Bay County is seeking statements of qualifications from firms for the design of the Redwood Avenue Drainage Project M0015. The project consists of the survey, permitting and design for the replacement of a 48”, 2,000’ ft reinforcement concrete pipe (RCP) with a new 48” culvert along E. 15^th St and Redwood Ave.  The new drainage system will include the design of a nutrient separating baffle box prior to discharge into the creek.  The existing 48” pipe is to remain in place and be blocked at the entrance with flowable fill.  

This project may be reimbursed by the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) from HUD and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FDEO).  Respondents will comply with the Federal Regulations Contract Requirements shown at Exhibit 3. 

The Sub-Recipient (County) shall hire an Engineering Firm or Individual to conduct Phase I (design) of this project, which includes the preliminary engineering designs and calculations, surveys, permitting, and notices. Construction activities will be approved at a later date through a subsequent ITB but, are not approved at this time.  Phase I work shall be completed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and codes.  

SUBMITTAL DEADLINE/DELIVERY

SEALED SUBMITTALS for RFQ NO: 22-70 Design Services for the Bay County Redwood Avenue Drainage Project M0015 will be received by the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BAY COUNTY, FLORIDA at the Purchasing Department, 840 West 11th Street, Suite 2500, Panama City, Florida 32401 up until 2:00 pm (CdT) Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Submittals will be publicly opened immediately following the deadline. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to ensure that the Submittal is received on time.

Each Submittal shall be delivered to the Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department, at 840 W. 11th Street, Suite 2500, Panama City, Florida 32401, no later than the Submittal deadline. 

Special Accommodation:  Any person requiring a special accommodation at a Pre-Submittal Conference or Submittal opening because of a disability should call the Purchasing Department at (850) 248-8270 at least five (5) workdays prior to the Submittal opening. For Hearing Impaired, Dial 1-800-955-8771 (TOO), and 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). 

SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS

Electronic versions of the solicitation documents are available via the Purchasing Department's Web Page https://www.baycountyfl.gov/169/Purchasing

·Current Solicitations

·Select Solicitation

·View Documents (at bottom of screen)

·Enter Company Name, Contact Name, Phone Number and Email Address

o By registering, you will be placed on the plan-holders list for the solicitation. This list is used for communications from the County to

prospective respondents.

·Links to the documents will be available in the Related Documents section

Solicitation documents may also be obtained from the Bay County Purchasing Department, 840 West 11^th Street, Suite 2500, Panama City, FL 32401.

For those projects with separate plans, blueprints, or other materials that cannot be accessed through the internet, the Purchasing Department will make a good faith effort to ensure that all registered respondents (those who have been registered as receiving a solicitation package) receive the documents. 

QUESTIONS
Respondents shall submit all questions, in writing, to the Purchasing Department at Purchasing@baycountyfl.gov or FAX to (850) 248-8276. All questions shall be submitted no later than 5:00 pm (CDT) on Friday, August 15, 2022.

Firms shall hold FDOT certifications for the following work classes:

3.1: Minor Highway Design.

County staff shall validate certifications using the Florida Department of Transportation’s Procurement Office web site list of prequalified consultants. If the consultant proposes to use in-house forces to do surveying or geotechnical exploration, the consultant must have the FDOT certification in that specialty.