Quintette Rd Extension West - Phase 2 PD&E

The Quintette Rd Extension West - Phase 2 PD&E Study solicitation issued by Escambia County, Florida, seeks qualified professional services for a detailed project development and environmental study aimed at extending and improving West Quintette Road. The planned two-lane roadway extension, approximately one mile in length, includes multiuse paths and stormwater management features designed to enhance capacity, safety, and multimodal access while balancing environmental, social, and technical factors. The study emphasizes sustainable, context-sensitive design principles to develop conceptual plans and comprehensive environmental documentation necessary for regulatory compliance and to support federal and state funding applications. This initiative reflects a phased, methodical evaluation process incorporating environmental assessments, engineering analyses, and community engagement. The solicitation, which requires submission by January 8, 2026, applies to firms pre-qualified by the Florida Department of Transportation with demonstrated experience in PD&E studies, particularly those involving stormwater management, pedestrian safety improvements, and roadway modifications. Evaluation criteria focus on firm expertise in PD&E projects, stormwater and drainage analysis, team qualifications, recent relevant experience, and pedestrian safety considerations. The contract term spans 36 months with potential renewals. Deliverables include draft and final reports, environmental documents, and conceptual plans that align with county and state standards, delivered both electronically and in hard copy. The contractor must comply with OSHA standards and hold appropriate Florida licenses and insurance, including workers’ compensation, general liability, and business auto coverage, with the county named as additional insured. Inspection and acceptance occur upon delivery within Escambia County, with strict provisions for compliance, rejection of nonconforming work, and contractor liability for re-procurement costs. Proposals must be submitted electronically as a single file via Escambia County’s OpenGov procurement portal, accompanied by required certifications such as proof of Florida business registration, E-Verify participation, anti-human trafficking affidavit, and socioeconomic business enterprise documentation if applicable. The submission format requires detailed information about the company’s qualifications, relevant project experience, staffing, technical approach, and schedule control, adhering to specified page limits for each section. The county reserves discretion to award the contract to the firm offering the most advantageous value based on a thorough trade-off evaluation rather than lowest price. Contract clauses address compliance, safety, inspection, alteration rights, and set forth Florida-specific preferences that favor in-state businesses, with ramifications for false certifications or noncompliance including contract termination or debarment. Pricing details were not provided, indicating this is a solicitation stage preparing for subsequent contract award upon evaluation of technical submissions and presentations.