Districtwide Contamination Assessment

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Three is seeking environmental contractors for a Districtwide Contamination Assessment contract covering 16 counties, with a Request for Proposal (RFP) designed to secure timely environmental assessment and remediation services for transportation projects. The primary scope includes monitoring well installation, site assessments, soil and groundwater sampling, laboratory analysis, and site remediation/waste disposal services involving hazardous materials, waste, and substances. Technical proposals are due March 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with oral presentations scheduled for April 2, 2025, and price proposal opening on April 10, 2025. The evaluation will be comprehensive, with 100 points allocated for technical proposals, 100 points for oral presentations, and 10 points for price proposals, requiring a minimum technical score of 80 points for responsiveness. Proposers must provide detailed management plans, key personnel qualifications, and demonstrate capabilities in emergency response, analytical testing, and environmental remediation across multiple turnaround times and sample quantities. The contract will involve extensive documentation, including rate sheets for personnel, equipment, and analytical services with specific pricing structures for various service levels.

The procurement appears to have Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation requirements, with potential set-asides or participation goals for small and minority-owned businesses. Current incumbent contractors for this multiple-award contract are APTIM Environmental and Infrastructure, LLC and NorthStar Contracting Group, Inc., suggesting the FDOT intends to award two contracts to the most qualified vendors. The total maximum budgetary amount for the contract period is $5,000,000, with an initial 60-month term and the option to renew for up to three additional years. Vendors must maintain general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per person and $3,000,000 per occurrence, along with professional liability coverage of $1,000,000. Proposers are required to be registered in Florida's MyFloridaMarketplace system and must submit specific forms including the Anticipated DBE Participation Statement and Foreign Country of Concern Attestation. All pricing will be based on hourly rates for personnel and equipment as detailed in Exhibit C, with rates inclusive of all operational costs, travel, labor, insurance, and overhead.