Little Econ Phase 3 – S. R. 436 Pedestrian Bridge (South Of Baldwin Park Street / Auvers Blvd) – Independent Peer Review For Professional Services

Orange County, Florida is seeking an Independent Peer Review (IPR) for the Little Econ Phase 3 - S.R. 436 Pedestrian Bridge project through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on April 13, 2022. The procurement requires a single independent engineering firm to conduct a comprehensive design verification for a new pedestrian bridge crossing S.R. 436, spanning approximately 390' west of SR 436 edge of pavement on Baldwin Park Street to approximately 660' east of SR 436 on Auvers Boulevard. The selected consultant must review design calculations, structural analysis, geotechnical investigations, bridge plans, and construction documents, ensuring compliance with AASHTO, FDOT, and FHWA guidelines. Proposals were originally due by 4:00 PM local time on May 17, 2022, with a virtual non-mandatory pre-proposal conference held on April 21, 2022. The evaluation criteria will include similar project experience, project team skills, approach to the project, and M/WBE participation, with the independent peer review required to be completed within 180 days of written county authorization.

The contract includes specific Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation requirements, with a goal of 27% of the contract value and an emphasis on workforce diversity. Bonus points will be awarded for hiring dislocated workers and registered service-disabled veterans. While no specific budget range is mentioned in the provided documentation, the procurement is structured to encourage participation from diverse engineering firms with expertise in bridge design and independent review processes. The RFP was posted electronically through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, with strict requirements that respondents submit proposals only through this electronic system, prohibiting hand-delivery, mail, telephone, fax, or email submissions. The contract is specifically for Orange County and involves professional engineering services for an independent peer review of a critical transportation infrastructure project.