Geotechnical and Testing Services, Continuing Services

Awarded State & local contract opportunity

Solicitation number
RFQ 2025-04
State
Florida
Responses due

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Valencia College's District Board of Trustees is seeking geotechnical and testing services through a continuing services contract, soliciting Statement of Qualifications from geotechnical engineering firms for various campus projects. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ 2025-04) is designed to potentially award multiple contracts for professional services, with individual project values not exceeding $4,000,000 and professional service fees limited to $500,000, in compliance with Florida Statute 287.055(2)(g). Qualified consultants must be registered in Florida, have been in business under their current company name for at least five years, and demonstrate capabilities in testing and inspection services including air quality testing, environmental and asbestos testing, construction material testing, and specialized technical services. The solicitation timeline includes a broadcast date of September 17, 2024, with electronic proposals due by October 24, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET. The evaluation process will involve two phases: an initial proposal review and potential interviews with top-ranked firms, utilizing an adjectival rating system with weighted values assigned to various evaluation categories such as business structure, team experience, proposed team responsibilities, and business proximity to Orlando.

Seven companies submitted bids, including Ardaman & Associates, Inc., ECS Florida LLC, Interrek PSI, NADIC Engineering, NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC, Terracon Consultants, Inc., and Universal Engineering Sciences, LLC. The Notice of Intent to Award indicates that Terracon Consultants, Inc. from Winter Park, FL and UES Professional Solutions, LLC from Orlando, FL are the intended contract recipients. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the exhibits include provisions for minority and woman-owned business enterprises, with specific certification requirements. The contract term is anticipated to be three years, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions, beginning upon approval by the District Board of Trustees. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating general liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation, employers liability of $1,000,000, and professional liability of $2,000,000. The solicitation emphasizes ethical conduct, with vendors required to provide documentation of conflict of interest disclosures, financial stability, and compliance with various state and federal regulations.

Opportunity text

The District Board of Trustees of Valencia College is accepting Statement of Qualifications from Geotechnical Engineering ("Consultant") for various Valencia College projects via a continuing service contract. The College may award multiple contracts. The size, scope and complexity of projects under this contract will be determined based upon specific requirements of each project as determined by Valencia College but in no case shall they exceed $4,000,000 in value and when the fee for professional services does not exceed $500,000, per Florida Statute 287.055 (2)(g).

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