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

The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) desires to retain a licensed, qualified Consultant to provide the scope of services described below. This Qualifications Package provides guidelines for the submission of letters of interest and Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) in response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The purpose of the project is to implement cost-effective solar energy facilities systemwide throughout. FKAA is seeking an independent consultant and The consultant selected through this RFQ will provide a proposal for services including, but not limited to the following: Evaluation Phase Evaluate the solar energy potential at various FKAA facilities, from Florida City to Key West. Estimate the capital and operation and maintenance costs for site-specific solar energy facilities. o Evaluate alternative delivery methods for implementing solar energy production facilities (power purchase agreement, turnkey installations, private versus municipal ownership etc). Identify grant opportunities for solar projects Consulting Service If FKAA elects to implement the solar projects using a private developer, the Consultant shall assist FKAA in developing a Request for Proposals. If FKAA implements the project using traditional the design, bid, build method, the Consultant shall perform the tasks below. Design services, including, but not limited to: Preliminary design alternatives analysis and associated cost estimates o Environmental permitting and geotechnical investigations as needed o 30%, 60%, 90% and final design, including drawings, specifications, construction cost estimates, kickoff and design meetings, QA/QC review, and permitting, as necessary Bidding services, including document distribution, pre-bid conferences, recommendation of award, and conformed construction documents Construction management services, including but not limited to: Review of submittals Responses to Contractor's requests for information Inspections Progress meetings Certifications and project close out Qualification will be based on the following criteria: Years of experience providing professional engineering services on similar projects Examples of similar projects for which the firm or consultant has provided professional services in the last 5 years, including details on current projects and a customer reference list Experience of specific staff members and engineers who will be involved in the design, including experience with FKAA projects, as applicable FKAA reserves the right to modify all or any portion of Qualifications Package that it deems acceptable, reject any and all Qualifications Package, and to waive minor irregularities in the evaluation process. The FKAA selection committee will evaluate the submittals and make a final selection of the most qualified consulting firm. A recommendation for approval to begin negotiations with the selected consulting firm will be made to the FKAA Board of Directors on March 26, 2024. Selection is contingent upon the negotiation of a mutually acceptable contract with the most qualified professional firm. FKAA may choose to negotiate with more than one acceptable qualified professional firm and reserves the right to contract with the firm(s) as represents the best interests of FKAA. Inquiries regarding this RFQ should be submitted via the Questions/Responses tab on the e-Builder Bidding Portal at the link provided. Requests for clarification will be received until seven (7) days prior to the submittal date. It is recommended that consulting firms that are requested to make a presentation conduct a site inspection prior to presentations to the FKAA selection committee. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.