Summary of Specifications:
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 03-08/09
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES OF THE WATER MAINS, SANITARY SEWER MAINS AND MILLING AND RESURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ALONG INDIAN CREEK DRIVE BETWEEN 26TH AND 41st STREETS PROJECT
Scope of Services
For purposes of responding to this RFQ, the scope of work to be performed includes construction engineering and inspection services required for the construction of the water mains, sanitary sewer mains and milling and resurfacing improvements along SR AIA (Indian Creek Drive) between 26th and 41ST Streets. All work shall be submitted in digital formats in coordination with the City's Engineering Division of the Public Works Department.
The selected team will also ensure compliance by all contractors with safety and affirmative action policies and safeguard all existing facilities during construction.
Interested teams must demonstrate construction engineering and inspection expertise of FDOT roadway construction as well as water mains and sanitary sewer mains construction, based on the successful completion of a number of projects of substantial size and complexity for other governmental and/or private entities. Teams with extensive experience and capability are invited to submit details of their qualifications and experience.
Sealed qualifications will be received until 3:00 PM on January 15, 2009, at the following address: City of Miami Beach City Hall Procurement Division - Third Floor 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Any response received after 3:00 PM on January 15, 2009, will be returned to the contractor unopened. The responsibility for submitting qualifications before the stated time and date is solely the responsibility of the contractor.
The City will not be responsible for delays caused by mail, courier service, including U.S. Mail, or any other occurrence.
A non-mandatory Pre-RFQ Qualifications Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the following address:
City of Miami Beach City Hall - Fourth Floor City Manager’s Large Conference Room 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139
Attendance (in person or via telephone) to this Pre-Qualifications submission meeting is encouraged and recommended as a source of information but is not mandatory.
Proposers who are interested in participating via telephone please send an e-mail to olgaserrano@miamibeachfl.gov expressing your intent to participate via telephone at least one business day in advance of the meeting and must follow these steps:
(1) Dial the TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-800-915-8704 (Toll-free North America)
(2) Enter the MEETING NUMBER: *2659980* (note that number is preceded and followed by the star (*) key).
The City of Miami Beach has contracted with BidNet and is utilizing a central bid notification system created exclusively for state and local agencies located in South Florida. Created in conjunction with BidNet(s), this South Florida Purchasing system allows for vendors to register online and receive notification of new bids, amendments and awards. Vendors with Internet access should review the registration options at the following website: www.govbids.com/scripts/southflorida/public/home1.asp.
If you do not have Internet access, please call the BidNet(r) support group at 800-677-1997 extension # 214.
The City of Miami Beach is also using BidSync, a central notification system which provides bid notification services to interested vendors. BidSync allows for vendors to register online and receive notification of new bids, amendments and awards. Vendors with Internet access should review the registration options at the following website: www.bidsync.com
If you do not have Internet access, please call the BidSync’s vendor support group at 801-765-9245.
The City of Miami Beach reserves the right to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Miami Beach, or waive any informality in any proposal. The City of Miami Beach may also reject any and all proposals.
YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED THAT THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS, WHICH MAY BE FOUND ON THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH WEBSITE: http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/newcity/depts/purchase/bidintro.asp
• CONE OF SILENCE -- ORDINANCE NO. 2002-3378 • CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS -- RESOLUTION NO. 2000-23879. • DEBARMENT PROCEEDINGS -- ORDINANCE NO. 2000-3234. • PROTEST PROCEDURES -- ORDINANCE NO. 2002-3344. • LOBBYIST REGISTRATION AND DISCLOSURE OF FEES -- ORDINANCE NO. 2002-3363. • CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS BY VENDORS -- ORDINANCE NO. 2003-3389.
Sincerely, Gus Lopez, CPPO Procurement Director
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