The Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) is requesting technical proposals and qualifications from consulting firms interested in providing GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES on a continuing basis. These services will be acquired in compliance with the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act, Section 287.055, Florida Statutes.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Scope of Work required by the CPA on a continuing contract basis to perform general port engineering services to accomplish routine and recurring work as outlined below:

1.     Inventory and Management of CPA Property

        (a) Provide legal descriptions for leases

        (b) Review plans and specifications submitted by tenants of the port for new constructions and alterations

        (c) Maintain and periodically update:

●      Land holdings of the CPA

●      Utility and road easements of the CPA

●      Utility location drawings

●      Storm water drainage drawings

●      Survey data and monuments pertinent to CPA real property

●      Map showing the leases issued by CPA

●      Maintain record of construction and as-built drawings for all improvements on CPA property, piers, roadways,      terminals, warehouses, etc.

●      Maintain inventory of soil boring logs and test data

2.     Above Ground and Under Water Inspection of CPA Facilities

3.     Prepare Plans and Specifications for Marine/Waterfront Facilities as needed

4.     Master Planning and Conceptual Design of Future Port Facilities

●      Provide conceptual layouts with cost estimates for new port facilities

5.     Attendance by a representative of the consulting engineer at the monthly commission meetings of the CPA.

TERMS OF CONTRACT

The CPA desires a continuing contract for the consulting engineer for a period of five (5) years, renewable each year on its anniversary. At the end of the five-year period, the Contract shall be re-advertised in accordance with Florida Statues. The selected firm will be required to perform all contract services under a standard CPA continuing services contract, a sample of which may be requested by contacting: Peggy Gooch, Senior Administrative Assistant, Engineering, Canaveral Port Authority by email: pgooch@portcanaveral.org or via phone at (321)783-7831, ext. 218. All notices will be posted on our website: http://www.portcanaveral.org/general/bids.php.

SELECTION CRITERIA

As a pre-requisite for consideration for this contract, respective firms must:

(a)   Have the following engineering disciplines with their firm: structural, marine, civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental permitting.

(b)   Have experience and a proven track record in port work, including design and inspection of deep draft facilities.

(c)   Provide evidence of a local office with adequate staff to address Port needs

PROPOSAL CONTENT

Each responding firm shall provide six (6) copies of their proposal and one (1) CD (containing complete proposal in pdf format), giving detailed information on the following:

1.     Firm history, location, capabilities, areas of expertise (including port experience) etc.

2.     GSA Standard Form 330 or equivalent;

3.     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 sub-consultants which would provide services for the firm.

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

6.     An organizational 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.     Location of the office where work involved in performance with this contract will be performed.

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

Attn.: Peggy Gooch, Senior Administrative Assistant, Engineering

P. O. Box 267

445 Challenger Road

Cape Canaveral, FL 32920

All proposals shall be delivered to the Canaveral Port Authority no later than 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 1, 2009.

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., May 27, 2009, at which time selections will be established.