A qualified Engineering Firm to provide project development and environment study services (PD&E) for Rolling Acres Road, in Lake County, Florida. The project is funded with Federal funds under the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Local Agency Program (LAP) FPN: 439665-1-28-01. The project consists of a PD&E study service from south of CR 466 to North of US 27 a length of approximately 1.62 miles. The Consultant shall perform the engineering services required for a Type 2 Categorical Exclusion (CE) in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for environmental effects, along with environmental documents, engineering reports and public hearings. The Project development process and all tasks identified in this Scope of Services shall follow the guidance provided in the DEPARTMENT's current version of the PD&E Manual and FDOT Design Manual (FDM). As discussed in Part 1, Chapter 1, of the PD&E Manual, the PD&E Manual satisfies state and federal processes and incorporates the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); federal law, regulations, and Executive Orders included in the FHWA Federal-Aid Policy Guide; and applicable state laws and regulations including Section 339.155 of the Florida Statutes and Rule Chapter 14 of the Florida Administrative Code. As such, Project documents prepared by the CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. The County will provide all previous Preliminary Engineering Study (PER) and Environmental Reports. The County will provide contract administration and provide management services and technical reviews of all work associated with the development and preparation of the engineering/environmental study reports for the transportation facility.
