Professional Geotechnical and Construction Material Testing & Inspection Services

Seminole County, Florida is seeking professional geotechnical and construction material testing and inspection services through a competitive Request for Professional Services (RFP) numbered PS-4468-22/TAD. The procurement seeks a consultant to provide comprehensive geotechnical services including design support, construction materials testing, inspection services, environmental drilling, and geotechnical engineering design and evaluation. Specific technical assessments include pavement design, foundation design, pile design, sinkhole analysis, and soil analysis. The evaluation criteria will assess proposals based on project team qualifications (60%), project approach and quality control (35%), and firm location (5%). Key dates for this opportunity include a question deadline of November 20, 2022, and proposal submissions due by November 30, 2022, at 2:00 pm. Proposers must submit detailed documentation including team qualifications, project experience, organizational charts, and a comprehensive project approach. The county will select a provider based on the best value proposal, with the potential for multiple awards.

The contract will be awarded under the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), with individual project construction costs not exceeding $4,000,000 and study activity fees limited to $500,000. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, proposers must comply with various state requirements, including E-Verify compliance, drug-free workplace standards, and workers' compensation regulations. Contractors will be required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability, and Business Auto Policy. The agreement is structured as a three-year contract with the possibility of two successive one-year renewals. Compensation will be determined through either a "Fixed Fee" or "Time Basis Method," with reimbursable expenses permitted. Additional compliance requirements include adherence to FEMA regulations, particularly for projects involving federal funding or disaster-related work, which may involve additional federal procurement and labor standards.