Design Services for Chuluota Road Phase I and Signalization Safety Improvements

Orange County, Florida, through its Public Works and Engineering agency, is soliciting professional design services for the Chuluota Road Widening Phase 1 and Signalization Safety Improvements. The project involves preparing plans for a four-lane divided section of Chuluota Road from SR 50 to approximately 750 feet north of the Corner School Dr/Cypress Lake Glen Blvd intersection, covering a total length of approximately 3,140 feet. The selected consultant must deliver all services, excluding post-design services, within 730 calendar days, providing progress review submittals at the 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% stages. While the design services contract value is not specified, the estimated construction cost for the project is $23,000,000.00. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement portal by December 16, 2026. Evaluation is based on weighted criteria, with bonus points available for registered SDV prime proposers, SDV subconsultant hires, and dislocated worker hires. Key requirements include maintaining $1,000,000.00 in professional liability insurance and ensuring the Project Manager and Project Engineer are two different individuals. The contract mandates strict adherence to ADA requirements and equal opportunity policies. Payment is handled via monthly progress invoices, which may be suspended if the consultant falls 15% behind the project schedule. The County retains the right to audit records at the consultant's place of business during the contract term and for five years following final payment.