RFQ 2026-05 Construction Engineering and inspection Services for Dr. MLK...

Agency:	Wakulla County
State:	Florida
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction 237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction 541330 - Engineering Services
Posted Date:	Mar 19, 2026
Due Date:	Apr 17, 2026
Solicitation No:	RFQ 2026-05
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WAKULLA COUNTY

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

INTENT AND GENERAL

INFORMATION

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO: 2026-05

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES

FOR DR. MLK JR. MEMORIAL ROAD MULTIPURPOSE PATH

FPID # 451725-1-68-01

FEDERAL PROJECT # D325 065 B

PROPOSAL ADVERTISE DATE: MARCH 19, 2026

PROPOSAL RELEASE DATE: MARCH 19, 2026

RESPONSE DUE DATE AND TIME: APRIL 17, 2026 @ 3:00 PM EST

EXPRESS MAIL SERVICES OR HAND DELIVER RESPONSE TO:

Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners

ATTN: RFQ 2026-05

3093 Crawfordville Highway

Crawfordville, FL 32327

Contact:

PROCUREMENT OFFICE

Berkleigh Nowak

3093 Crawfordville Highway

Crawfordville, FL 32327

850-926-0919

bnowak@mywakulla.com

RFQ 2026-05 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR DR. MLK JR.

MEMORIAL ROAD MULTIPURPOSE PATH

INTENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION

TABLE CONTENTS

INTENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION

SECTION 1.0 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SECTION 2.0 PROPOSAL QUESTIONS

SECTION 3.0 SCOPE OF WORK

SECTION 4.0 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 5.0 RECEIPT AND OPENING OF THE PROPOSAL

SECTION 6.0 CONE OF SILENCE

SECTION 7.0 PROPOSAL RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 8.0 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS AND SELECTION PROCESS

SECTION 9.0 INTENT TO AWARD AND CONTRACT EXECUTION

SECTION 10.0 STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS (STAC)

APPENDICES:

A. Legal Advertisement

B. Draft Agreement

RFQ 2026-05 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR DR. MLK JR.

MEMORIAL ROAD MULTIPURPOSE PATH

INTENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Wakulla County, Florida through Requests for Qualifications No. 2026-05, is soliciting

proposals from qualified businesses registered to do business in the State of Florida for

construction engineering and inspection services for Dr. MLK Jr. Memorial Road

Multipurpose Path. The specific elements are included in the Scope of Services, Section

3.0, of this RFQ.

It is the intent of this RFQ to enter into a Contract with the successful Respondents to begin upon

approval of the Board of County Commissioners and the issuance of a Notice to Proceed

(NTP), for the Work.

Firms interested in preparing a response for this RFQ must complete the requirements set

forth in this RFQ, its attached documents and documents incorporated by reference

(collectively referred to as the “RFQ”). Under the proposal process of Wakulla County, the

conditions set forth herein are binding on the Proposer as confirmed by the signature of a

person with legal authority to bind the Proposer on the cover letter transmitting its Proposal

to the County in response to this RFQ.

If this RFQ is amended, the County Procurement Office will issue an appropriate addendum

to the RFQ. Any addendums will be posted on the County Website. If an addendum is issued,

all terms and conditions of this RFQ that are not specifically modified in the addendum shall

remain unchanged. An addendum to this RFQ will be issued if any of the date and/or time

change, unless the date(s) fall after the date the RFQ Proposal(s) are due. Specific dates/time

will be determined at each phase.

It is understood and the Respondent hereby agrees to be solely responsible for obtaining all

materials and determining the best methods that will be utilized to meet the intent of the

specifications of this RFQ. Failure by the Respondent to acquaint themselves with the

available information will not relieve them from responsibility for estimating properly the

difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. Proposers are expected to examine the

specifications and all instructions pertaining to the required commodities/services. Failure

to do so will be at Respondent’s risk.

The County reserves the right to reject any Proposal found to be non-responsive, vague, or

non-conforming. The County also reserves the right at any time to withdraw all or part of this

RFQ in order to protect its best interests. The County is not liable for any costs incurred by

the Respondent in preparing its response, nor is a response an offer to contract with any

Respondent. Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (FS), all responses are subject to

Florida’s public records laws.

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information in the

RFQ, it is recognized that the information may not be complete in every detail and that all

work may not be expressly mentioned in the RFQ. It is the responsibility of the Proposer to

RFQ 2026-05 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR DR. MLK JR.

MEMORIAL ROAD MULTIPURPOSE PATH

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include in its Proposal all pertinent information in accordance with the objectives of the

RFQ.

• Wakulla County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• MBE/WBE businesses are encouraged to participate.

• Wakulla County strictly enforces open and fair competition.

ADA – Special Accommodations: Any person requiring accommodations by the County due to a

disability should call the Purchasing Office at 850-926-0919 at least five (5) working days prior to

any pre-response Conference, response opening, or meeting. If you are hearing or speech

impaired, please contact the County Purchasing Office by the Florida Relay Service, which can

be reached at 1-800-955-8771 (TDD).

The RFQ and any addenda issued are available on the Wakulla County website at

http://www.mywakulla.com or by contacting the County at 850-926-0919. All questions

pertaining to this RFQ should be submitted in writing in accordance with the RFQ instructions

set forth in Section 2.0 of the RFQ.

SECTION 1.0 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Failure to comply with this or any other paragraph of this RFQ shall be sufficient reason for

rejection of the Proposal.

All times listed in the Schedule of Events are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Event

Date/Time

Proposal Advertisement Date

March 19, 2026

Release of Request for Proposals

March 19, 2026

Questions Due from Prospective Respondent

March 26, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

Responses to questions due

April 2, 2026

PROPOSALS DUE TO BOCC

April 17, 2026 by 3:00 p.m.

Oral Presentations

April 29 – April 30, 2026

Posting of Selection Committee Rankings

May 1, 2026

Board Consideration of Selection Committee Rankings and

Authorization to Enter into Negotiations

May 18, 2026

Posting of Intended Award

Board Consideration of Intended Award

Posting of Notice of Award

May 19, 2026

June 1, 2026

June 2, 2026

SECTION 2.0 PROPOSAL QUESTIONS

2.1 All inquiries and questions concerning this RFQ, must be in writing (e-mail is

acceptable), received in accordance with Section 1.0 Schedule of Events, and must be

directed to: Berkleigh Nowak, Budget Analyst and Procurement Coordinator,

bnowak@mywakulla.com or mailed to 3093 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327.

RFQ 2026-05 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR DR. MLK JR.

MEMORIAL ROAD MULTIPURPOSE PATH

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Questions and responses will be posted on the County’s Website and, if necessary,

Addendum(s) will be issued.

SECTION 3.0 SCOPE OF WORK

3.1 General

3.1.1 The selected firm will provide construction Management Services

and/or Construction Engineering Services: Includes but not limited to

inspection of construction projects and/or supervision/management

services construction projects as requested by the County.

3.1.2 The inspector will keep track of daily consultant progress and will

provide reports weekly to the County.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

This project will provide for the construction oversight of an approximately 1.115 mile-long

paved (asphalt) section of a multi-purpose off-road path running parallel to Dr. Martin Luther

King (MLK) Jr. Memorial Road. The path is planned to be located along the south side of the

road within the right-of-way and will be eight feet in width. The path would begin at the

intersection of Dr. MLK Jr. Memorial Road and Rehwinkel Road and terminate at the

intersection of Dr. MLK Jr. Memorial Road and Mallard Pond Circle.

PROJECT SCHEDULE:

The project schedule for this RFQ will run parallel to the construction of the multipurpose

path (ITB 2026-05). The schedule will be determined once the contractor has been selected

and issued a Notice to Proceed.

PROJECT DELIVERABLES:

The deliverables will be as follows for this RFQ:

1) Pre-Construction Meeting Minutes

2) Project Schedule that is defined once the County has competitively selected the

construction contractor.

3) Weekly reports that describe, but are not limited to, the work being performed, the

conditions, number of employees present, pictures, accidents, and other conditions

present at the work site.

4) Review and certification of any and all pay applications submitted to Wakulla County

for payment.

5) A certification of completion once the project has been completed.

SECTION 4.0 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum qualifications for the Consultant personnel are set forth as follows. Exceptions to

these minimum qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. However, a Project

Administrator working under the supervision and direction of a Senior Project Engineer or an

Inspector working under the supervision and direction of a Senior Inspector shall have six

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

RFQ 2026-05 Construction Engineering and inspection Services for Dr. MLK Jr. Memorial Road Multipurpose Path

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