Engineering Services for Traffic Signal Retiming in Seminole County

Seminole County is seeking a qualified engineering consultant to provide comprehensive traffic signal retiming services across the county's transportation infrastructure. The procurement solicits professional services for analyzing, collecting data, and supporting traffic operations, with a specific focus on fine-tuning and training for the county's traffic signaling system. Proposing firms must demonstrate expertise with Cubic/Trafficware controller and software platforms and possess a minimum of IMSA Traffic Signal (Field) Level II certifications to access county signal cabinets. The evaluation process will score proposals across five criteria: Project Understanding/Project Approach (40 points), Qualifications of Proposed Team (20 points), Similar Project Experience (20 points), Innovative/Cost Savings Ideas (15 points), and Location of the Firm (5 points). The solicitation was released on September 26, 2022, with questions due by October 17, 2022, and proposals due electronically through the county's e-Procurement Portal by October 26, 2022, at 2:00 pm. The contract will have an initial three-year term with options for two additional one-year renewals.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the contract includes robust requirements for vendor qualifications and compliance. The draft agreement mandates that consultants register with the E-Verify system to verify work authorization status for all new employees and subcontractors. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including Professional Liability, Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Business Auto Policy with specified minimum coverage amounts. The compensation structure allows for payment through either Fixed Fee or Time Basis methods, with reimbursable expenses permitted subject to specific limitations. The contract also incorporates federal FEMA requirements, indicating potential for disaster-related funding and necessitating compliance with additional federal regulations. Specific contract pricing and total budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, but services will be authorized through specific Work Orders issued by the County that will detail scope, timeline, and compensation for individual projects.