Engineering consultant, design, inspection & related services pertaining to hurricane idalia recover

The Cedar Key Water and Sewer District in Leon County, Florida is seeking Proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide professional consulting services related to engineering, construction engineering inspection, and surveying/mapping services for water and wastewater utility system improvements and repairs stemming from damages caused by Hurricane Idalia. The District is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in accordance with Florida's Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA) and anticipates selecting one or more firms to execute a Contract for Professional Services with a term of one year and two optional one-year renewal periods. The selected consultant(s) must be capable of providing design, permitting, and construction oversight services for each project, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Proposals are due by April 12, 2024, and the District does not guarantee a specific amount of work but expects the selected firm(s) to demonstrate the capacity to take on task and work orders as needed.

The RFQ indicates that preference may be given to minority/women-owned business enterprises and firms with drug-free workplace programs, but does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFQ also does not list any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or provide any details on possible award values or budget ranges.