REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

RFQ NO: 11-02

The Putnam County Board of County Commissioners is requesting interested firms to provide Statements of Qualifications and Letters of Interest for the FLORIDA BLACK BEAR SCENIC BYWAY MASTER PLAN STUDY. The work shall consist of, but not be limited to, the preparation of a master plan written report for the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway through Marion, Lake, Putnam and Volusia Counties a total of 126 miles.

The Putnam County Board of County Commissioners solicits responses from qualified and experienced Professional Engineering and Surveying, Design and Planning Consultants for the purpose of providing the County with an active list of available consulting firms for Selection to provide a Master Plan Study and Report. The selection process shall meet the requirements of the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act “CCNA” Chapter 287, Florida Statutes, and in accordance with FDOT current standards.

A detailed Request for Qualifications Proposals information packet is available for download at: www1.putnam-fl.com /live/gscfb.asp or a copy may be obtained from: Putnam County General Services Department, 223 Putnam County Boulevard, East Palatka, Florida, (386)329-0346, for a non-refundable cost of $25.00 each (check or cash only, exact change).

Deadlines for receipt of RFQ responses has been set for 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 3, 2010. Send one (1) original and five (5) copies of complete responses or deliver in person to: Putnam County General Services Department, 223 Putnam County Boulevard, East Palatka, Florida 32131. Only Statements of Qualifications received on or before the aforestated time and date will be considered. Responders must indicate the RFQ number and description on the submittal package front cover.

There will be a mandatory pre-submittal conference held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 19, 2010, Putnam County Commission Meeting Room, 2509 Crill Avenue, Suite 100, Palatka, Florida 32177. Questions concerning this project may be directed to: Mr. Angelo A Speno, P.E. at (386)329-0346 or Fax: (386)329-0340.

Putnam County complies with all federal status relating to non-discrimination.

The local preference provisions of the County Purchasing Ordinance do not apply to this RFQ.

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any and all submittals of qualifications and to waive all informalities.