Rapid Response Construction Services

The City of Orlando, located in Orange County, Florida, is seeking qualified contractors for RFQu24-0024 Rapid Response Construction Services through an electronic Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The solicitation covers two primary contract types: (1) Rapid Response and Minor Projects for Infrastructure, and (2) Rapid Response and Minor Projects for General Grouting & Repair or Replacement of Drainage Wells. Contractors must provide emergency and urgent construction services throughout the city, with critical performance requirements including responding to emergency projects within 4 hours and urgent projects within 72-96 hours. Respondents will be evaluated based on their understanding of project scope, qualifications, past performance, and ability to meet project objectives. The procurement process requires sealed electronic submissions via OpenGov by 2:00 pm local time on November 9, 2023, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal teleconference scheduled for October 19, 2023, at 10:00 am via MS Teams. The question submission deadline is set for October 26, 2023, at 5:00 pm, and all communication should be directed to Senior Purchasing Agent Silvia Coste.

The solicitation includes specific Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation goals, requiring 18% MBE and 6% WBE subcontractor involvement. Contractors must provide a letter from a surety company indicating a bonding capacity of at least $500,000 and demonstrate the ability to obtain performance and payment bonds within two days of project award. The contract will have an initial three-year term with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Contractors must comply with living wage requirements of $15.00 per hour, use E-Verify for employee eligibility, and maintain appropriate insurance coverage. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract encompasses a wide range of municipal construction services including above-ground and underground repairs, infrastructure work, lift stations, and road restoration. The city reserves the right to adjust contract terms and may directly purchase certain materials for incorporation into projects. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the substantial bonding capacity requirement and diverse service scope suggest a potentially significant contract value.