Professional Services Request For Qualifications For Engineering Consulting And Project Inspection Services For The Construction Of Two 69kv Underground Transmission Circuits Funded In Part By Grant Award ED24ATL0G0322 Awarded To The Kissimmee Utility Authority And The Board Of County Commissioners Of Osceola County, Florida, By The Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department Of Congress (“Project”).

Agency:	Kissimmee Utility Authority
State:	Florida
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction 541330 - Engineering Services 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Posted Date:	Jul 21, 2025
Due Date:	Aug 5, 2025
Solicitation No:	RFQu 25-057-RM
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Description

Main

Agency
Kissimmee Utility Authority

Status
Active

Fiscal Year
2025

Primary Contact
Ramandeep Mann

Title
Professional Services Request For Qualifications For Engineering Consulting And Project Inspection Services For The Construction Of Two 69kv Underground Transmission Circuits Funded In Part By Grant Award ED24ATL0G0322 Awarded To The Kissimmee Utility Authority And The Board Of County Commissioners Of Osceola County, Florida, By The Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department Of Congress (“Project”).

Secondary Contact
Jennifer Grieves

Number
RFQu 25-057-RM

Tertiary Contact

Type
Request for Qualifications

Department
Operations

Online Submissions
Yes

Project Estimate

Piggyback Solicitation
No

Insurance Required
Yes

Bid Bond Required
No

Bid Bond Amount

Performance Bond Required
No

Performance Bond Amount

Construction Bond Required
No

Construction Bond Amount

Scope of Services
Professional Services Request For Qualifications For Engineering Consulting And Project Inspection Services For The Construction Of Two 69kv Underground Transmission Circuits Funded In Part By Grant Award ED24ATL0G0322 Awarded To The Kissimmee Utility Authority And The Board Of County Commissioners Of Osceola County, Florida, By The Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department Of Congress (“Project”).

Dates(All times are listed as EST )

Broadcast Date
6/27/2025 12:00 PM EST

Question End Date
7/18/2025 2:00 PM EST

Due Date
8/5/2025 2:00 PM EST

Bid Opening Date

Pre-Bid Conferences

Total: 0 (All times are listed as EST )

Date

Time

Mandatory

Location

Documents

Total: 4

Type	Name	Description	File Type
Request for Qualifications	RFQu 25-057-RM Engineering Consulting Services.pdf	RFQU 25-057-RM Solicitation Document	PDF
Addendum	RFQu 25-057-RM Addednum 1 .pdf	RFQu 25-057-RM Addendum #1	PDF
Addendum	RFQu 25-057-RM Addednum 2 .pdf	Addendum #2	PDF
Addendum	RFQu 25-057-RM Addendum 2 Attachments.pdf	Addendum #2 Attachments	PDF

Quote/Bid

Zones
Total: 0

Zone

Groups
Total: 0

Group

Quote/Bid Items

Total: 0

Required

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Unit of Measure

Price/ Percent

Type

Additional Quote/Bid Items Fields

Display Options Spreadsheet Section	No	Display Image and Specifications Hyperlink Fields	No
Display Build Sheet File Upload Field	No	Display Options File Upload Field	No
Require Build Sheet File to be Uploaded	No	Require Options File to be Uploaded	No
Display Lead Time Field	No	Display Standard Packaging Field	No

Delivery Date
None

Required Files to be Uploaded by the Vendor
RFQu Response

Shipping
FOB Destination

Terms and Conditions
See KUA`s Terms and Conditions
Provide Supplier`s Terms and Conditions

Include Shipping in Price of Items
Yes

Display Bid Tabulation to Vendors
No

Display Vendor Submissions to Vendors
No

View Vendor Submissions while Bid Solicitation is Active
No

Allow Options File to be Updated after Due Date
No

Allow Post Due Date Submission
No

Questions & Answers

Total: 12

Question	Date Asked	Answer	Date Answered
1. Please clarify the plan to use an underground residential distribution ROW to install 230kV and then expand the ROW? a. Does this violate any conditions of the grant? 2. Are all (16) conduits expected to be routed through the single vault or just the 69kV lines? 3. Why is microtunnel listed as the most likely trenchless methodology? 4. What are the technical requirements of the received grant? 5. How critical is it to have the PM be in grant projects, as requested? 6. Please expand on the level of construction support and inspection or UG engineer onsite required, and assumed duration of activities to be covered?	7/9/2025 12:25:24 PM
Can you give any additional information regarding a scope of work tailored to the consulting & inspection services. Thank you,	7/14/2025 12:54:13 PM
Hello, POWER Engineers thanks you for the opportunity to provide our underground qualifications for RFQu 25-057-RM Engineering Consulting Services. In order for our team to provide the best possible qualifications response, could we please request an extension of one week, August 5, 2025? We are available to answer any questions. Thank you.	7/17/2025 4:57:01 PM
Hello, POWER Engineers thanks you for the opportunity to provide our underground qualifications for RFQu 25-057-RM Engineering Consulting Services. In order for our team to provide the best possible qualifications response, could we please request an extension of one week, August 5, 2025? We are available to answer any questions. Thank you.	7/17/2025 5:13:42 PM
Hello, within the RFQ, on page four under Section E. Specific Submittal Format, 1. Introduction "TAB 1" (5 Points), the section states that "this section is not included in the overall page count." Will you please clarify if bidders` responses to this RFQ have a page limitation. If so, what is the limitation or page count for bidders` responses? Thank you.	7/17/2025 5:29:23 PM
Hello, can you please clarify on the requirements listed under section 3. Assigned Professional Experience "TAB 3", item d). It states, "No more than four (4) resumes will be evaluated." We will be proposing with an organizational chart with eight team members listed. This does not include our subcontractor resumes. Based on the wording in item d), will only four out of the eight resumes that we provide will be evaluated? Please clarify.	7/17/2025 5:49:41 PM
Would the Authority please revise Section 13 of the General Conditions, Special Instructions and Insurance Requirements Section to clarify that the release upon final payment applies only to payment-related claims, since not all potential claims may be known at the time of final payment?	7/18/2025 12:29:23 PM
As currently worded in Section 1d. General Conformity on page 87 and in Section 7. Warranty on page 89, the Authority is asking Kimley-Horn to assume the highest professional standards in performing its work. While Kimley-Horn is committed to serving its clients, we are only required to do so in accordance with the professional standard of care, which is the degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised by consultants performing the same or similar services in the same locality at the time the services are provided. The relationship currently described in the proposal exceeds the Standard of Care to be provided by Design Professionals. Would the Authority consider modifying this language to comply with the foregoing language?	7/18/2025 12:34:22 PM
We request the Authority to address problematic indemnity language in Section 26. Contractor/Bidder Railroad Notification/Coordination Obligation on page 98 of the RFQ as it does not comply with Florida Statute 725.08 by requiring a defense. Will the Authority please consider rewording this language to conform with the statute and deleting the requirement to “defend"?	7/18/2025 12:40:17 PM
As currently worded, we believe that the indemnity provisions in Section 12 and Section 12.1 on page 113 of the RFQ are not in compliance with FL Statute 725.08 and is unenforceable. Would the Authority consider rewording same to conform with the statute?  Suggested language per FL Statutes 725.08: “The design professional shall indemnify and hold harmless the Authority, and its officers and employees, from liabilities, damages, losses, and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys` fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentionally wrongful conduct of the design professional and other persons employed or utilized by the design professional in the performance of the contract.”	7/18/2025 12:41:53 PM
We would like to inquire whether the Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) has published utility design, construction, or service standards that are available for reference by consulting engineers. Specifically, we are interested in any guidelines, specifications, standard details, or procedural documents that govern the planning, design, and installation of electric utility infrastructure within KUA’s service area. Access to these standards will help ensure our designs are aligned with KUA’s requirements and facilitate coordination throughout the project development process.	7/18/2025 12:42:25 PM
We are seeking clarification regarding the framing requirements for a proposed transition structure at both ends of the underground line. Specifically, we would like to confirm whether the framing configuration is intended to differ at each end—given that one end interfaces with a riser pole and the other with a substation termination structure—or whether the same framing is to be applied at both ends, as suggested in Section I.1.i.2 of the referenced documentation RFQu 25-057-RM.	7/18/2025 12:42:38 PM

Commodity Codes

Total: 6

Code	Description
[907-14]	Architectural Services, Non-Licensed (Not Otherwise Classified)
[918-15]	Architectural Consulting
[906-92]	Utilities (Gas, Steam, Electric) - Architectural
[907-40]	Engineering Services, Non-Licensed (Not Otherwise Classified)
[925-36]	Engineering Services (Not Otherwise Classified)
[911-7]	C.I.P., Architectural and Engineering Services

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Total: 0

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