Design-Build - Step 1 - Northeast Service Area Utility Expansion Project

As requested by the Engineering and Project Management Division (hereinafter, the “Division”), the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (hereinafter, “County”) has issued this Request for Professional Services (hereinafter, “RPS”) with the intent of obtaining proposals from interested and qualified Design-Build Firms in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications stated or attached. The Consultant, at a minimum, must achieve the requirements of the Specifications or Scope of Work stated.

The County is interested in receiving qualifications and proposals from experienced design-build teams to extend the County’s water, wastewater and irrigation quality utility lines and fiber infrastructure located within the Oil Well Road corridor.

The project is located on Oil Well Road, east of Desoto Boulevard to a point prior to the intersection of Oil Well Road and State Road 29. The target substantial completion date is June 30, 2027. The general project information is indicated in the Scope of Work below.

The project information included in this RPS-Initial Qualifications Submittal is preliminary in nature. More definitive and detailed information will be provided during the second phase of the RPS. At the County’s option, the services may be contracted to the extent required by the County. There is no contract guaranteed as a result of being shortlisted or top-ranked through this solicitation.

All interested Design-Build firms shall be required to comply with Florida Statute 287.055, Design-Build requirements.

All short-listed Design-Build firms will be required to post a Proposal Bond at the second step of the RPS response and will be required to comply with all Collier County's Professional Services bonding and insurance requirements.

The Engineering and Project Management Division (EPMD) of the Public Utilities Department (PUD) is soliciting Request for Professional Services (RPS) proposals to select a Design-Build team to design and construct the proposed utility improvements to extend the County’s existing water, wastewater and irrigation quality mains and fiber infrastructure on Oil Well Road. The project consists of installing approximately 40,000 linear feet of each utility main and fiber infrastructure. The actual limits and tie-in points will be included in the Design Criteria Package.
This background describes the scope of work, the responsibilities of the Design-Build (DB) team and available plans and reports associated with this proposed project. This information is being provided to assist with the preparation of a RPS package for the design and preparation of construction plans and special provisions for this project.
Existing System:

Water, Wastewater and Irrigation Quality Mains and Fiber Infrastructure:

The Collier County Water-Sewer District will have water, wastewater and irrigation quality mains and fiber infrastructure located within the Oil Well Road right of way, east of Desoto Blvd. The eastern terminus point for these utility mains will be approximately 10,000 feet east of Desoto Blvd. All three utility mains are anticipated to be a minimum of 16-inch pipes, final sizes and location will be detailed in the Design Criteria Package.

Preliminary Design Criteria Information:
Included with the RPS solicitation are the following documents associated with this project and is meant to assist in project definition and expectations by the County:
• Concept Map
• Conceptual Timeline