RFSOQBDC15 22/23 FKOHT - Bridges Project

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Design and Construction is soliciting statements of qualifications from professional architecture/engineering firms licensed to work in the State of Florida for the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage State Trail - Bridges Projects. The scope of work involves developing complete design and permitting required to remove cantilevers and add bicycle railing to multiple bridges that are part of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage State Trail. The RFSOQ is open until November 1, 2022, at 4:00 pm, and a recommended short list for oral discussions will be posted on November 29, 2022, with oral discussions anticipated to begin on February 7, 2023. The anticipated posting of the recommended award is on February 16, 2023. The RFSOQ document outlines the Department's support for diversity in its Procurement Program and requests that all subcontracting opportunities embrace diversity. The E-Verify system must be utilized to confirm the employment eligibility of all persons employed by the selected vendor/contractor. The notice also provides information on the protest process and deadlines for filing a notice of intent to protest.

The RFSOQ is open to professional architecture/engineering firms licensed to work in the State of Florida. The Department's Procurement Program supports diversity, and all subcontracting opportunities are requested to embrace diversity. The selected vendor/contractor must utilize the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all persons employed. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the available budget range is not provided.