Engineering Design Services: Mossy Head Industrial Park Additional Access Rd and Intersection Improvement Project

Walton County, Florida is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ No. 26-09) under Florida's Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (Chapter 287.055, Florida Statutes) to procure engineering design services for the Mossy Head Industrial Park Additional Access Road and Intersection Improvement Project. The scope of work includes survey, geotechnical investigation, roadway design, utility coordination, stormwater design, railroad crossing design and authorization, and all associated permitting for a new access road connecting Mossy Head Plaza Drive to US 90 at the intersection of the Mossy Head Elementary School Access Road. This project specifically requires crossing the existing Florida Gulf and Atlantic Railroad easement located south of US 90 and includes intersection improvements at the proposed US 90 connection. Proposers must be Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) certified and licensed to practice engineering in the State of Florida, with FDOT prequalification in nine specific work groups including Major Highway Design, Miscellaneous Structures, Signing/Pavement Marking/Channelization, Lighting, Signalization, surveying, and geotechnical work categories. The evaluation committee will assess submissions on three primary criteria: qualifications of personnel and relevant experience (25 points), relevant experience with design and railroad crossing projects (40 points), and approach to project and methodology (35 points). Questions must be submitted by February 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM, Statements of Qualification are due by March 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM, the review committee will rank proposals on March 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM, and the Board of County Commissioners award is scheduled for March 24, 2026. The anticipated contract term is two years from execution unless earlier terminated or extended by mutual written agreement.

There are no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions detailed in this solicitation; however, local preference applies in accordance with Walton County Purchasing Policies. Proposers must provide proof of required insurance, including $1,000,000 in professional liability coverage, and comply with Public Entity Crimes statutes, drug-free workplace requirements, and unauthorized alien employment restrictions. Statements of Qualification are limited to 30 pages excluding forms and resumes and must be submitted electronically through the County's e-Procurement Portal, with no pricing or cost proposals to be included in the SOQ submission as cost negotiations will occur with the highest-ranked proposer following evaluation. The County reserves the right to reject any or all submissions and will make awards in the best interest of the County. No specific budget or award value is listed in the procurement documents. Additionally, the County utilizes an Engineer Performance Review Template to document both positive and negative performance experiences throughout projects, with scores maintained on file for a minimum of three years to inform future bid award recommendations.