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Canaveral Port AuthorityPROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOTICE-DESIGN SERVICES FOR A NORTHSIDE OPERATIONS CENTER AKA JPIOC BY CANAVERAL PORT AUTHORITY
The Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) is requesting technical proposals and qualifications from consulting firms interested in providing architectural and engineering Design Services for a Joint Port Intelligence and Operations Center (JPIOC) for Port Canaveral and to provide technical support to staff at Port Canaveral - located in Brevard County, Florida. These services will be acquired in compliance with the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act, Florida Statutes 287.055. The A & E consulting firm will be required to display a recurring knowledge of both Florida State and Federal security requirements for commercial seaports, maritime operations and design of fire stations. Consultant will make appropriate recommendations to the Port regarding the security requirements to meet the minimum state and federal regulations under F.S. 311 and 33 CFR part 105 respectively to maintain compliance in a cost-effective manner. Consultant will be required to assist the Port staff in formulating both federal and state project funding requests as well as to follow through with contract plans and specifications for implementing the projects. Consultant will be responsible for the design and integration of inter and internet communications for Access Control, Alarm and Perimeter Security Systems, Vehicle Inspection Systems, and CCTV Monitoring Systems.
MINIMUM CRITERIA
As a minimum, the firms proposing shall have at least ten (10) years experience in work of a similar nature with airports/seaports and military installations. Consultant must provide references of at least 5 prior successful security projects.
It is recommended that the firm have an office within reasonable proximity to the Canaveral Port Authority and/or demonstrate that they would be able to provide services in a timely manner.
PROPOSAL CONTENT
Each responding consulting firm shall provide six (6) copies of their proposal, giving detailed information on the following:
1.Firm history, location, capabilities, etc.
2.GSA Standard Form 330 or equivalent
3.Five (5) examples of previous experience with providing similar services in the recent past. Include a brief description of the work and individuals to be contacted with telephone numbers.
4.A list of services which would not be performed in-house and a list of consultants, which would provide these services for the firm.
5.A schedule of current commitments and the degree of completion of each.
6.An organization chart and other information which will be useful in evaluating the proposal service.
7.Outline of methodology for implementation of the proposed scope of work.
8.Resumes of key individuals to be involved in the various aspects of the project and an explanation of each individual’s role in the project.
9.Evidence of coverage with at least one million dollars of professional liability insurance.
10.Provide evidence that firm is licensed to do business in the State of Florida.
SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE
Firms desiring to provide such professional services to the CPA must furnish six (6) copies of their expression of interest to: Canaveral Port Authority, P. O. Box 267, 445 Challenger Road, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920. Attn: Jon O. Brazee, P.E., Chief Engineer, not later than 2:00 p.m., November 19, 2007. Questions should be directed to Peggy Gooch, Senior Administrative Assistant, Engineering at (321)783-7831, ext. 218 or email pgooch@portcanaveral.org. Qualifications package will be available on Monday, October 22, 2007 upon request.
PUBLIC MEETING
A committee established by the Chief Executive Officer will meet on December 4, 2007, 2:00 p.m., in the Port Commission Meeting Room to review and recommend for Commission approval a ranking of qualified firms to the CPA Commission at their regularly scheduled meeting to be held at 2:00 p.m., December 12, 2007, at which time selections will be established.
