Engineering Services for Manasota Key Road Reconstruction

Sarasota County is seeking professional engineering design services for the Manasota Key Road Reconstruction Project, which involves replacing approximately 2,400 feet of roadway within and adjacent to the north end of Blind Pass Park. The project requires comprehensive engineering services including site assessment, design, permitting, bid phase, and construction oversight activities. Proposers must be registered with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation and have at least one key personnel who is a licensed Professional Engineer, with demonstrated experience in roadway design and permitting. The solicitation is a Request for Professional Services (RPS) utilizing the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), with proposals due by July 29, 2025. Evaluation will involve a scoring system that may include presentations by the top three scoring proposers, with the County intending to select the most qualified firm. All design documents must adhere to the latest Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Design Manual and Specifications, as well as Federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. The project will be partially funded by a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grant.

The contract does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Professional Liability of $1,000,000 per claim, and Workers' Compensation insurance in accordance with Florida Statutes. The procurement is subject to federal grant-funded procurement terms and conditions, which include compliance with various federal regulations such as Davis-Bacon Act, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and Clean Air Act. While a specific contract value is not directly stated, the comprehensive nature of the engineering services and the roadway reconstruction scope suggest a significant project investment. Contractors will be required to follow strict guidelines for fund usage, documentation, and performance, with potential contract oversight from both Sarasota County and federal funding agencies. The project involves complex engineering and coastal infrastructure work, indicating a technical and potentially high-value contract opportunity for qualified engineering firms.