Engineering Professional Services Continuing Contract - (2nd Advertisement)

The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has issued a continuing professional services contract solicitation (PD 23-24.010-1, 2nd Advertisement) for multi-disciplinary engineering services to support the County’s capital improvement and rehabilitation projects through February 22, 2027. The scope includes civil, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, hydrologic, geotechnical, environmental, surveying, mapping, and CAD services. The contract is structured as a task order-based agreement where engineering consultants provide services as needed on individual projects. Work encompasses a wide array of tasks such as data collection, feasibility studies, computer modeling, preparation of engineering reports and design analyses, value engineering, technical reviews, development of drawings and specifications, cost estimating, construction contract administration, and inspection services. Compensation is negotiated per task order using established billable rates. The solicitation remains open for continuous submittals, allowing vendors to apply beyond initial deadlines with periodic new deadlines posted. This contract incorporates extensive federal and state compliance requirements, especially for federally funded projects involving ARPA, FEMA, and CDBG-DR funds. Key mandated provisions include adherence to equal employment opportunity laws, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage regulations, contract work hours and safety standards, environmental compliance (Clean Air and Water Acts), debarment and suspension restrictions, anti-lobbying certifications, procurement of recycled materials, and employment verification via E-Verify. Contractors must maintain a documented Quality Assurance/Quality Control program and comply with detailed insurance and indemnification requirements. The contract also imposes obligations related to conflict of interest disclosure, drug-free workplace policies, whistleblower protections, and public records access. Submission packages require demonstration of technical qualifications of key personnel, affirmative action commitments, proof of federal SAM registration, updated tax and business certifications, and compliance documentation. Contract administration and payment occur on a task order basis, with oversight by Escambia County’s Engineering Department and Purchasing Office, and invoicing handled through negotiated agreements per task order. While the contract references packaging and delivery terms, specific requirements for these are not detailed, reflecting the professional services nature of the work. Overall, the contract provides a flexible, federally compliant framework for a broad range of engineering services to support Escambia County’s infrastructure needs over multiple years.