Design Services for Albert Shores Septic to Sewer Project

The City is seeking Qualifications Statements from interested Consultants registered in the State of Florida to provide Professional Engineering Services pursuant to Section 471.023 of the Florida Statutes for RQS26-0384 Design Services for Albert Shores Septic to Sewer Project which will be funded partially or entirely through the Agreement NF131 Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Albert Shores Grant Agreement . Respondents which are business organizations must be filed with and registered in the State of Florida to provide Engineering Services pursuant to Section 471.023 of the Florida Statutes as of the due date for submission of Qualification Statements.

Background

The Albert Shores neighborhood in Orlando currently relies on aging private onsite septic systems that are increasingly prone to leaks and failures, contributing to nutrient loading into Lake Holden, an impaired water body within the Lake Okeechobee BMAP. In 2018, the City completed a study identifying approximately 84 homes that could be converted from septic to public sewer to improve water quality. Although public sewer mains and laterals installed to the right-of-way line are available, most residents have not yet connected. In March 2025, the City submitted a grant proposal for funding consideration from the FY2024 Section 319(h) grant administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Nonpoint Source Management Program. In July 2025, the City was notified of award and subsequently executed a grant Agreement. Funds from the grant will be used to fund design and construction to connect residences to existing sewer laterals, properly abandon septic systems, and support residents with education and financial assistance. Completion of the project will reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads to Lake Holden and support compliance with state water quality requirements.

Project Details

• Reference ID: RQS26-0384
• Department: Public Works
• Department Head: Corey Knight (Public Works Director)

Important Dates

• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-05-15T14:00:00.000Z — JOIN THE PRE-CONFERENCE MEETING Online: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_ZmM1YmE4YTUtMzFkMy00OTdjLTk5ZDktNjUwZjk0MjYyMmMx%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%25227594da9b-294b-4acf-913b-d159ae921564%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%2522b10b64c4-5796-4b03-a6f5-910f1ac8b217%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=25bd0edd-e2f7-4e31-9ead-abc0f9324bc7&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true Call into the virtual meeting by dialing this phone number: +1 321-247-7568 Once dialed-in and prompted, enter the Conference ID: 238 221 874#

Evaluation Criteria

• Respondent’s and its subconsultants’, and their assigned staff’s experience, and qualifications. (50 pts)
• The Respondent and subconsultants’ records of successful performances on past projects. (40 pts) —

  Including factors such as cost control, work quality and demonstrated ability to adhere to schedules and budgetary requirements for such projects.

• Ability of Respondent’s and subconsultants’ personnel to devote necessary time to the project, meet time requirements, and work successfully with governmental staff and any other stakeholders. (10 pts)
• Respondent’s and its subconsultant’s, and their assigned staff’s, experience and qualifications. (40 pts)
• The Respondent and subconsultants’ records of successful performances on past projects. (20 pts) —

  Including factors such as cost control, work quality and demonstrated ability to adhere to schedules and budgetary requirements for such projects.

• Ability of Respondent’s and subconsultants’ personnel to devote necessary time to the project, meet time requirements, and work successfully with City staff and any other stakeholders. (10 pts) —

  In addition to effective public presentations.

• Respondent’s demonstrated understanding of the project’s scope of work and approach to successful project completion. (30 pts)

Submission Requirements

• ADDENDUM RECEIPT VERIFICATION (required) —

  Respondents must acknowledge all issued addenda by confirming below. Failure to acknowledge may result in a non-responsive submittal.

  The failure of a Respondent to submit/confirm acknowledgment of any addenda that affects price(s), is considered a major irregularity and will be cause for rejection of the Submittal.

  The undersigned acknowledges receipt of all issued addenda:

• CERTIFICATION REGARDING PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTRACTING WITH SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES (required) —

  I hereby certify that neither the undersigned entity, nor any of its wholly owned subsidiaries, majority-owned subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates of such entities or business associations, that exists for the purpose of making profit have been placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List created pursuant to s. 215.4725 of the Florida Statutes, or are engaged in a boycott of Israel.

  In addition, if this solicitation is for a contract for goods or services of one million dollars or more, I hereby certify that neither the undersigned entity, nor any of its wholly owned subsidiaries, majority-owned subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliates of such entities or business associations, that exists for the purpose of making profit are on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, created pursuant to s. 215.473 of the Florida Statutes, or are engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria as defined in said statute.

  I understand and agree that the City may immediately terminate any contract resulting from this solicitation upon written notice if the undersigned entity (or any of those related entities of respondent as defined above by Florida law) are found to have submitted a false certification or any of the following occur with respect to the company or a related entity: (i) it has been placed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, or is engaged in a boycott of Israel, or (ii) for any contract for goods or services of one million dollars or more, it has been placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Terrorism Sectors List, or it is found to have been engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria.

• Cover Page —

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• CONFIDENTIAL AND/OR PROPRIETARY INFORMATION EXEMPTION FORM (required) —

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• VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION FORM (required) —

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• HUMAN TRAFFICKING AFFIDAVIT (required) —

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• Foreign Country of Concern Attestation (required) —

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• W-9 Form (required) —

  Upload signed copy of Respondent's most current W-9 .

• Proof of Insurance (required) —

  Upload copy of Respondent's Certificate of Insurance.

• Please upload your complete Qualification Statement through the City's e-Procurement Portal. (required) —

  Respondents are solely responsible for ensuring that their submittals are complete, uploaded, and submitted in the City's e-Procurement Portal by the due date and time.

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