Design Services for Orlando Flood Mitigation by Drainwell Replacement (Block Grant)

The City of Orlando (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 RQS26-0249 Design Services for Orlando Flood Mitigation by Drainwell Replacement (Block Grant) which will be funded through the Orange County Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program and is subject to the requirements of 24 CFR Part 570, 2 CFR Part 200, and Pub. Law 117-328 (Hurricane Ian Funding). 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 highly developed urban core of Orlando was built prior to the National Flood Insurance Program, the state's first building code and state stormwater regulations. During the unusually wet periods of 1926-28 and 1948, 1954, 1959-60 and 1964, many drainage wells were drilled in landlocked areas to reduce surface water and mitigate flooding. There were few restrictions on drilling of drainage wells until 1966; since that time, permits have been issued for repair or replacement drainwells only. Based on hydraulic and hydrology modeling, drainage wells can lower flood stages and reduce or eliminate flood risk to properties where there are few alternatives to flood mitigation. The technology has largely remained uniform over the past century.

Even with regular maintenance, these wells over time live out their useful life. With the aid of video technology, it's possible to determine whether a well that has become clogged shows signs of the casing failing, and whether it can be repaired or needs to be abandoned. When a well is abandoned, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) can permit a replacement well near the abandoned one.

The project focuses on 13 drainage wells located in low-to-moderate income urbanized areas. These were constructed between 1904 and 1960. Some of the drainwells have been paved over or abandoned, while others are blocked and might possibly be repaired rather than replaced. An initial assessment of any accessible wells will be conducted to determine whether repair is feasible. Permits for replacement wells will be obtained and design of new wells completed. New wells will be drilled and baffle boxes installed where practicable in order to protect water quality.

Project Details

• Reference ID: RQS26-0249
• Department: Public Works
• Department Head: Corey Knight (Public Works Director)

Important Dates

• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-05-27T17:30:00.000Z — JOIN THE PRE-CONFERENCE MEETING. Online: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fmeet%2F259474343596153%3Fp%3Dy9mB1KbPAYZz8tjKTT%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meet&deeplinkId=18830076-c489-41c5-9277-257b35d7d3b7&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: 645 356 278#

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)
• 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 making 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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• Certification for Disclosure of Lobbying Activities on Federal-Aid Contracts —

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• Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transactions for Federal Aid Contracts —

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• Conflict of Interest/Confidentiality Certification for Consultant/Contractor/Technical Advisor —

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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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