Qualifications for Cdbg Engineering Services for the City of Cottondale for a Hurruicane Michael Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (Cdbg-dr) Project The City of Cottondale Hereby Is Soliciting for a Request for Qualifications From Qualified Individuals or Firms to Provide Engineering Services for a Hurricane Michael Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (Cdbg-dr) Project.
The Project Involves Stormwater Drainage Improvements Within and Draining From the Caney Pond Stormwater Drainage Basin Within the City of Cottondale.
The City Has Been Awarded a Hurricane Michael Cdbg-dr Grant Number M0019 in the Amount of $4,347,351.00, Therefore, Procurement and Contracting Will Follow Cdbg Regulations.
Contracts Funded in Whole or in Part Through Other Funding Sources Such as the Florida Rural Infrastructure Fund May Be Entered Into From This Solicitation.
Engineering Services for This Project Will Include but Not Be Limited to Topographical Surveying, Testing, Engineering Design, Permitting, Bidding, Construction Administration and Resident Observation Services.
Proposals Will Be Accepted on an Equal Competitive Basis. No Bid or Proposal Will Be Accepted From Individuals or Firms Placed on the Convicted Vendor List Following a Conviction for a Public Entity Crime. The Evaluation Criteria That Will Be Utilized in the Selection of the Engineer Are as Follows:
1. Knowledge of State and Federal Regulations Governing the
Cdbg Program as Well as Other Grant Programs; 20 Pts.
2. Experience With Cdbg Funded Projects; 20 Pts.
3. Experience With Municipal Engineering Projects; 10 Pts
4. Management and Staffing; 10 Pts.
5. Approach to Task; 20 Pts
6. Ability to Become Quickly Familiar With Local Conditions; 10 Pts.
7. References: All Cdbg Projects for Last Three (3) Years for Which You Are Responsible; 10 Pts In the Event of a Tie, if One of the Businesses Involved in the Tie Is Minority or Female Owned, They Shall Be Ranked Above the Other Firm or Firms Involved in the Tie. Engineering Fees Will Be Negotiated After Ranking Is Completed Utilizing the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act, Florida Statute 287.055. Negotiation Will Begin With the Firm Ranked Highest Based Upon the Final Rankings. The City of Cottondale Reserves the Right to Reject Any and All Proposals, to Waive Any Informalities or Irregularities in the Proposal Process and to Award the Contract(S) in the Best Interest of the City. Engineering Service Contract(S) May Be Subject to Grant/loan Award and Release of Funds by the Funding Agency. For Additional Information Contact the City Clerk, Sherri Mcbride at 850.352.4361 or Email Cityclerk@cityofcottondale.net. The City of Cottondale Supports Equal Opportunity Employment, Fair Housing and Providing Handicap Access . The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.
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