RFQ 2025-23 PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE RETROFIT OF LIFT STATIONS 1, 3, 4, 5, 10
IN COASTAL PANACEA
INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
Instructions to Proposers
Proposers interested in the Work are instructed to submit four (4) hard copy and one (1) electronic
copy (non-returnable USB flash drive) of its complete proposal in accordance with this RFQ, no
later than DECEMBER 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM., Eastern Time unless otherwise changed through an
addendum to this RFQ, to the Procurement Office at 3093 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville,
FL 32327. Proposals received after this date and time will not be considered and will be returned
unopened.
All Proposals and all attachments must be bound and delivered SEALED to the County at the
address shown below no later than the time and date set for receipt of Bids. Deliver OR mail the
Bid in a sealed envelope/package to:
WAKULLA COUNTY PROCUREMENT OFFICE
ATTN: RFQ 2025-23
BERKLEIGH NOWAK
3093 CRAWFORDVILLE HIGHWAY
CRAWFORDVILLE, FL 32327
The front lower left corner of each SEALED envelope/package must contain the following
information for proper identification:
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
RFQ 2025-23
Attention: BERKLEIGH NOWAK
DUE NO LATER THAN: DECEMBER 2, 2025 @ 3:00 PM EST
1. Include name and address of Proposer on each sealed envelope/package.
2. If Proposal is contained in multiple packages, number each sealed package
sequentially, i.e., “1 of 3”, “2 of 3”, “3 of 3”.
Bidders shall construct its Bid in the following format. Required forms can also be provided in
Microsoft Word format, upon request. Please contact the procurement office: (850) 745-7715, or
email bnowak@mywakulla.com.
All Proposals received will be recorded and date stamped at the Wakulla County office located at
3093 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, Florida.
Submission of Proposals by fax or other electronic means will not be accepted. Any proposals
received after the stated time and date will not be considered. Late proposals will not be opened
at the public opening. Arrangements may be made for the unopened proposals to be returned at
the Proposer’s request and expense.
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RFQ 2025-23 PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE RETROFIT OF LIFT STATIONS 1, 3, 4, 5, 10
IN COASTAL PANACEA
INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
Proposals may be withdrawn or modified only by written notification from the Proposer prior to
the time fixed for the opening of Proposals. Negligence on the part of the Proposer in preparing
the Proposal confers no right for withdrawal of the Proposal after it has been opened.
Proposal Must Address:
The Proposal must address the requirements in a clear and concise manner in the order stated
herein. Proposals must be divided as described below and must include the
information/documents specified in the applicable divider. Proposals that do not adhere to the
following format or include the requested information/documents may be considered incomplete
and therefore unresponsive by the County.
The County reserves the right to seek additional/supplemental representation on specific issues
as needed.
Proposals should be typed. No changes in or corrections to Proposals will be allowed after the
Proposals are opened.
The signer of the Proposal must declare that the Proposal in all respects fair and in good faith
without collusion or fraud and that the signer of the Proposal has the authority to bind the
principal Proposer.
The County will not be liable for any costs incurred by Proposer prior to entering a contract.
Therefore, all Proposers are encouraged to provide a simple, straightforward, and concise
description of their ability to meet the RFQ requirements.
PROPOSAL CONSTRUCTION
Proposer will construct its Proposal in the following format as outlined and a divider must separate
each section as prescribed.
TAB 1 – PROPOSAL TRANSMITTAL FORM ON THE FIRM’S LETTERHEAD (FORM 1)
All signatures must be by an individual with authority to legally bind the Proposer, witnessed, and
corporate and/or notary seal (as applicable.) If the individual signing the Proposal Transmittal
Form does not have apparent authority to legally bind the Proposer, attach documentation
demonstrating such authority. The corporate or mailing address must match the company
information as it is listed on the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations. Attach a
copy of the webpage(s) from http://www.sunbiz.org as certification of this required information.
Verify that all addenda and tax identification number have been provided.
TAB 2 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATION APPLICATION (FORM 2)
The Executive Summary should be no more than three (3), front and back, pages. Include Form
2, Qualification Application and Questionnaire. Additional pages may be added to Form 2 if
needed.
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RFQ 2025-23 PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE RETROFIT OF LIFT STATIONS 1, 3, 4, 5, 10
IN COASTAL PANACEA
INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
TAB 3 – LETTERS OF REFERENCE (FORM 3)
Include three reference letters from similarly situated communities or local governments dated
2016 or later. Letters must be on the entity’s letterhead and signed by an authorized official and
include a brief description of the project and results, date of the project and name of contact
person, e-mail, and phone number.
TAB 4 – KEY STAFF
Include a summary of leadership and key staff, their role and experience that will be assigned to
work with the County. Include behind the summary a resume of each staff listed in the summary
with relevant information to the services be requested (limit one page, front and back, per
person).
TAB 5 – APPROACH
Include a detailed description of how your organization will approach the services being
requested
TAB 6 – REQUIRED FORMS DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS
The following forms must be fully filled out and signed by a person with authority to bind the
Proposer:
Form No. 1
Proposal Transmittal Form
Form No. 2
Qualifications Application and Questionnaire
Form No. 3
References
Form No. 4
Indemnification and Hold Harmless Statement
Form No. 5
Public Entity Crimes Sworn Statement
Form No. 6
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Form No. 7
Drug Free Workplace Certification
Form No. 8
Conflicts of Interest Disclosure
Form No. 9
Non-Collusion Affidavit
Form No. 10 Ethics Clause & Certification Regarding Lobbying for Contracts, Grants,
Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
Form No. 11 List of Proposed Sub-Contractors
Form No. 12 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility
Matters -Primary Covered Transactions
Form No. 13 E-Verify Compliance Certification
Form No. 14 Insurance Certification
Form No. 15 Comments on Proposed Contract
Please note any concerns with the proposed contract on Form No. 15. Any comments that are
included on this form regarding the contract documents will be forwarded to the legal
department for review. The County’s acceptance of comments does not guarantee any revision
to the contract documents. Comments not included on this form WILL NOT be considered. Please
indicate NONE or Not Applicable (N/A) if there are no comments on the proposed contract
documents.
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.