Professional Services Request For Qualifications For Engineering Consulting And Project Inspection Services For The Construction Of Two 69kv Underground Transmission Circuits Funded In Part By Grant Award ED24ATL0G0322 Awarded To The Kissimmee Utility Authority And The Board Of County Commissioners Of Osceola County, Florida, By The Economic Development Administration, U. S. Department Of Congress (“Project”).

The Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA), in partnership with Osceola County and the Economic Development Administration (EDA), is seeking professional engineering consulting and project inspection services for constructing two new 69kV underground transmission circuit segments in the NeoCity development park. The procurement is a Request for Qualifications (RFQu) that will replace existing overhead circuits with approximately 1,720 feet of underground transmission line infrastructure. Key deliverables include comprehensive engineering services encompassing design management, federal compliance activities, underground line design, permitting, construction support, and inspection services. Prospective firms must demonstrate extensive experience in underground transmission line projects and federal grant compliance, with a dedicated Federal Grant Project Manager. The solicitation requires firms to have professional liability coverage of $5,000,000 and comply with EDA construction standards, environmental regulations, and non-discrimination provisions. Critical procurement dates include a question submission deadline of 7/18/2025 and proposal due date of 7/29/2025, with an anticipated two-year contract term and potential renewal options.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project is funded through Grant Award ED24ATL0G0322 from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration. The project involves civil infrastructure designed to potentially support future 230kV circuit upgrades in the NeoCity development area, suggesting potential for future expansion and additional contract opportunities. Although specific pricing is not included in the solicitation, the contract will be structured as a fixed-price milestone payment schedule, with fees to be negotiated after firm selection. The project spans jurisdictions including Polk County and Lake Harbor CDP in Florida, indicating a strategic infrastructure improvement initiative. The selected engineering firm will need to integrate with existing electrical infrastructure while preparing for potential technological enhancements in the development park.