Site work for a water / sewer project in Belle Glade, Florida. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Evaluation Preference for Mentoring: Up to five (5) evaluation preference points shall be awarded based upon the commitment of the proposer to mentor certified African American and/or Hispanic American owned firm(s) for purposes of providing management guidance and training. The M/WBE Evaluation Preference for Mentoring program will be administered in accordance with the Palm Beach County CM / SBE Partnering Guidelines which sets out the program objectives, qualifications and the Mentor and Protg responsibilities. A copy of the Palm Beach County CM / SBE Partnering Guidelines may be obtained by contacting the designated Project Manager. (See EBO Ordinance Section 2-80.27(2)(e) and OEBO PPM No. CW-O-043 Attachment 3, Section 2.)After the notification of recommended award has been posted, any unsuccessful proposer may request a debriefing from the Director of Engineering, Krystin Berntsen, P.E., PMP, by email to Kberntsen@pbcwater.com. Evaluation Preference for M/WBE Participation: Up to ten (10) evaluation preference points shall be awarded, on a sliding scale, based upon the relative level of dollar participation by certified African American and/or Hispanic American owned firms that have been committed to on the proposers team. The sliding scale shall be based upon the following factors: 1. Firms history of M/WBE participation on prior government or private sector projects; 2. Firms M/WBE participation plan, i.e. how the firm will achieve applicable APIs when subcontracts are let, and 3. Firms commitment to achieving APIs applicable to subcontracts. (See EBO Ordinance Section 2-80.27(2) (e) and OEBO PPM No. CW-O-043 Attachment 3, Section 2.) The County, in accordance with the provisions of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the implementing regulations, hereby notifies all Proposers that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit proposals in response to this solicitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Time is of the essence for the completion of this project and Proposers are reminded that WTP 11 is a live facility. Consideration shall be given to accomplishing the goals of the project while minimizing disruptions to plant operations. The firm shall have demonstrated design-build experience with new membrane plants or upgrades with a minimum of 15 MGD and a project value of at least fifty million dollars within the last ten (10) years from the date of this solicitation. The Proposer shall satisfy the minimum requirements described in the Design-Build Entity Minimum Qualifications document. Subsequent references must be provided using the DesignBuild Entity Reference Form. A "Design-Build Firm" or Design-Build Entity means a partnership, corporation, or other legal entity that: 1) Is certified under F.S. 489.119 to engage in contracting through a certified or registered general contractor or a certified or registered building contractor as the qualifying agent; and 2) Is certified under F.S. 471.023 to practice or to offer to practice engineering; or certified under F.S. 481.219 to practice or to offer to practice architecture. Qualifications based selection shall be in accordance with CCNA requirements and Palm Beach Countys Policy Procedure Manual (PPM) CW-O-094. After review of the submitted written proposals, a Short-List will be developed followed by oral interviews for final selection. Palm Beach County may adjust the scope and activities of the project to accommodate budgetary and other constraints. The services shall be non-exclusive, allowing Palm Beach County to use other firms at its sole discretion. No minimum amount of services or compensation is guaranteed to the selected Design-Build Entity. The selected Design-Build Entity may act as the Engineer of Record for design and construction activities at Palm Beach Countys discretion The term of the contract is for five (5) years. Palm Beach County reserves the right to reject any or all responses; to waive any or all informalities and/or irregularities; to re-advertise with either an identical or revised scope, or to cancel the solicitation in its entirety. Any plans are subject to reuse in accordance with Section 287.055(10), Florida Statues. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document. Question Deadline 05/25/2025 at 3:30 PM ET