LAP -Construction, Engineering, and Inspections Services (CEI) for the ECRC Regional Traffic Management Center FPN: 451524-1-68-01 (FAIN): D324-034-B

Notice is hereby given that the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners will receive Letters of Interest for soliciting Proposals to provide CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING INSPECTION (CEI) SERVICES FOR THE FLORIDA-ALABAMA TRAFFIC PLANNING ORGANIZATION and EMERALD COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL’S REGIONAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER - LAP Project. FPN: 451524-1-68-01 (FAIN): D324-034-B.

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Specifications may be secured by download from the Escambia County Website: Escambia County Solicitations (myescambia.com) Questions concerning this request should be directed to the Escambia County Purchasing Office in writing to Buzz Roggenbuck utilizing OpenGov Software.

Escambia County Board of County Commissioners encourages all segments of the business community to participate in its procurement opportunities, including small businesses, minority/women owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, or age in the administration of contracts.

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to waive irregularities in proposals, to reject any or all proposals with or without cause, and to award the proposal that it determines to be in the best interest of Escambia County.

Any person requiring special accommodations to attend or participate, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, should call the Office of Purchasing (850-595-4980) at least five (5) working days prior to the solicitation opening.

Notice

It is the specific legislative intent of the Board of County Commissioners that NO CONTRACT under this solicitation shall be formed between Escambia County and the awardee firm until such time as the contract is executed by the last party to the transaction.

All Proposers and Sub Consultants are required to be currently pre-qualified with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in their respective fields of practice for the work types required for this RLI. Proof shall be submitted with sealed proposals documenting all team members are currently prequalified with FDOT in the work categories required for this RLI. Failure to submit proof of FDOT qualification with your sealed proposal shall render the proposal non-responsive.

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Proposals failing to provide such documentation with their sealed Proposals shall be considered nonresponsive. Prequalification is accomplished by using an application process. Applicants should read 337.14 F.S. and Rule 14-22 F.A.C. to review for compliance prior to completing the application. The Vendor Prequalification process results in the issuance of a Certificate of Qualification for each successful applicant which lists the approved work classes and the Maximum Capacity Rating in dollars.

To ensure that your Proposal is responsive, you are urged to request clarification or guidance on any issues involving this solicitation before submission of your response. Your point-of-contact for this solicitation is Purchasing at Purchasing@myescambia.com or (850) 595-4980. You may contact the department at any time during this process, including during the blackout period.

Escambia County is Requesting Letters of Interest (RLI) for a consultant to provide Construction Engineering, and Inspection Services support, compliance support and geotechnical services to assist the County in the construction of the Florida – Alabama Regional Traffic Management Center.

Funding for this project has been appropriated through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This project is governed by all rules and regulations applicable to federally funded projects and FDOT project requirements.