Design Services For Chase Road Bridge Replacement Over Lake Butler And Lake Louise Canal

Orange County, Florida is seeking design services for the Chase Road Bridge Replacement project over Lake Butler and Lake Louise Canal through a Request for Proposals (RFP) numbered Y24-801. The procurement involves comprehensive engineering design services, including final design, construction plan preparation, administration, public information, permitting, right-of-way engineering, design surveys, and geotechnical services. Consultants must prepare detailed design documents conforming to Florida Department of Transportation standards, with key deliverables including 30%, 60%, 100%, and final construction plans, bridge concept reports, drainage design documentation, roadway design criteria packages, and environmental consideration plans. The project requires replacing the bridge across approximately 1,400 linear feet while maintaining vehicular traffic and canal navigation during construction. Evaluation criteria will include assessment of similar completed projects, skills and experience of the project team, proposed approach, and minority/women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE) participation. The non-mandatory pre-proposal conference was held on November 28, 2023, with questions due by December 4, 2023, and final proposals required electronically through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by 4:00 PM EST on December 19, 2023.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for minority and women-owned business enterprises, with a goal of 27% M/WBE participation and opportunities for bonus points for hiring dislocated workers and service-disabled veterans. Proposers must demonstrate minimum professional liability insurance coverage of $5,000,000 and submit documentation of three similar road projects completed within the last 15 years by both the Project Manager and Project Engineer. The estimated construction contract price is $6,000,000, with the design services contract valued at approximately $1,000,000 and a proposed contract duration of 270 days after the Notice to Proceed. Joint ventures are permitted but must submit specific documentation, and all proposals must use the county's standard response forms without modifications. The recommended award will be posted on the county website for a five-business-day review period, with the contract ultimately being awarded to the most advantageous proposal that best serves Orange County's interests. Technical support for the procurement platform is available during business hours, and all submissions must be made electronically with no alternative submission methods permitted.