The Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority requires the services of a Professional Engineering Consultant in connection with the design of a new mainline toll plaza, six ramp plazas and associated site improvements on SR 414, Maitland Boulevard Extension. Shortlist consideration will be given to only those firms who are qualified pursuant to law, and as determined by the Authority based on information provided by the firms, and who have been prequalified by FDOT to perform the indicated Types of Work.
TYPES OF WORK: Group 14, Architect
ADDITIONAL TYPES OF WORK THAT MAY BE REQUIRED: Group 3.1,
DESCRIPTION: The project (No. 414-212) consists of final design, preparation of construction drawings and specifications for construction of the new mainline plaza and six ramp plazas. Toll plaza work will include the design and preparation of construction documents for: a new mainline plaza with three (3) cash toll collection lanes in each direction and two (2) open road tolling express E-PASS lanes in each direction; six 2-lane ramp toll plazas with a cash collection lane and a dedicated E-PASS lane at each plaza.
LETTERS OF INTEREST SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Consultants wishing to be considered shall submit six (6) sets of a Letter of Interest package. The letter shall be a maximum of ten (10) pages exclusive of attachments and resumes. The packages shall include the following:
A. Experience – Details of specific experience for at least three (3) projects, similar to that described above that involve toll plaza design, completed by the consultant’s Project Manager and other key project team members including the name of client contact person, telephone number, and physical address;
B. Personnel Experience – Resumes of the consultant’s proposed Project Manager and other key personnel presently employed by the consultant who will be assigned to the project. The Project Manager shall have a minimum of five (5) years of specific experience in toll plaza design and managed the design of at least two (2) plaza design projects;
C. Project Team – Anticipated subconsultants shall be identified and the roles that each will play in providing the required services. Resumes should be provided for subconsultants that may be involved in key roles;
D. Prequalification Documentation – A copy of the Notice of Qualification issued by the FDOT showing current qualification in the Types of Work specified above;
E. Office Location – The office assigned responsibility and its physical address shall be identified. It is required that the consultant have an office and key staff located within the
Failure to submit any of the above required information may be cause for rejection of the package as non-responsive.
SELECTION / NEGOTIATIONS: The Authority may shortlist up to five (5) firms based on its evaluation of the Letters of Interest and qualifications information received. Shortlisted firms will proceed to the next step in the process which includes preparation and submittal of a Technical Proposal. An oral presentation or interview may be required at the Authority’s option. The Authority will provide the shortlisted firms with a comprehensive outline of the Scope of Services for use in preparing the Technical Proposal. Each firm will be evaluated and ranked by the Authority’s Consultant Recommendation Committee based on the Technical Proposal and oral presentations/interview if required. As part of its evaluation process, the Committee will also consider the consultant’s willingness to meet time requirements, consultant’s projected workload, and consultant’s use of Minority/Women Owned Businesses.
CODE OF ETHICS: All consultants selected to work with the Authority are required to comply with the Authority’s Code of Ethics, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting the Authority.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: The Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, hereby notifies all firms and individuals that it will require affirmative efforts be made to ensure participation by minorities.
MINORITY/WOMEN/DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS
NON-SOLICITATION PROVISION: From the first date of publication of this notice, no person may contact any Authority Board Member, Officer or Employee or any selection committee member, with respect to this notice or the services to be provided, except as related to the Submittal Requirements detailed above. Reference is made to the lobbying guidelines of the Authority for further information regarding this Non-Solicitation Provision.
LETTER OF RESPONSE DEADLINE:
AUTHORITY CONTACT PERSON:
Mr. Joseph A. Berenis, P.E.
Deputy Executive Director
Telephone: (407)316-3800
LETTER OF RESPONSE ADDRESS:
Re: SR 414 Toll Plazas
Project No. 414-212
Michael Snyder, P.E.
Executive Director