ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE GROVELAND NORTH WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY

1.    Introduction
1.1.    Summary
In accordance with Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, known as the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA), the City of Groveland, Florida, (the “City”) hereby issues this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an Engineering Design Services for the Groveland North Water Reclamation Facility (GNWRF) to:
•    Provide the professional engineering services for the planning, design, permitting, and development of construction plans and bid documents (100%), as well as construction administration support, necessary for the construction of the GNWRF, related facilities, and pipeline infrastructure.
•    Assist the City during the procurement of a construction contractor for the project,
•    Assist the City in grant compliance, funding compliance, project development, cost estimating, and related services.
•    Provide any additional services in the successful design, administration and construction of the GNWRF.
The respondent firm shall be a registered engineer in the State of Florida who has experience in the preparation of design and bid packages for public facilities and meets the minimum qualification described in this document. Upon the completion of the response review process, the City intends to enter into direct negotiations with the most qualified respondent resulting in a single contract award for a single specific undertaking.
The City of Groveland will be utilizing Clean Water State Revolving Fund Planning, Design and Construction Loan Agreement WW350660 to fund this design and associated construction.  Time is of the essence in initiating preliminary design elements and documents to maintain compliance with this agreement. City is seeking an expedited schedule for provision of engineering services.