Shingle Creek North Ph 2C Countyline Connector - Professional Services for Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI)

The City of Kissimmee, Florida is requesting qualifications for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the Shingle Creek North Ph 2C Countyline Connector project under RFQ 2026-012, with qualifications due July 2, 2026. The solicitation seeks one Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pre-qualified consulting firm under work type 10.0 to provide CEI services throughout construction and a 450-calendar-day post-construction period, governed by Rule Chapter 14-75, Florida Administrative Code.

The scope encompasses approximately 2.4 miles of multi-use trails and a 1,200-foot long, 16-foot wide pedestrian bridge, including concrete pavement, earthwork, erosion control, sodding, landscaping, and minor utility adjustments. Required personnel must include professional engineers registered with the Florida State Board with specific experience in roadway CEI, construction material inspection, and bridge inspection. A Resident Compliance Specialist is mandatory and must complete required computer-based training. The construction contract is estimated at $9,583,015 and is classified as a Class B project approaching the $10 million threshold, requiring compliance with the Florida Design Manual. Construction is federally funded through the Local Agency Program (FPN 442870-2-68-01) and will be subject to Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements and E-Verify employment verification.

The estimated CEI contract value is $1,109,830, with compensation determined through negotiation following selection via lump sum, specific rate, or combination method. The selected consultant must carry commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, plus professional liability coverage of $2,000,000. Construction Notice to Proceed is anticipated September 8, 2027, with substantial completion targeted November 1, 2028. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled June 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., and written questions are due by 4:00 p.m. on June 16, 2026. Addendum No. 1 clarifies that staff hour estimates are not required with proposal submission and confirms that construction plans are preliminary; finalized design is anticipated by year-end 2026. Proposers must acknowledge receipt of the addendum with their submission and notify the Procurement Services Representative in writing within ten calendar days prior to the proposal closing date if any requirements inadvertently restrict competition or limit the solicitation to a single source.