RFP-1151 Right of Way Consultant Services - Acquisition

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is soliciting proposals for RFP-1151 Right of Way Consultant Services - Acquisition, covering twelve counties with a focus on comprehensive right of way support services. The procurement seeks qualified consultants to provide acquisition services, including quality assurance, relocation, records management, business damage reporting, and related professional services. Proposers must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace system and demonstrate expertise in right of way consulting. The contract is scheduled to commence on 12/01/2025 and remain effective through 06/30/2030, with services assigned through Task Work Orders. Critical dates include the proposal due date of 10/07/2025 at 9:00 AM, with technical proposal openings on 10/07/2025 and price proposal openings on 11/06/2025. Evaluation will likely consider technical capabilities, proposed methodologies, professional qualifications, and compliance with state requirements.

The Department strongly encourages participation from small, minority, women, and service-disabled veteran businesses, with specific provisions for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation. The total maximum contract amount is $5,000,000, with $1,000,000 currently approved for initial implementation. Compensation will be structured based on loaded labor rates for various professional roles and unit rates for specific services, with no additional multipliers applied. Contractors must provide drug-free workplace certification, verify compliance with scrutinized companies lists, and complete E-Verify employment eligibility verification. Task Work Orders will be issued by the Department specifying exact services and associated fees, and the contract remains subject to annual legislative appropriation. Potential respondents should carefully review all requirements, including state-specific compliance standards and the comprehensive scope of right of way consulting services outlined in the solicitation.