Professional Engineering & Architectural Services for Solid Waste Management Division Including Municipal Solid Waste Landfill and Transfer Station

Seminole County, Florida is seeking professional engineering and architectural services for its Solid Waste Management Division, specifically targeting services for the Osceola Road Solid Waste Management Facility, Central Transfer Station, and other related facilities. The procurement solicitation, released on August 23, 2023, is requesting comprehensive professional services including feasibility studies, engineering design, construction engineering, facility analyses, permitting, regulatory compliance, and capital planning. Proposals are due by September 27, 2023, at 2:00 pm, with a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for August 31, 2023. The evaluation process will assess proposals across five criteria: qualifications/experience (60 points), project approach/understanding (15 points), ability to perform (15 points), proposed team organization (5 points), and location of the prime firm (5 points). Proposers must submit an electronic proposal not exceeding 28 pages, detailing team qualifications, project understanding, references, and organizational structure. The contract will be an initial three-year agreement with options for three successive one-year renewals, with work authorized through specific Work Orders issued by the County.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The draft professional services agreement requires contractors to use the E-Verify system to verify work authorization status of new employees and subcontractors. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Professional Liability ($1M per occurrence), Commercial General Liability ($1M per occurrence), Workers' Compensation, and Business Auto Policy. Compensation will be structured on either a Fixed Fee or Time Basis Method, with reimbursable expenses permitted. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a significant potential contract value. The county reserves the right to evaluate current financial statements, compliance capabilities, and past performance records, with regional firms located within specific Florida counties potentially receiving additional evaluation points. The contract also includes provisions related to potential FEMA funding, which may introduce additional federal compliance requirements for disaster-related work.