Solid Waste Consulting, Engineering, and Related Services for the Closure of the Leon County Landfill

Leon County Government is seeking proposals for solid waste consulting, engineering, and related services for the closure of the Leon County Landfill through Request for Proposal (RFP) BC-10-28-21-37. The procurement aims to secure a qualified firm to provide comprehensive services including value engineering of existing closure plans, environmental services engineering, solid waste management consulting, and construction quality control/quality assurance. Key deliverables include a viability study within three months of contract execution, redesigning the landfill closure using alternative shaping materials, and securing environmental permits with design completion by April 2022. The selected firm will serve as the "Engineer of Record" for all permits and reports submitted to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Proposals were due on November 1, 2021, at 2:00 pm, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting held on October 6, 2021. Evaluation criteria include professional personnel ability, firm experience, schedule and budget adherence, project approach, and local business preference, using a 100-point scoring system that may include interviews with top-ranked firms.

The solicitation includes specific Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goals, with 8% MBE and 6% WBE requirements. Firms are required to be licensed to practice in Florida and must comply with specific state statutes and administrative codes, including Chapters 471 and 455 of Florida Statutes. Eligibility is restricted for firms with pending civil or administrative actions against them by governmental entities. The contract will be structured through individual task orders negotiated based on a fee schedule, with Leon County reserving the right to negotiate additional related services. Respondents must provide comprehensive documentation, including insurance coverage (general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, professional liability of $1,000,000, and umbrella coverage of $5,000,000). While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement allows for flexible task order assignments with potential for ongoing consulting services related to landfill closure. Certified MWBE firms from Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, or Jefferson County can qualify for participation, with additional points available for meeting MWBE goals and demonstrating collaborative business approaches.