Site Planning and Design Services for Collier County Water Reclamation Laboratory

Collier County is seeking professional services for site planning and design of a new Water Reclamation Laboratory through Request for Professional Services (RPS) No. 24-8274. The project involves designing a comprehensive environmental laboratory facility on approximately 1.5 acres at the North Collier Water Reclamation (NCWRF) Site, with a building footprint between 7,500 and 10,000 square feet. The selected consultant will provide full architectural and engineering services, including preliminary design, final design, bidding phase support, and construction contract administration. The facility must meet stringent requirements, including a 30-year design life, Category 5 hurricane rating, and specific environmental standards. The design must incorporate a 2,700 sq. ft. laboratory area, office spaces, restrooms, storage areas, and technological infrastructure. Proposals will be evaluated using a 100-point scoring system that considers professional personnel ability, past performance, project approach, location, and firm workload. The RPS opening is scheduled for Monday, July 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, with proposals to be submitted online through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations, but does include provisions for minority business enterprise certification as part of the evaluation criteria. Vendors must comply with various requirements, including enrollment in E-Verify, possession of appropriate business licenses, and maintenance of comprehensive insurance coverage. Insurance requirements include Professional Liability and Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000, with Collier County to be named as an Additional Insured. For projects exceeding $200,000, Performance and Payment Bonds must be submitted for 100% of the contract award amount. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in professional services. The county reserves the right to modify the project scope during negotiations and will require the selected firm to maintain project documentation for a minimum of ten years. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including specific provisions related to public records, immigration, and employment eligibility.