Site work and paving for a road / highway in Orlando, Florida. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

Pursuant to Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, the federal Brooks Act (40 USC 1101-1104, including related federal laws (23 USC 112(b)(2)(A) and regulations 23 CFR 172.5), and the policies and procedures of the City of Orlando, notice is hereby given that a sealed Qualification Statement for RQS26-0065, Construction, Engineering and Inspection Services for Virginia DriveForest AvenueCorrine Drive from SR 527 to Bennett Rd Project (FDOT LAP FM # 446485-1-68-01) to provide professional engineering services The City of Orlando is receiving U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) funding from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT or Department) for the services solicited in the Request for Qualification Statements (DOT Financial Management Number: 446485-1-68-01). In order to submit a Qualification Statement in response to this solicitation, the prime firm must as of the due date for submittals be qualified and registered in the State of Florida to provide engineering services in Florida as a business organization pursuant to Section 471.023 of the Florida Statutes and must be pre-qualified by the Department at the time of submittal in the following category: 10.1 (Roadway Construction Engineering Inspections). It is the policy of USDOT, the Department, and the City that all applicants, including but not limited to DBEs, have an equal opportunity to participate in the performance of federally financed contracts and subcontracts. To achieve this goal, DBEs are encouraged to compete for procurement contracts and shall have full access to these opportunities. Pursuant to the funding requirements of the Departments grant, disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) utilization shall be in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Department has established a DBE program in accordance with such federal laws and regulations. The City shall participate in the Departments DBE race neutral program for this solicitation. There is no specific DBE participation goal Virginia DriveForest AvenueCorrine Drive from SR 527 to Bennett Rd RQS26-0065 FDOT LAP FM # 446485-1-68-01 Procurement and Contracts Division Page: 5 on this Project; however, the Department has an overall 10.65% DBE goal it must achieve. In order to assist Respondents in determining their DBE commitment level, the City has estimated 5.0% DBE availability on this Project. When the successful Respondent executes the contract with the City, information will be requested of the Respondents anticipated DBE participation for the Project. While the utilization is not mandatory in order to be awarded the contract, continuing utilization of DBE firms on contracts supports the success of Floridas Voluntary DBE Program, and supports consultants Equal Employment Opportunity and DBE Affirmative Action Programs. NOTE: Any Project listed as 0% DBE availability does not mean that a DBE may not be used on that Project. A 0% DBE availability may have been established due to any of the following reasons: Limited identified subcontracting opportunities, minimal contract days, and/or small contract dollar amount. Respondents are encouraged to identify any opportunities to subcontract to DBEs. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact the City Small Business Office at (407) 246-2896 The Respondent certifies, by submission of its Qualification Statement, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. This solicitation and all work performed in response to it shall be conducted in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Part 27, regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of disability. The City reserves the right to waive any informalities or irregularities in the selection process and to reject any or all Qualification Statements, or to readvertise with Department review and approval. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. Request for Proposal for Design Services is Underway Question Submission Deadline:February 17, 2026, 5:00pm