RFSOQBDC01-24/25 Statewide Coastal Engineering Continuing Services
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFSQ-12970
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- Point of contact
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- Laurinda Micheels laurinda.micheels@floridadep.gov (850) 245-2781
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About this opportunity
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, specifically the Division of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Design and Construction, is issuing a Request for Statements of Qualifications (RFSOQ) for Statewide Coastal Engineering Continuing Services. This procurement seeks qualified engineering firms licensed to work in Florida to provide comprehensive coastal engineering services for park development and improvements across the state. The scope of work requires firms to design and construct projects in accordance with green building standards, as mandated by Executive Order 07-126 and Section 255.252(3), F.S. Interested firms must submit sealed proposals by July 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with key dates including a June 17, 2025 deadline for submitting written questions, June 24, 2025 for posting answers, and an anticipated short list posting on August 13, 2025. The procurement process will include oral discussions scheduled for September 16, 2025, with a recommended award posting expected on October 13, 2025. Firms can obtain the Project Manual by emailing BDC_Contracts@dep.state.fl.us and must communicate through the Vendor Information Portal at https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/.
The Department emphasizes diversity in its procurement program and encourages subcontractors to reflect the full diversity of Florida's citizens. Vendors must comply with specific requirements, including using the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility for all workers. The solicitation includes provisions for ADA accommodations, with contact information provided for individuals needing assistance. Minority-owned and disadvantaged businesses are strongly encouraged to participate, though no specific set-aside percentages are mentioned in the document. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the statewide nature of the coastal engineering services suggests a potentially significant opportunity for selected firms. Potential protesters must file a Notice of Intent to Protest with the Agency Clerk within 72 hours after the Notice of Intent to Award is posted, following specific procedural guidelines outlined in Florida Statutes and Administrative Code. Interested engineering firms must demonstrate their capability to provide comprehensive coastal engineering services across Florida's park system, with a focus on sustainable and green building practices.
Opportunity text
NOTICE FOR REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR
STATEWIDE COASTAL ENGINEERING
CONTINUING SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NO. RFSOQBDC01-24/25
The Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting statements of qualifications from statewide engineering firms licensed to work in the State of Florida.
PROJECT NAME: Statewide Coastal Engineering Continuing Services
SCOPE OF WORK: This is an RFSOQ for statewide coastal engineering firms for continuing services for park development/improvements in the state of Florida. Pursuant to Executive Order 07-126 and Section 255.252(3), F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection (the Department) requires the projects resulting from this RFSOQ shall be designed and constructed in accordance with green building standards where applicable.
INSTRUCTIONS: Documents for this RFSOQ will be available for download on Monday, June 2, 2025. Any firm desiring a Project Manual for this project may obtain directions by emailing BDC_Contracts@dep.state.fl.us.
MINORITY BUSINESS REQUIREMENT: The Department supports diversity in its Procurement Program and requests that all subcontracting opportunities afforded by this RFSOQ embrace diversity enthusiastically. The award of RFSOQ contracts should reflect the full diversity of the citizens of the State of Florida.
ADA REQUIREMENTS: Any person with a qualified disability shall not be denied equal access and effective communication regarding any bid/proposal documents or the attendance at any related meeting or bid/proposal opening. If accommodations are needed because of disability, please contact Laurinda Micheels with the Bureau of Design and Construction at (850) 245-2781 at least five (5) workdays prior to openings. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Services by calling (800) 955- 8771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (Voice).
E-VERIFY: The Vendor/Consultant shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all persons employed by the Vendor/Consultant during the term of the Contract to perform employment duties within Florida and all persons, including subcontractors, assigned by the Vendor/Consultant to perform work pursuant to the Contract with the Department.
See below for the anticipated schedule for this RFSOQ.
DATES EVENTS METHODS June 2, 2025
RFSOQ
Advertised
Vendor Information Portal https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ June 17, 2025 Last Day for Submitting Questions in Writing
Bureau of Design and Construction Contact: Laurinda Micheels, Contracts Specialist Bureau of Design and Construction
3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS #520 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
Email: BDC_Contracts@dep.state.fl.us
June 24, 2025
Answers to Questions
Posted
Vendor Information Portal https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/
July 9, 2025,
4:00pm
SEALED PROPOSALS DUE AND OPENED
Submit to:
Laurinda Micheels, Contracts Specialist Bureau of Design and Construction
3800 Commonwealth Blvd., MS #520 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
August 13, 2025,
4:00pm
Anticipated Posting of Recommended Short List for
Oral Discussions
Vendor Information Portal https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/ September 16, 2025
Oral Discussions
Anticipated Start Date
Oral Discussions Date
(Earliest possible date Oral Discussions will begin)
October 13, 2025
Anticipated Posting of
Recommended Award
Vendor Information Portal https://vendor.myfloridamarketplace.com/
NOTICE OF RIGHTS: Notice of Intent to Protest the RFSOQ must be filed with (received by) the Agency Clerk, Lea Crandall, Department of Environmental Protection, Office of General Counsel, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS #35, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-3000, (850) 245-2212, Lea.Crandall@dep.state.fl.us, duringthe 72-hour periodafter Notice of Intent to Award is posted on the Vendor Information Portal. Failure to file a Notice of Intent to Protest or a formal, written Protest in accordance with Rule 28-110, F.A.C., within ten days after the 72-hour period ends, as prescribed in Section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, shall constitute a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing on the Notice of Intent to Award under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Rules for RFSOQ protests can be found in sections 120.569 and 120.57, F.S., and Chapter 28-110, Florida Administrative Code.A protester shall comply with these statutes and rules.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice for VIP RFSOQBDC01-24-25.pdf |
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