Notice of Bid/Request for Proposal

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Canaveral Port Authority
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOTICE-DESIGN SERVICES FOR CRUISE TERMINAL NUMBER 8 EXPANSION (RFQ-08-001) BY CANAVERAL PORT AUTHORITY

The CANAVERAL PORT AUTHORITY (CPA) is requesting technical proposals and qualifications from consulting firms interested in providing architectural and engineering Design Services for Cruise Terminal Number 8 Expansion for Port Canaveral and to provide technical support to staff at Port Canaveral – located in Brevard County, Florida. These services will be acquired in compliance with the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act, Florida Statutes 287.055. The A & E consulting firm will be required to display a recurring knowledge of Cruise Terminal design for commercial seaports. Canaveral Port Authority will provide Program Management and Conceptual Design at a 15% level. The selected Consultant will provide design services with contract plans and services through completion of construction. This project has very specific requirements for cost and completion of construction. The Consultant will be expected to meet these requirements.

MINIMUM CRITERIA

As a minimum, the firms proposing shall have at least ten (10) years experience in work of a similar nature with seaports. Consultant must provide references of at least 5 prior successful projects of a similar nature. It is recommended that the firm have an office within reasonable proximity to the Canaveral Port Authority and/or demonstrate that they would be able to provide services in a timely manner.

PROPOSAL CONTENT

Each responding consulting firm shall provide six (6) copies of their proposal, giving detailed information on the following:

1.     Firm history, location, capabilities, etc.

2.     GSA Standard Form 330 or equivalent

3.     Five (5) examples of previous experience with providing similar services in the recent past. Include a brief description of the work and individuals to be contacted with telephone numbers.

4.     A list of services which would not be performed in-house and a list of consultants, which would provide these services for the firm.

5.     A schedule of current commitments and the degree of completion of each.

6.     An organization chart and other information which will be useful in evaluating the proposal service.

7.     Outline of methodology for implementation of the proposed scope of work.

8.     Resumes of key individuals to be involved in the various aspects of the project and an explanation of each individual’s role in the project.

9.     Evidence of coverage with at least one million dollars of professional liability insurance.

10.  Provide evidence that firm is licensed to do business in the State of Florida.

SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE

Firms desiring to provide such professional services to the CPA must furnish six (6) copies of their expression of interest to: Canaveral Port Authority, P. O. Box 267, 445 Challenger Road, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920. Attn:  Jon O. Brazee, P.E., Chief Engineer, not later than 2:00 p.m., June 20, 2008.  Inquiries and/or requests should be directed in writing to Peggy Gooch, Senior Administrative Assistant, Engineering, via email pgooch@portcanaveral.org or by Fax (321)783-1063. Qualifications package will be available on or after, May 19, 2008, and must be requested by interested parties via the above contact information.

SELECTION PROCESS

A committee established by the Chief Executive Officer will meet to review and recommend for approval a ranking of qualified firms to the CPA Commission at their regularly scheduled meeting to be held at 2:00 p.m., July 23, 2008, at which time selections will be established. The top ranked firms may be asked to make a presentation to the Commission at that time.