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

The Board of County Commissioners is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the expansion of the DeSoto County Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), including effluent disposal facilities . The scope involves two phases of expansion from 0.950 MGD to at least 1.40 MGD and 2.0 MGD. The selected firm will be responsible for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services of both expansion phases for the wastewater treatment plant and effluent disposal. The county may award the two-phased expansion under separate contracts or under one contract for phase 1 with an option for phase 2, depending on bids received and available funding. Negotiations with the selected firm will include determining if there will be separate or combined scope and fee schedules for the phases. The selected firm must provide applicable licenses to perform the work in Florida and may include other necessary professionals as part of the team required to complete the services. Minimum tasks to be included in the Scope of Services: - Attend and lead the pre-construction meeting. - Attend and lead regular construction project meetings. - Review and respond to RFIs from the contractor. - Review and respond to shop drawings and submittals from the contractor. - Provide engineering support throughout construction. - Provide inspection services. - Review contractor applications for payment. - Assist with coordinating work to avoid disruption of WWTP operations. - Prepare accurate signed and sealed record drawings of completed work. - Attend substantial and final completion inspections and generate punch lists. - Permit management and final certifications. - Prepare Injection Well Operation and Regulatory Compliance Manual. - Prepare FDEP request for Operation Testing Authorization. - Provide staff training and support for DIW start-up and operational testing. - Coordinate FDEP interface, communications, and reporting during DIW operational testing period. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.