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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: 19 February 2003
Division:
Growth Manaeement
Bulk Item: Yes No X
Department
Marine Resources
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval of a Request for Statements of Qualifications for engineering services to complete aerial photography,
surveying, and preliminary engineering for wastewater improvements on Big Coppitt, Rockland, and Geiger
J(eys. i
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The Commission considered a proposal by J(ey West Resort Utilities to fund aerial photography, surveying, and
preliminary engineering on Big Coppitt, Rockland, and Geiger J(eys. After discussion amongst staff including
the County Attorney's office, it was determined that, though the need existed, the County would have to
advertise the project in a competitive process. Therefore, staff is requesting to advertise the attached Request
for Statements of Qualification.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
January 2003 - Discussion of providing funds to J(ey West Resort Utility to complete engineering services in
the Big Coppitt area.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
NA
ST AFF RECOMMENDATIONS;
Approval
TOT AL COST:
None
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
None at this point
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No --2L AMOUNT Per Month
Year
DOCUMENTATION: Included
To Follow
APPROVED BY: County Atty --2L
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DISPOSITION:
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: 19 February 2003
Division:
Growth Management
Bulk Item: Yes -L No
Department
Marine Resources
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval of a Request for Statements of Qualifications for engineering services to complete aerial photography,
surveying, and preliminary engineering for wastewater improvements on Big Coppitt, Rockland, and Geiger
Keys. i
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The Commission considered a proposal by Key West Resort Utilities to fund aerial photography, surveying, and
preliminary engineering on Big Coppitt, Rockland, and Geiger Keys. After discussion amongst staff including
the County Attorney's office, it was determined that, though the need existed, the County would have to
advertise the project in a competitive process. Therefore, staff is requesting to advertise the attached Request
for Statements of Qualification.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
January 2003 - Discussion of providing funds to Key West Resort Utility to complete engineering services in
the Big Coppitt area.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
NA
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS;
Approval
TOTAL COST:
None
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
None at this point
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No -L AMOUNT Per Month
Year
DOCUMENTATION: Included -L To Follow _ Not Required
Risk Management --X---.:.
APPROVED BY: County Atty -L
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DISPOSITION:
AGENDA ITEM NO.:
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Monroe County
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, Florida 33040
Wastewater Engineering Services
Request for Qualifications
Legal Notice
Monroe County, pursuant to Florida Statutes, Chapter 287.055, Consultants Competitive
Negotiations Act, is seeking Professional Engineering Consulting firms to enter into a Contract
for Wastewater Utility Engineering Services for survey, aerial photography, preliminary and
final design in preparation for a designlbidlbuild project for the Big Coppitt, Rockland, and
Geiger Key areas of the Lower Florida Keys.
A copy of the Qualifications Package may be obtained from Ms. Lisa Cherry, Monroe County
Purchasing Department, 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, Fl., 33040. (305)-292-4466
Firms or individuals desiring to provide professional services for this project shall submit six (6)
copies of a Letter of Interest and completed Qualifications Package addressed to:
Ms. Lisa Cherry
Purchasing Department
Monroe County
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, Florida 33040-1239
Phone:
Fax:
305-292-4466
305-292-4515
All Qualifications Packages shall be sealed in envelopes plainly marked on the outside:
"Project Name:
Big Coppitt Wastewater Engineering Services - Qualifications Package"
Qualifications Packages will be received until 5:00 p.m., local time, on Monday, the 31st day of
March, 2003.
Review of the Qualifications Packages will be performed by a selection committee as determined
by the Director of Marine Resources. The areas of consideration for determining the best firm or
individual qualified include, but are not limited to the following:
. Qualifications and Expertise of Firm with Similar Work
Big Coppitt Wastewater Engineering Services
. Qualifications and Expertise of Assigned Staffwith Similar Projects
. Understanding of Scope of Work
. Quality, Depth & Scope of Proposed Project Approach
. Past Performance History
. References
. Location Considerations
. Prior Work History with Monroe County, if any
Only those firms or individuals submitting letters of interest and completed qualifications
packages which best meet the needs of the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority will be considered
for the requested servi~es, regardless of past contracts with the Florida Keys Aqueduct
Authority.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting George Garrett, Director of Marine
Resources, 305-289-2507.
Big Coppitt Wastewater Engineering Services
Request for Qualifications
"Big Coppitt Wastewater Engineering Services"
February 2003
Qualifications Package
Issued by:
Department of Marine Resources
Big Coppitt Wastewater Engineering Services
Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV
Part V
Part VI
Monroe County
Request for Qualifications
"Big Coppitt Wastewater Engineering Services"
Table of Contents
General Information
A. Purpose
B. Scope of Services
C. Requirements of Consultants
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Proposal Due Date
Submission of Proposal
A. Incurred Expenses
B. Interviews
C. Proposal Acknowledgement
D. Request for Additional Information
E. Signature Requirements
F. Acceptance/Rejection/Modifications to Proposals
Information Required of Proposer - Qualification Requirements
A. Title Page
B. Table of Contents
C. Letter ofInterest
D. Section 1 - Consultant's Team
E. Section 2 - Firm Experience
F. Section 3 - Project Scope and Approach
G. Section 4 - Office Location
H. Section 5 - References
I. Section 6 - Qualification Forms
J. Section 7 - Standard Forms 254 and 255
K. Section 8 - Other Information
Proposal Evaluation and Review Procedure
Questions Regarding the Proposal Process
Attachment A - Qualification Forms
Big Coppitt Wastewater Engineering Services
PART I
GENERALINFO~TION
A. Purpose
Monroe County desires to retain a professional engineering consultant(s) to provide the scope of
services described below. Selection of the consulting firm(s) or individual(s) will be in
accordance with Florida Statute 287.055. This Qualifications Package provides guidelines for
the submission of letters of interest and qualifications information in response to this RFQ.
B. Scope of Services
· Waste~ater Collection, Transmission, Treatment and Disposal
· Vacuum Sewer Systems
. Land Surveying
. Aerial Photography
· Various studies, reports, etc.
This scope of services may be expanded at the discretion of Monroe County to include other
wastewater related engineering consulting assignments for the Big Coppitt, Rockland, Geiger
Key Area.
C. Requirements of Consultants
Consultants interested in performing these services must exhibit considerable relevant experience
with this type of work, and should emphasize both the experience and capability of particular
personnel who will actually perform the work. Consultants should indicate any sub-consultants
proposed to be utilized for the project.
Proposers, both corporate and individual, must be fully licensed for the type of work to be
performed in the State of Florida at the time of RFQ receipt. The proposal of any proposer that
is not fully licensed and certified shall be rejected.
Consultants shall carry and provide Monroe County proof of General Liability, Professional
Liability, and Workers Compensation Insurance.
PART II
PROPOSAL DUE DATE
Sealed proposals in six (6) complete copies must be received at the Monroe County Purchasing
Department no later than 5:00 p.m., local time, on Monday, the 31 st day of March, 2003.
Firms or individuals desiring to provide professional services for this project shall submit six (6)
copies of a Letter of Interest and completed Qualifications Package addressed to:
Ms. Lisa Cherry
Purchasing Department
Monroe County
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, Florida 33040
Big Coppitt Wastewater Engineering Services
Phone:
Fax:
305-292-4466
305-292-4515
All Qualifications Packages shall be sealed in envelopes plainly marked on the outside:
"Project Name:
Big Coppitt Wastewater Engineering Services - Qualifications Package"
Proposals received by Monroe County after the time specified for receipt will not be considered.
Proposers shall assume full responsibility for timely delivery at the location designated for
receipt of proposals.
PART III
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL
A. Incurred Expen~es
Monroe County is not responsible for any expenses which proposers may incur preparing and
submitting letters of interest and qualifications packages called for in this Request for
Qualifications.
B. Interviews
Monroe County reserves the right to conduct personal interviews or required presentations on all
proposers prior to selection. Monroe County will not be liable for any costs incurred by the
proposer in connection with such interviews/presentations (i.e. travel, accommodations, etc.).
C. Proposal Acknowledgement
By submitting a qualifications package, the proposer certifies that he/she has fully read and
understands the qualifications instructions and has full knowledge of the scope, nature, and
quality of work to be performed.
D. Request for Additional Information
The proposer shall furnish such additional information as Monroe County may reasonably
require. This includes information that indicates financial resources as well as ability to provide
the services. Monroe County reserves the right to make investigations of the qualifications of the
proposer as it deems appropriate.
E. Signature Requirements
Proposals must be signed by duly authorized official(s) of the proposing firm. Joint ventures or
teams submitting proposals, although permitted and encouraged, will not be considered
responsive unless it is established that all contractual responsibility rests solely with one firm or
legal entity which shall not be a subsidiary or affiliate with limited resources. Each proposal
shall indicate the entity responsible for execution on behalf of the proposal team.
F. AcceptancelRejectionIModifications to Proposals
Big Coppitt Wastewater Engineering Services
Monroe County reserves the right to negotiate modifications to proposals that it deems
acceptable, reject any and all proposals, and to waive minor irregularities in the evaluation
process.
PART IV
INFORMATION REQUIRED OF PROPOSER - QUALIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS
In order to ensure a uniform review process and to obtain the maximum degree of comparability,
it is required that the qualifications packages be organized in the manner specified. The
proposals should be assetpbled in the order listed below and utilize the headings given.
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The qualifications package shall be bound no larger than a 2-inch three-ring binder with tabs
separating the sections noted below. Proposals submitted in notebooks larger than 2-inch or
in any other type of binding will be considered non responsive and will not be considered
for evaluation.
A. Title Page
B. Table of Contents
C. Letter of Interest
Letter of Interest is limited to two pages and should include the name of the
person(s) who will be authorized to make representations for the proposer, their
title(s), and telephone number(s).
D. Section 1- Consultant's Team
This section should identify the prime consultant, subconsultants, project staffing
plan, and resumes. An organization chart of the firm should be included that
identifies those individuals that will be most directly involved with MONROE
COUNTY projects. Identify the Project Manager that will be responsible for day-
to-day communication and coordination with Monroe County.
E. Section 2 - Firm Experience
The proposer should present recent (within the last 5 years), relative firm
experience for the prime and subconsultants that is most similar to the requested
scope of services. Specifically include information on the following:
I. General Wastewater:
1. Land Surveying
2. Aerial Photography
3. Preliminary Design Documents
4. Design/Build, Design/Bid/Build, and Design/BuildlOperate Contracts
5. VariOllS A WT treatment processes
6. Vacuum collection systems
Big Coppitt Wastewater Engineering Services
F. Section 3 - Approach to Scope of Services
This section should include a statement as to the project understanding, planned
project approach and tentative time frame of performance.
G. Section 4 - Office Location
Descriptions of primary project office location, address, and phone numbers
should include the prime consultant and all subconsultants.
H. Section 51- References
A list of client references should include name, address, telephone number, and
contact person.
I. Section 6 - Qualification Forms
The proposer should complete the Qualification Forms provided in Attachment A.
The forms can be copied for typed information or reproduced in word processing
format. Forms may be submitted in duplicate, as needed, to present all relevant
information.
J. Section 7 - Standard Forms 254 and 255
Attach one (1) completed set of forms for prime consultant and each sub-
consultant listed.
K. Section 8 - Other Information
This section should include Proof of Insurance, Statement on Public Entity
Crimes, applicable business and professional licenses and other information the
proposer considers pertinent for consideration.
PART V
PROPOSAL EV ALUA TION AND REVIEW PROCEDURE
Review of the Qualifications Packages will be performed by a selection committee as determined
by the Director of Marine Resources. The areas of consideration for determining the best firm or
individual qualified for the project include, but are not limited to, the following:
. Qualifications and Expertise of Firm with Similar Work
· Qualifications and Expertise of Assigned Staff with Similar Projects
. Understanding of Scope of Work
. Quality, Depth & Scope of Proposed Project Approach
. Past Performance History
. References
. Location Considerations
. Prior Work History with Monroe County, ifany
Big Coppitt Wastewater Engineering Services
The Monroe County selection committee will evaluate the submittals and create a shortlist of at
least three prime consultants. The short-listed firms may then be invited to make presentations to
the Monroe County Board of Commissioners at a future date. The presentations provide an
opportunity for the proposer to clarify the qualifications package to Monroe County. The oral
presentation will be incorporated into the final ranking of the short listed firms' overall
evaluation. After deliberation, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners will make a final
selection of the most qualified firm. A recommendation to begin negotiations with the selected
firm will be made by the Selection Committee and approved by the Monroe County Board of
Commissioners.
Selection is contingent u~on the negotiation of a mutually acceptable contract with the successful
proposer. I
PART VI
QUESTIONS REGARDING PROPOSAL PROCESS
Inquiries regarding this RFQ should be directed to:
Mr. George Garrett
Director of Marine Resources
Monroe County
2798 Overseas Highway
Suite 420
Key West, Florida 33040
Phone: 305-289-2507
Fax: 305-289-2536
E-Mail: garrett-george@monroecounty-fl.com
Written requests for clarification will be received until seven (7) days prior to the submittal date.
Interested proposers may conduct self-guided site inspections prior to submitting a proposal. It
is recommended that all shortlisted firms make a site inspection prior to presentations to the
Monroe County Board of Commissioners.
Big Coppitt Wastewater Engineering Services
Attachment A
Qualification Forms
Water and Wastewater Utility Engineering Services
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Monroe County
Request for Qualifications
"Big Coppitt Wastewater Engineering Services"
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Submitting Firm Name:
2. Type of Firm: Corporation Individual Other
3. If Corporation, complete the following:
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a. Date Incorporated:
b. State Incorporated:
c. Date Authorized in Florida:
d. President(s) Name and Office Phone Nwnbers (If outside of Florida, Regional
Vice Presidents):
4. If Partnership, complete the following:
a. Date Organized:
b. Type: General Limited
c. Name of Partners:
5. Secretary of State's Charter Nwnber (attach copy):
6. Florida State Board of Professional Engineering Business Registration Nwnber:
Date: (attach copy)
7.
8.
Federal Employer's Identification Nwnber:
Do you carry Professional Liability Insurance?
If yes, answer the following:
a. Policy Nwnber:
b. Company Name:
c. Amount of Limits:
d. Expiration Date:
Yes
No
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SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 287.133(3)(a),
FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY
PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS.
I. This sworn statement is submitted to the
(print name of the public entity)
by
(print individual's name and title)
for
(print name of entity submitting sworn statement)
whose business address is
and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is
(If the entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn
statement:
.)
2. I understand that a "public entity crime" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(l)(g), Florida Statutes, means a
violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transaction of
business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United
States, including, but not limited to, any bid or contract for goods or services to be provided to any public entity
or an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud,
theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or materiel misrepresentation.
3. I understand that "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(l)(b), Florida Statutes, means
finding of guilt of a conviction of a public entity crime, with or without an adjudication of guilt, in any federal
or state trial court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or in formation after July I, 1989, as a
result of a jury verdict, nonjury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
4. I understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(l)(a), Florida Statutes means:
I. A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or
2. An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the entity and
who has been convicted of a public entity crime. The term "affiliate" includes those officers, directors,
executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in the management
of an affiliate. The ownership by one person of shares constituting a controlling interest in another
person, or a pooling of equipment or income among persons when not for fair market value under an
arm's length agreement, shall be a prima facie case that one person controls another person. A person
who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity
crime in Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate.
5. I understand that a "person" as defmed in Paragraph 287.133(l)(e), Florida Statutes, means any natural person
or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States with the legal power to enter into a
binding contract and which bids or applies to bid on contracts for the provision of goods or services let by a
public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity. The term
"person" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents
who are active in management of an entity.
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6. Based on infonnation and belief, the statement which I have marked below is true in relation to the entity
submitting this sworn statement. (Indicate which statement applies).
Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any of its officers, directors, executives,
partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, nor any
affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted ofa public entity crime subsequent.
The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives,
partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or an
affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July I, 1989.
The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives,
partners, shareholders, edlployees, members or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or an
affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July I, 1989.
However, there has been subsequent proceeding before a Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of
Administrative hearings and the Final Order entered by the hearing Officer detennined that it was not in the
public interest to place the entity submitting this sworn statement on the convicted vendor list. (Attach a copy
of the final order).
I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM TO THE CONTRACTING
OFFICER FOR THE PUBLIC ENTITY IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 1 (ONE) ABOVE IS
FOR THAT PUBLIC ENTITY ONLY AND, THAT THIS FORM IS VALID THROUGH
DECEMBER 31 OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH IT IS FILED. I ALSO
UNDERSTAND THAT I AM REQUIRED TOINFORM THE PUBLIC ENTITY PRIOR TO
ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT
PROVIDED IN SECTION 287.017, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR CATEGORY TWO OF
ANY CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM.
(Signature)
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
day of
,19_
Personally known
Or Produced Identification
Notary Public - State of
(Type of identification)
My commission expires
(Printed, typed or stamped commissioned
name of notary public)
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