Engineering and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services for Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility (RSF) Central Cell

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Solicitation number
262880MN
State
Florida
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Sarasota County is requesting proposals for engineering and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility Central Cell project, with proposals due September 8, 2026. The consultant must be registered with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation and have at least one registered Professional Engineer (PE) licensed by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers.

The scope encompasses full-cycle engineering services from design through construction closeout: site characterization and geotechnical surveying; soil sampling and remediation planning; hydraulic, hydrologic, and floodplain analyses; wetland design in coordination with Audubon Society; landscape and planting design; permitting and regulatory compliance (FDEP, SWFWMD, USACE); negotiation of wetland and stormwater credits with federal and state agencies; preparation of construction documents; bid-phase support; full CEI during construction; pedestrian access improvements including trails and boardwalk design; and grant assistance and funding compliance support. The project adds over 60 acre-feet of floodplain mitigation through Central Cell excavation and multi-stage wetland development, located between Fruitville Road and Palmer Boulevard from I-75 to E Road in Siesta Key.

The project is funded fully or in part through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery program, with a final expenditure deadline of June 30, 2031. Preferred qualifications include experience with wetland design and permitting, soil investigation and remediation, FDOT Construction Training Qualification Program certifications, FDEP Stormwater and Erosion Control certifications, and OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification. The consultant must provide labor standards administration services under Davis-Bacon and Related Acts requirements. Insurance minimums include Workers' Compensation ($500,000 Employers Liability), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per claim), and Business Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit). Proposals are evaluated by a Professional Services Review Committee; the three highest-scoring proposers will be invited to presentations and/or interviews in Sarasota or virtually at the County's discretion. Timeline details and meeting dates are available in the OpenGov Procurement portal.

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Engineering Services

Consultant shall provide professional engineering and construction engineering services, which include, but are not limited to:

A. Engineering services to add over 60 acre-feet of floodplain mitigation by excavating the Central Cell

B. Soil sampling to identify potential contaminants of concern and developing a soil management plan and comply with applicable regulatory thresholds; create remediation strategies, including disposal, placement, isolation, or treatment alternatives

C. Engineering analysis, design, and permitting necessary to support the proposed site excavation and wetland design

D. Negotiation of wetland, water quality, and/or stormwater credits with federal and state agencies

E. Investigation characterization of existing conditions

F. Geotechnical, and topographic surveying and data analysis

G. Hydraulic, hydrologic, and floodplain analyses to evaluate floodplain and resiliency impacts

H. Wetland design with input from and coordination with Audubon Society

I. Evaluation of soil placement sites which may include existing mound located on the east side of the site

J. Landscape and planting design

K. Pedestrian access improvements including trails and boardwalk design and permitting environmental compliance measures

L. Preparation of construction documents

M. Bid phase support

N. Other services necessary to deliver a complete, permit-compliant, and constructible Project.

O. All services, activities, products, and deliverables provided during the design, permitting, bidding, construction (including CEI), and closeout phases shall be of a quality acceptable for use in permitting and regulatory review by local, state, and federal agencies, including those of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)and other agencies having jurisdiction over the Project.

P. Grant assistance and funding compliance support services as requested by the County for applicable funding sources, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.

Q. Provide support services related to stakeholder coordination, public outreach, as appropriate, including participation in coordination meetings with agencies, community stakeholders, and adjacent property owners, and preparation of technical exhibits, graphics, and other materials to support effective communication and public understanding of the Project.

CEI Services

Consultant shall provide CEI services to support the Countys administration of the construction contract for the Project which includes, but is not limited to:

A. Preparing a Daily Report of Construction for each calendar day of the project

B. Providing the required level of surveillance of contractor activities to determine progress and verify the quality of work

C. Verifying the Contractors monthly pay estimates, tracking all materials entering and exiting the construction site

D. Verifying the topographical and bathymetric survey to ensure compliance with the approved plans

E. Performing other inspection and testing tasks as directed by the County

F. Constructibility Review

G. Environmental monitoring, sampling, testing, and compliance verification during construction

H. Monitoring on-site construction activities and inspection of materials used in the work to ensure compliance with the plans, specifications, special provisions, and construction contract(s).

I. Monitoring of the Contractors work zone traffic control plan and review proposed modifications, including alternate plans, in accordance with County procedures. Consultant personnel performing these services shall possess current Advanced Temporary Traffic Control certification.

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