services within the specified timeframe and budget constraints.