Expressway Authorities, Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority  


  • The Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority (Authority) requires the services of a consultant in connection with Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services.  Shortlist consideration will be given to only those firms who are qualified pursuant to law, and as determined by the Authority, and who have been prequalified by FDOT to perform the indicated Types of Work.

    TYPES OF WORK:  Group 10.1, Roadway Construction Engineering and Inspection and Group 10.3, Construction Materials Inspection. Consultant must be prequalified in these work groups.

    DEION: The work consists of providing CEI services related to the construction of the extension of S.R. 429 from south of existing C.R. 437A interchange north to Boy Scout Road, the new limited access roadway (S.R. 414 – Maitland Boulevard Extension) from realigned S.R. 429 east to west of Apopka Vineland Road, new system interchange ramps at S.R. 429 and S.R. 414 extension, and a new interchange with S. R. 429 and CR 437A, identified as Project No. 429-200. 

    SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:  Interested consultants shall submit five (5) sets of a Letter of Interest package indicating their desire to be considered.  The letter shall be no more than ten pages exclusive of charts, resumes and project experience list and divided as follows: 

    Section 1.  Similar project Experience:  Provide CEI project experience on current/completed projects within the past 5 years.  Indicate project name, location, services provided and accurate reference names with phone numbers.  All references will be checked.

    Section 2.  Project Approach;  Provide a maximum 5 page narrative describing the firm’s approach to delivering the CEI services. In addition to the narrative, provide a proposed project organization chart including subconsultant personnel; a matrix summarizing proposed personnel experience on similar projects including registrations/certifications; detailed resumes identifying relevant experience on similar projects.  Resumes shall include client/owner references for all proposed personnel for the past 5 years and availability date for each individual. 

    Section 3.  Certifications; Provide copies of FDOT certifications in the work groups identified above and Florida Department of Professional Regulation registration for prime consultant and subconsultants.

    Section 4.  Current and Projected Workload; Indicate ability of staff to manage a CEI assignment and indicate, as a percentage, the current/projected workload of current staff.  Indicate the total number of firm’s professional, technical and administrative personnel by discipline, location and office responsible for administering the contract. 

    CODE OF ETHICS: All consultants selected to work with the Authority are required to comply with the Authority’s Code of Ethics, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting the Authority.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:  The Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, in accordance with the provision of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, prohibits discrimination of on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion and disability.  The Authority hereby notifies all Proposers and individuals that it requires and encourages equal employment opportunity for minority and women as employees in the workforce. 

    MINORITY/WOMEN/DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION: The Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, hereby notifies all Proposers and individuals that it will require affirmative efforts be made to ensure participation of local minority and women business enterprises on contracts awarded by the Authority.

    NON-SOLICITATION PROVISION:  From the first date of publication of this notice, no person may contact any Authority Board Member, Officer or Employee or any selection committee member, with respect to this notice or the services to be provided, except as related to the Submittal Requirements detailed above.  Reference is made to the lobbying guidelines of the Authority for further information regarding these Non-Solicitation Provisions. 

    LETTER OF INTEREST RESPONSE DEADLINE: March 3, 2006, 3:00 p.m., Orlando local time.

    SELECTION:  Shortlisted firms will be notified as to the date and time that each will be required to provide a technical proposal and constructability review and the time and date of oral presentations to the Authority’s Selection Committee.  

    AUTHORITY CONTACT PERSON:

    Ben Dreiling, P.E.

    Director of Construction

    Telephone: 407-316-3800

    Fax: 407-316-3801

    LETTER OF RESPONSE ADDRESS:    

    Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority

    525 S. Magnolia Avenue

    Orlando, FL 32801

    Re: CEI Services

    Project No. 429-200 

    ORLANDO-ORANGE COUNTY EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY

    Michael Snyder, P.E.

    Executive Director

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