PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOTICE-MINOR ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES
# RFQ-11-001
The CANAVERAL PORT AUTHORITY (CPA) in compliance with the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act, Section 287.055, F.S. is requesting technical proposals and qualifications from consulting firms interested in providing architectural and engineering services associated with minor construction, rehabilitation and/or renovation activities for cruise terminals, port buildings, and other upland port facilities, and to provide technical support to staff at Port Canaveral located in Brevard County under a continuing contract as outlined in the following Scope of Services.
SCOPE OF WORK
The consulting firm will be required to provide professional services on an as needed basis for the Canaveral Port Authority. These services will typically be associated with minor new construction and/or additions, renovations, and interior improvements to existing facilities. Security upgrades as well as technical support and development of a preventative maintenance program may also be included. Services will include development or review of program requirements, schematic design, development of construction documents, permitting services consultation during bidding and construction, report preparation and other professional services in connection with the aforementioned tasks. Services will be required in the disciplines of Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering, plus Architectural Services. The Canaveral Port Authority intends to enter into Continuing Contracts with multiple consultants, and therefore, firms without in-house expertise in all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
MINIMUM CRITERIA
As a minimum, the firms proposing shall have at least ten (10) years experience in work of a similar nature and must provide references of at least 5 prior successful similar projects.
It is recommended that the firm and all subconsultants have an office within reasonable proximity to the Canaveral Port Authority and demonstrate that they would be able to provide services in a timely manner.
PROPOSAL CONTENT
Each responding consulting firm shall provide six (6) copies and one (1) CD (containing complete proposal in pdf format) of their proposal, giving detailed information on the following:
1. Firm history, location, capabilities, etc. Include this information for all subconsultants.
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 individuals 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 and one (1) CD (containing complete proposal in pdf format) of their expression of interest to:
Canaveral Port Authority
Attn.: Peggy Gooch, Sr. Administrative Assistant, Engineering
P. O. Box 267
445 Challenger Road
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
All proposals shall be delivered to the Canaveral Port Authority no later than 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, 2011. The selected firm will be required to perform all contract services under a standard CPA continuing contract, a sample of which may be requested by contacting: Peggy Gooch, Senior Administrative Assistant, Engineering, Canaveral Port Authority by email: pgooch@portcanaveral.com or via phone: (321)783-7831, ext. 218. All notices will be posted on our website http://www.portcanaveral.com/general/bids/php.
PUBLIC MEETING
A committee established by the Chief Executive Officer will meet on February 7, 2011, 2:00 p.m.,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., February 16, 2011, at which time selections will be established.
