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Hendry County is seeking engineering firms interested in providing professional services in connection with design and permitting services and construction engineering and inspection services for roadway improvements to Hendry Isles Blvd from Arcadia Avenue to SR80 in Hendry County, Florida. Firms submitting must have expertise in roadway and drainage design permitting services, and/or construction engineering and inspection services. Proposers shall have all services available in-house or may propose multiple firms, which have joined together to provide the various required disciplinary services in order to offer a complete submission. Individuals and firms properly registered in the State of Florida are encouraged to submit their qualifications for consideration. All submittals (see Section IV, Submission Requirements) received in response to this RFQ will be reviewed by a County Evaluation Committee. Respondents shall be fully acquainted with the conditions relating to the execution of work required in this procurement. Failure of the respondent to become acquainted with existing conditions and the scope of services will in no way relieve the respondent of any obligation with respect to its submittal. The Hendry County BOCC desires to resurface Hendry Isles Blvd from Arcadia Avenue to SR80, approximately 2.538 miles. General improvements desired include milling and/or road reclamation, and resurfacing of the roadway with necessary safety upgrades throughout the project limits. Isolated base repairs and culvert replacement(s) will be addressed, as appropriate. Associated safety and drainage improvements will also be addressed, as appropriate. The general objective is for one selected consultant to provide design and permitting services in order to develop a set of construction plans and bid documents. All design work on the Project shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of all applicable laws and governmental rules and regulations and federal and state accepted design standards for the type of construction contemplated by the Project, including, as applicable, but not limited to, the applicable provisions of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the AASHTO Policy on Geometric Design of Streets and Highways. A second consultant will be selected to provide construction engineering and inspection services and quality acceptance reviews of all work associated with the design and permitted plans and any associated improvements. Administration of the CEI staff shall be under the responsible charge of a State of Florida Licensed Professional Engineer who shall provide the certification that all design and construction for the Project meets the minimum construction standards established by the Department. The selected engineering consultant(s) will provide design drawings for the Construction of the above projects. Engineering services shall include, but not be limited to: o Land Surveying Services under the responsible charge of a Professional Land Surveyor registered in the State of Florida and in accordance with the Florida Department of Transportation Policy 760.00-760.012 and the Florida Department of Transportation Location Manual necessary for the subject project including referencing all centerline survey control points and locating the right-of-way line. o Geotechnical evaluations by a Geotechnical Engineer registered in the State of Florida for the purpose of establishing design criteria for the proposed improvements. o Preparation of Construction Documents including constructions plans and specifications in accordance with current FDOT design criteria including but not limited to: FDOT Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways; FDOT Plan Preparation Manual; FDOT Design Standards; FDOT Drainage Manual and specific FDOT Standard Specifications. Plans will be submitted in 60%, 90%, and 100% formats to Hendry County and FDOT, when applicable, for review and comment. The project will be performed in accordance with all applicable FDOT procedures, guidelines, manuals, standards, and directives as described in FDOT's Local Programs Manual (FDOT Topic No. 525-010-300). o The Consultant will provide one (1) paper copy of signed and sealed construction plans (11" x 17") and a jump/thumb drive containing all electronic drawing files. Electronic drawing files will be produced in a manner suitable to Hendry County using state plane coordinates with a logical layering and layer naming convention. Layer names shall be approved by Hendry County. o The drawing will include a cover with location map, a drawing key map, typical section and detail sheets, summary of pay item sheet, summary of quantities sheet(s), quantity computation booklet, general note sheet, special conditions, technical specifications, alignment plans, and detailed signing and pavement marking plans for the entire project. o Prepare Engineer's Opinion of Probable Construction Cost. o Assist the County with the bidding process including the preparation of the bid document, attending the pre-bid conference, answering bidders questions, preparing addenda, responding to RFI's, and evaluating the bids and preparing the bid tabulations for qualified bidders. o Attend pre-application meetings, when required, to all local, State, and Federal agencies having permit jurisdiction including, but not limited to, South Florida Water Management District and Florida Department of Transportation. o Preparing permit applications, when required, to all local, State, and Federal agencies having permit jurisdiction including, but not limited to, South Florida Water Management District and Florida Department of Transportation. o Prepare "Record Documents" based on the Contractor's Surveyor following completion of the construction in an AutoCad format that is usable by the County. The Record Documents shall be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of Florida. o Review and approve shop drawings and material lists. o Identify utility services and provide technical assistance, when necessary for the coordination and/or negotiation with utility owners or other public agencies affected by the project, including utility plans, if necessary, for location adjustments. o Answer any design questions during the construction phase related to the project. o Provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services and Quality Assurance Testing. The last day to submit questions via e-mail for review and answer is Friday, December 1, 2023 at 12:00 P.M