This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in North Port, Florida. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Scope of Services: The scope of work is a general guide to the work the City expects to be performed by the Consultant and is not a complete listing of all services that may be required or desired. The engineering services include Construction, Engineering, and Inspection services related to the Diesel Bypass Pump Installation and Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation Projects. Project Description: The City of North Port has received two Community Development Block Grants, one for the installation of eight diesel bypass pumps at lift stations and one for inflow and infiltration mitigation projects. The City anticipates that it will use existing City standard specifications and details for both projects including the bidding documents. This RFP is to request proposals from experienced and qualified firms for professional Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the two projects identified above. The intent of this RFP is to invite Engineering firms to provide proposals for the Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) services required for the Diesel Bypass Pump Installation and Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation construction projects. Proposers are welcome to visit existing lift stations that have diesel bypass pumps to see the type of installation envisioned. The inflow and infiltration mitigation work is anticipated to include cure-in-place lining, manhole rehabilitation and lining and miscellaneous other repairs as necessary. The City's technical specifications for all the items above can be found on the City's website. 1) Project Requirements: This work shall include the following Construction, Engineering, and Inspection services (CEI): Management of the construction contract related to the Diesel Bypass Pump Installation and Inflow and Infiltration Mitigation. It is anticipated that there will be two different construction contracts, one for each project, however, only one CEI firm for both projects. a. Shop drawing reviews including Maintenance of Traffic plans b. Respond to Request for Information (RFI) from the contractor and recommend resolutions to City of North Port c. Review/approval of material certifications d. Review/approval of construction test reports e. Conduct construction testing as required by the construction project specifications f. Construction Inspection and daily inspection reports, including photo documentation as needed. g. Conduct construction progress meetings and prepare/distribute associated minutes h. Conduct the pre-construction meeting and associated minutes i. In conjunction with City Staff, review/approve contractor invoices for payment, including a summary of work done in the invoice period j. In conjunction with City Staff, negotiate change order scope and costs k. In conjunction with City Staff, review and process contractor requests for contract time extensions l. In conjunction with City Staff, respond to project related citizen requests m. Notices to Contractor, if/as required, related to assessment of liquidated damages n. Perform any CEI reporting functions related to the individual grants including but not limited to Davis-Bacon, Section 3, Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity compliance. The selected firm shall understand that time is of the essence for this project and shall complete the project on the in conjunction with the City and grant timeframes. Information provided in Part I, General Instructions, Paragraph 1, Purpose, Intent of RFP, is included in this Part II, Scope of Service, by reference. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.