Hodges Park Rehabilitation at Keaton Beach

TAYLOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
| BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN, ENGINEERING & PERMITTING SERVICES
Hodges Park Rehabilitation at Keaton Beach
FSEP Project No. 10-2
Gulf Consortium Subaward No. 220037102.01 | FAIN GNSSP22FL0037-01-00
Issued by: Taylor County Board of County Commissioners | 201 East Green Street, Perry, Florida 32347
Taylor County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This solicitation is subject to RESTORE Act requirements and
2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance. Selection will be made on the basis of qualifications, not price. Fees will be
negotiated with the top-ranked firm.
This Request for Qualifications is issued by Taylor County in connection with the Hodges Park Rehabilitation at
Keaton Beach, funded through the RESTORE Act Spill Impact Component under Gulf Consortium Subrecipient
Agreement No. 220037102.01 and administered by the Gulf Consortium (managed by The Balmoral Group).

Taylor County RFQ - Hodges Park Design & Permitting Services FSEP 10-2 | Subaward 220037102.01
NOTICE
Request for Qualifications
Professional Design, Engineering & Permitting Services
Taylor County, Florida
Taylor County Board of County Commissioners hereby solicits Statements of Qualifications from qualified
professional design, engineering, and permitting firms to provide design, engineering, and permitting services for
the Hodges Park Rehabilitation at Keaton Beach, funded through the RESTORE Act Spill Impact Component
under Gulf Consortium Subrecipient Agreement No. 220037102.01. This RFQ does not solicit construction
services or construction pricing.
Sealed SOQ labeled: "PROFESSIONAL DESIGN, ENGINEERING & PERMITTING SERVICES - HODGES
PARK REHABILITATION AT KEATON BEACH - DO NOT OPEN"
Return to:
Taylor County Clerk of Court
108 N. Jefferson Street
Perry, Florida 32347
SOQ Due: October 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Submittals Required: 1 original, 3 copies, 1 USB drive with complete SOQ as a single PDF
This procurement is subject to RESTORE Act requirements and 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance. Taylor
County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RFQ documents may also be obtained from
www.taylorcountygov.com.
SOQs will be publicly opened and respondents announced on October 20, 2026, at 6:05 PM ET, at the Taylor
County Administrative Complex, 201 East Green Street, Perry, Florida 32347.
ALL SOQs must have the respondent's name and mailing address clearly shown on the outside of the envelope
or package when submitted. NO FAXED OR EMAILED SOQs WILL BE ACCEPTED.
The County reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to reject any or all SOQs, to cancel or withdraw
this Request for Qualifications at any time, or to waive any irregularities in the SOQ process. The County reserves
the right to shortlist the Respondent(s) it deems to offer the best overall qualifications. The County, in its sole and
absolute discretion, also reserves the right to waive minor defects in the process.
DBE/MBE/WBE and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise owned businesses are encouraged to submit
if qualified.
Additional information may be obtained from Melody Cox, melody.cox@taylorcountygov.com, (850) 843-0029.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, Taylor County, Florida
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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT BACKGROUND
1.1 Purpose
Taylor County Board of County Commissioners (the "County" or "BOCC") issues this Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) to solicit Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified professional design, engineering, and
permitting firms for the Hodges Park Rehabilitation at Keaton Beach ("the Project"). This RFQ solicits design,
engineering, and permitting services only; it does not solicit construction services or construction pricing. The
County will shortlist qualified firms through this RFQ process and negotiate with the highest-ranked firm for a
Design Services Agreement. Construction of the design elements produced under this engagement will be
competitively procured by the County under a future, separate solicitation once the design is complete and all
Special Award Condition (SAC) No. 7 Pre-Construction Requirements are satisfied and accepted by the Gulf
Consortium and RESTORE Council.
1.2 About Taylor County
Taylor County is a coastal political subdivision of the State of Florida located on the Gulf of Mexico along the
Florida Big Bend. The County seat is Perry, Florida (201 E. Green Street). Taylor County has one of the longest
contiguous coastlines in Florida on the Gulf; Hodges Park at Keaton Beach is the County's only public beach, and
is essential to tourism and economic development and recovery.
1.3 Funding Authority and Award
This Project is funded through the RESTORE Act Spill Impact Component (33 U.S.C. 1321(t)(3); 40 CFR Part
1800), Gulf Coast Restoration Trust Fund. The Gulf Consortium - a legal entity organized under 163.01,
Florida Statutes - is the pass-through entity. Taylor County is the Subrecipient under:
Gulf Consortium Subrecipient Agreement No. 220037102.01
Financial Assistance Award FAIN No. GNSSP22FL0037-01-00 (Federal Award Date: May 10, 2022)
FSEP Project No. 10-2 - Hodges Park Rehabilitation at Keaton Beach
Total Subrecipient Award: $1,765,495.00; CFDA 87.052
The State of Florida State Expenditure Plan (FSEP) was approved by the RESTORE Council on October 1, 2018.
The County is obligated to expend all grant funds through competitive procurement in compliance with 2 CFR Part
200, the Gulf Consortium Subrecipient Policy and Grant Manual, and all applicable federal, state, and local
procurement laws. No grant funds may be used to fund County staff involved in overseeing the Project. The
County is responsible for all bid document preparation and advertising costs.
1.4 Project Funding Summary
The Financial Assistance Award funds the full Hodges Park Rehabilitation Project - the professional design,
engineering, and permitting services solicited under this RFQ, and the subsequent construction of the approved
Project elements. Total Subrecipient Award: $1,765,495.00. Construction funding is federally restricted and
cannot be drawn until the County satisfies the SAC No. 7 Pre-Construction Requirements described in Section
1.5; construction will be competitively procured under a separate, future solicitation once those requirements are
met. This RFQ does not solicit or price construction work, and respondents should not include construction cost
proposals in their SOQ. Budget category transfers of less than 10% of the total award require a Change Order;
transfers exceeding 10% require a formal Amendment with prior written approval of the Gulf Consortium and
potentially the RESTORE Council (Subrecipient Agreement 27). All costs must be eligible and allowable under
31 C.F.R. Part 34, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, and the RESTORE Council Financial Assistance Standard Terms and
Conditions (August 2015).
1.5 CRITICAL: Special Award Condition No. 7 - Design & Pre-Construction Deliverables
Federal construction funds are being withheld by the RESTORE Council and will not be released until the Gulf
Consortium Grants Office receives and accepts in writing ALL of the following (see the Funding Authorization
table for the current restricted and ASAP-authorized amounts). Producing these deliverables is the core scope of
the services solicited under this RFQ:
(a) Certification that the County holds clear title to or has control of all project real property, with no material
restrictions or encumbrances (2 CFR 200.311)
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(b) 100% complete engineering and design plans and specifications for all Project elements, stamped and
signed by a qualified, registered Professional Engineer currently licensed in Florida
(c) Evidence of receipt of all federal, state, and local permits necessary for construction, completion, and
operation of the Project
(d) Evidence of ADA compliance for all improvements to be designed and, later, constructed under the
Project
(e) Floodplain documentation: (i) 30-day public notice period expiration (if property is in 100-year floodplain);
(ii) written confirmation from the State/local Floodplain Manager that the project and design plans comply
with all applicable floodplain ordinances/regulations; and (iii) evidence of NFIP participation and flood
insurance as required by the Flood Disaster Protection Act (42 U.S.C. 4002 et seq.)
(f) Construction schedules and cost estimates based on the completed 100% design plans, to inform the
County's future, separate construction procurement
The selected Design Firm is primarily responsible for achieving 100% design completion, obtaining all permits,
and assisting the County in assembling all SAC No. 7 documentation. No construction may commence under this
engagement until the County receives written Notice to Proceed for construction from the Gulf Consortium
confirming RESTORE Council acceptance of all SAC No. 7 documentation, and until the County has separately
and competitively procured a construction contractor.
100% design plan completion (i.e., PE-stamped construction-ready plans and specifications) must be
achieved within 60 calendar days of the Design Services Agreement Notice to Proceed, with no
exceptions. This 60-day requirement applies to plan completion only and does not shorten the time
otherwise required to obtain permits, floodplain confirmation, or other SAC No. 7 deliverables.
1.6 Federal Interest and Estimated Useful Life
Pursuant to Special Award Condition No. 6, the estimated useful life of the Project infrastructure is 25 years, as
proposed by the County and concurred in by the RESTORE Council. During this 25-year period, the RESTORE
Council retains an undivided equitable interest (the 'Federal interest') in all Program or Project Property acquired
or improved with federal funds. The County must administer, operate, and maintain all Project Property
throughout the useful life in accordance with state and local standards. The County may be required to record
notices of the Federal interest on real property. When the 25-year estimated useful life ends, the Federal interest
is extinguished.
As-built GIS files in SHP, GDB, or DGN format with complete ISO-compliant metadata and projection information,
reflecting final project boundaries and features, must be submitted to the Gulf Consortium Grants Office no later
than the Final Performance Outcome Report (SAC No. 5(f)).
SECTION 2 - PROCUREMENT PROCESS
2.1 Advertisement and Notice
This RFQ is advertised per 287.055, Fla. Stat., published in a newspaper of general circulation in Taylor
County, posted on the County's procurement portal and on SAM.gov (required by 2 CFR 200.319). The Gulf
Consortium Required Notice (Section 8.3 of this RFQ) is incorporated herein per Subrecipient Agreement 12(D).
Note: 255.0525, Fla. Stat., which governs advertising for state construction bids and proposals, does not apply
to this solicitation; this procurement is for professional design, engineering, and permitting services and is
governed by 287.055, Fla. Stat. (the Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act).
2.2 Written Questions
All questions must be submitted in writing to the Procurement Contact - Melody Cox, Grants Writer, Taylor
County Board of County Commissioners, 201 East Green Street, Perry, Florida 32347,
melody.cox@taylorcountygov.com, (850) 843-0029. The County will respond by written addendum only. Oral
interpretations are not binding.
2.3 Lobbying Prohibition
No federal appropriated funds may be used to lobby any federal official in connection with this award (31 U.S.C.
1352; Subrecipient Agreement 14).
2.4 Public Records
Pursuant to 119.0701, Fla. Stat., all records submitted become public records upon opening. Respondents
claiming trade secret exemption must mark each claimed page and submit a complete redacted copy to:
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2.5 Right to Reject / Protest
The County reserves the right to reject any or all SOQs, waive informalities, cancel or re-advertise at any time,
and request additional information. Written notice of protest must be filed with the County Administrator within 72
hours of posting of a decision (excluding Sat., Sun., and legal holidays); formal written protest within 10 calendar
days thereafter. Governed by Taylor County's procurement ordinance and 120.57(3), Fla. Stat.
2.6 Prohibition Against Considering Social, Political, or Ideological Interests
Pursuant to 287.05701, Fla. Stat., the County may not request documentation of, or consider, a vendor's social,
political, or ideological interests when determining vendor responsibility, and may not give preference to any
vendor based on the vendor's social, political, or ideological interests. This RFQ and its evaluation and award
process will be administered accordingly.
SECTION 3 - PROJECT SCOPE OVERVIEW (DESIGN & PERMITTING)
Full site information, design criteria, SAC No. 7 documentation requirements, and performance requirements are
set forth below and will be finalized with the selected Design Firm during contract negotiations and the resulting
Design Services Agreement scope of work. The following is for qualifications purposes only. This RFQ solicits
design, engineering, and permitting services; construction of these elements is outside the scope of this
solicitation and will be competitively procured separately.
3.1 Project Location
Hodges Park, 21275 Keaton Beach Drive, Keaton Beach, Taylor County, Florida. Parcel ID 06836-000; Section-
Township-Range 35-07-07; approximately 8.20 acres; Property Usage: Vacant-County; Exemptions:
Gov/Local/County. Situated on the Gulf of Mexico coastline. The County's only public beach. The park is located
directly on the Gulf of Mexico at the terminus of Keaton Beach Drive, near the County's public boat ramp. The site
sustained significant damage from Hurricane Helene (September 2024), including loss of existing parking,
restroom, and pavilion infrastructure; firms should anticipate design and permitting around a storm-damaged
coastal site requiring substantial rebuilding. Firms must conduct their own site investigation as part of the design
process.
Legal Description (Taylor County Property Appraiser, Parcel 06836-000 - not to be used on legal
documents):
LEG 0008.20 ACRES - KEATON BEACH UNIT 3 - HODGES PARK DESC AS: - COM AT ARMY CORP ENG SURVEY
MARK - #KBC-1 TH W 4.20 FT TO E RW SR 361 - TH S 116.8 FT FOR POB N 80D W 50 FT - N 104.6 FT N 77D W
141.38 FT S 237 - FT ELY ALG WATERS EDGE 315 FT N 232 - FT N 89D W 92 FT TO POB - WITH RIPARIAN RGTS -
INCLUDES LOTS 74 & 75 - ALSO: LOTS 39-73 & PT OF 74 & ALL - LAND LYING W & SW OF UNIT 3 - EXTENDING TO
GULF - WITH RIPARIAN RGTS - OR 106-313 & 386-320 - SUBJ TO ESMT IN OR 517-274 - SUBJ TO ESMT IN OR 521-
933
3.2 Approved Program Elements to Be Designed and Permitted - All 9 Elements Are Required
The Design Firm will prepare 100% construction-ready design, engineering, and permitting documents for the
following approved Project elements (construction of these elements will follow under a separate, future
procurement):
Design for demolition and removal of existing parking area
Design of new ADA-compliant restrooms and picnic pavilion(s)
Design and procurement specifications for a new playground with shade coverings (to be procured
competitively per 2 CFR Part 200)
Design for sand volleyball court installation
Design for parking facility reconstruction using permeable pavers
Design for sidewalk and boardwalk to existing fishing pier
Design for beach re-nourishment and improved beach access
Design for removal of invasive vegetation and planting of beach-appropriate native vegetation (EO 13112)
Design for security lighting and power poles
Design for an informational kiosk
Design of all associated site work, utilities, grading, stormwater, and ADA accessibility improvements
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3.3 Regulatory and Environmental Permitting
The Design Firm is responsible for securing all permits necessary for the Project. The firm must achieve permit
approval as a condition of SAC No. 7 before construction funds are released and before a separate construction
contract may proceed. Anticipated permits:
FDEP - Environmental Resource Permit (ERP); Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) permit; beach
restoration/re-nourishment permits
SRWMD - stormwater management
USACE - Section 404 / Section 10 if wetlands or navigable waters affected
EPA / FDEP - Section 401 Water Quality Certification
FWC - listed species (shorebirds, gopher tortoise); Bald Eagle if applicable
USFWS - ESA Section 7 consultation if applicable
RESTORE Council / Gulf Consortium - NEPA, Coastal Zone Management Act, NHPA Section 106, Flood
Disaster Protection Act, EO 11988 (Floodplain Management), EO 11990 (Wetland Protection), EO 13112
(Invasive Species), EO 12898 (Environmental Justice)
Taylor County Building Department - building permits to be obtained prior to the future construction phase
Taylor County Floodplain Manager - written confirmation of floodplain compliance (required for SAC No.
7(e))
3.4 Floodplain Considerations
Keaton Beach is a coastal flood hazard area. All design must comply with applicable floodplain ordinances and
the Flood Disaster Protection Act so that the resulting construction documents are compliant. SAC No. 7(e)
requires written confirmation from the County Floodplain Manager and evidence of NFIP participation and flood
insurance before construction funds are released. Taylor County Community #120302. The Design Firm must
design the Project to satisfy all floodplain compliance requirements and must assist the County in obtaining the
required Floodplain Manager confirmation.
3.5 Design and Environmental Standards
Florida Building Code (current edition); Florida Accessibility Code; ADA Standards (28 C.F.R. Parts 35 and
36)
All permit requirements: FDEP, USACE, SRWMD, FWC
RESTORE Council environmental compliance - all requirements of Attachment D-3: NEPA; Endangered
Species Act; Magnuson-Stevens Act; Clean Water Act 404; Migratory Bird Treaty Act; Bald and Golden
Eagle Protection Act; NHPA 106; Clean Air Act; Clean Water Act; Flood Disaster Protection Act; EOs
11988, 11990, 13112, 12898; Coastal Zone Management Act; Coastal Barriers Resources Act; Rivers and
Harbors Act; RCRA; CERCLA; Farmland Protection Policy Act; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
Recovered materials procurement ( 6002, Solid Waste Disposal Act; 42 U.S.C. 6962; 40 CFR Part 247)
to be specified for purchases over $10,000 in the design documents
Energy Policy and Conservation Act (43 U.S.C. 6201) energy efficiency standards
Taylor County Land Development Code
3.6 Reporting and Deliverables Required of the Design Firm
Assist County with biannual financial and performance reports to Gulf Consortium including project
photographs in JPG format (Subrecipient Agreement 7 and Attachment 2 Reporting Schedule)
Assist County with annual Observational Data Plan updates to RESTORE Council via PIPER (SAC No. 4)
All observational data collected must be publicly accessible within 2 years of collection or 6 months after end
of period of performance, whichever is earlier (SAC No. 5); data must be machine-readable, ISO-compliant
metadata required
Design-phase GIS files (SHP, GDB, or DGN format; projection information; ISO-compliant metadata) to
support Gulf Consortium reporting
Support County preparation of SF-429 Real Property Status Reports annually for first 3 years of Award, then
every 5 years through the 25-year useful life (Subrecipient Agreement 7(G))
All signage and public announcements require prior Gulf Consortium Grant Administrator written approval;
required disclaimer language in all publications (Subrecipient Agreement 7(C)-(E))
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SECTION 4 - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Firms that do not satisfy all minimum qualifications will be deemed non-responsive and will not be evaluated.
LICENSURE: The Design Firm or team must hold a valid Florida Certificate of Authorization for engineering
( 471.023, Fla. Stat.) with a Florida-licensed PE in civil engineering designated as Engineer of Record.
Copies required in SOQ.
COMPARABLE EXPERIENCE: The prime firm must have completed within the preceding ten (10) years at
least two (2) design or design/permitting engagements for public park, beach, or recreational facility projects
in Florida, each with a design fee value of not less than $100,000. At least one (1) project must involve
coastal or waterfront site conditions.
COASTAL / ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING: The prime firm or designated subconsultant must
demonstrate experience obtaining at least one (1) FDEP Environmental Resource Permit, USACE Section
404 permit, or CCCL permit for a Florida coastal or waterfront project.
SAM.GOV ELIGIBILITY: The firm and all proposed key subconsultants must be actively registered in
SAM.gov with a valid UEI and must not be debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from federally funded programs. The County will verify before BOCC
approval of the shortlist and before contract award.
INSURANCE: Firm must be capable of providing all minimum coverages specified in Section 7 prior to
contract execution.
FEDERAL GRANT COMPLIANCE: Firm must demonstrate prior experience on at least one (1) federally
funded project requiring compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 procurement, grant administration, and record-
keeping requirements.
SECTION 5 - SOQ SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1 General Instructions
SOQs that are late, unsigned, or omit required certifications will be rejected without evaluation. No fax or email
submissions. SOQs opened publicly on October 20, 2026, at 6:05 PM ET.
5.2 Format and Copies
Page limit: Max 50 pages (excluding cover, TOC, tabs, resumes at max 2 pages each, certifications, and
licenses)
Font: Minimum 11-point; paper: 8.5 x 11 inches (11 x 17 for org charts / exhibits only)
Binding: Three-ring binder or spiral bound with tabbed dividers
Copies: One (1) original labeled 'ORIGINAL'; three (3) copies labeled 'COPY'; one (1) USB drive with
complete SOQ as single PDF
Package exterior: 'Hodges Park Design Services - DO NOT OPEN BEFORE October 16, 2026, 4:00 PM
ET'
5.3 Required Tabbed Content
TAB 1 - Cover Letter and Firm Identification
Signed cover letter on firm letterhead by authorized officer: (1) interest in Project; (2) all minimum
qualifications met; (3) SOQ accurate and complete; (4) all addenda acknowledged by number and date
Firm legal name, address, FEIN, SAM.gov UEI, written confirmation of active SAM.gov registration
Form of business entity; state of organization; Florida Certificate of Authorization number
Identification of all joint venture partners / team firms and their roles
Non-Duplicate Use Acknowledgment: written acknowledgment that the firm will not seek compensation for
any FSEP Project No. 10-2 element from any other federal funding source, including the Oil Spill Liability
Trust Fund (SAC No. 1)
TAB 2 - Firm Qualifications and Experience
Brief firm history (max 2 pages): years in business, in-house capabilities (civil design, coastal/environmental
permitting, park design, federal grant compliance)
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Identification of all proposed subconsultants and their roles (Note: subcontracting requires prior written Gulf
Consortium approval; all sub-solicitations subject to 2 CFR 200.318-200.327 and Gulf Consortium review)
3-5 comparable completed projects on the Project Experience Form. For each project:
Project name, owner, location, description of scope
Total contract value (design/professional services fee)
Completion date
Firm's role (prime designer / lead design consultant / subconsultant)
Owner reference contact: name, title, phone, email (references will be verified)
Environmental permits obtained (agency, type, date issued)
Federal funding: source, agency, and specific federal compliance requirements managed (2 CFR Part
200, records retention, audit)
Floodplain or coastal design: describe regulatory compliance
Copy of Florida Certificate of Authorization (engineering)
TAB 3 - Key Personnel
Named organizational chart: prime firm, subconsultants, key individuals by name and title
Resume (max 2 pages each) for each key position - coastal Florida public parks/facilities experience
required:
Design Project Manager - client and Gulf Consortium/Balmoral Group coordination
Engineer of Record / Lead Design Engineer - Florida PE (civil); CFM preferred; coastal/environmental
design required
Environmental / Permitting Specialist - FDEP ERP, CCCL, USACE Section 404, FWC coordination
required; NHPA Section 106 and NEPA experience preferred
Quality Control Manager (design QA/QC)
Federal Grant Compliance Administrator - 2 CFR Part 200 record-keeping, procurement, and
reporting support
Design Criteria Professional (DCP) designation per 287.055(2)(k), Fla. Stat. - must be independent of the
Design Firm and retained by the County
Personnel stability statement: key personnel may not be substituted without prior written County approval
TAB 4 - Project Approach
Narrative (max 6 pages) addressing:
Design and permitting integration strategy and owner/Gulf Consortium communication approach
SAC No. 7 approach: phasing of design to achieve 100% PE-stamped plans; coordination with all regulatory
agencies; critical path to achieve all permits; process for obtaining written Floodplain Manager confirmation;
estimated timeline from Design NTP to SAC No. 7 acceptance by Gulf Consortium
Floodplain/NFIP compliance design approach for Keaton Beach coastal environment
RESTORE Council environmental compliance strategy: NEPA, Coastal Zone Management Act, NHPA
Section 106, EO 11988/11990 floodplain and wetland management, EO 13112 invasive species, EO 12898
environmental justice (Attachment D-3)
Beach re-nourishment design approach and native vegetation restoration
ADA design strategy for the entire site including beach access
Design quality control and review program
Schedule approach - specifically addressing how the SAC No. 7 pre-construction hold is built into the
design schedule as a critical path item
Federal grant compliance experience: prior RESTORE Act, CDBG, FEMA HMGP, or similar federally funded
design experience; specific 2 CFR Part 200 and audit compliance experience
Data and reporting support: how the firm will assist the County with observational data collection, GIS file
deliverables, and Gulf Consortium/RESTORE Council reporting requirements including the PIPER system
TAB 5 - Contracting with small businesses, minority businesses, women's business enterprises,
veteran-owned businesses, and labor surplus area firms.
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Per Gulf Consortium Subrecipient Agreement 12(H) and 2 CFR 200.321, the County and its contractor should
take steps to assure that minority businesses, WBEs, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible.
Respondents must provide:
Documented plan and past efforts for DBE/WBE/MBE/VBE participation on federally funded projects,
demonstrating the six affirmative steps: (1) placing certified firms on solicitation lists; (2) actively soliciting
when they are potential sources; (3) dividing requirements into smaller tasks when feasible; (4) establishing
delivery schedules that encourage participation; (5) utilizing SBA, Minority Business Development Agency,
Florida DMS Office of Supplier Diversity, FDOT Minority Business Development Center, and local M/DBE
programs; (6) requiring subcontractors to take the same affirmative steps for subcontracts
List of any certified DBE/WBE/MBE/VBE firms proposed for this Project: firm name, certification type,
certifying agency, anticipated role
Applicable directories: Florida DMS Office of Supplier Diversity; Florida UCP DBE directory; SBA
8(a)/HUBZone directories
TAB 6 - Financial Stability
Financial stability statement: years in business, approximate annual revenue
Disclosure of any pending litigation, judgments, liens, regulatory enforcement actions, debarment
proceedings, or findings of noncompliance on federally funded contracts
List of current active contracts and upcoming commitments that could affect staffing or subconsultant
availability
Accounting system attestation: the firm maintains a financial management system compliant with 2 CFR
200.302, able to: (a) prepare grant-required reports; (b) trace funds to a level of expenditures adequate to
establish that federal funds were used pursuant to grant terms; and (c) support proper pre-audit and post-
audit of all expenditures (Subrecipient Agreement 4(F))
TAB 7 - Required Certifications (Exhibits A Through I - All Must Be Signed)
Exhibit A - Non-Collusion and Anti-Kickback Certification
Exhibit B - Debarment and Suspension Certification with Gulf Consortium Required Notice (2 CFR Part
180; EOs 12549 and 12689; Subrecipient Agreement 22 and 12(D))
Exhibit C - Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification (31 U.S.C. 1352; Subrecipient Agreement 14; Attachment
D-1 6); attach SF-LLL if applicable
Exhibit D - E-Verify Affidavit with Company ID ( 448.095, Fla. Stat.; Subrecipient Agreement 20)
Exhibit E - Public Entity Crimes Statement ( 287.133, Fla. Stat.)
Exhibit F - Scrutinized Companies Certification ( 287.135, Fla. Stat.; Subrecipient Agreement 12(L))
Exhibit G - Conflict of Interest Disclosure including FSEP Recused Entity acknowledgment ( 112.311-
112.3261, Fla. Stat.; Subrecipient Agreement 14(F) and FSEP Section III.C)
Exhibit H - Drug-Free Workplace Certification ( 287.087, Fla. Stat.; Drug Free Workplace Act, 41 U.S.C.
8102; Attachment D-1 1)
Exhibit I - Non-Contingent Fee Certification ( 287.055(6), Fla. Stat.)
Exhibit J - Gulf Consortium Subrecipient Agreement No. 220037102.01 and Financial Assistance Award
(FAIN No. GNSSP22FL0037-01-00) - attached for reference; no signature required
Exhibit K - Draft Design Services Agreement (form of contract; subject to negotiation with the top-ranked
firm) - attached for reference; no signature required
Exhibit L - Conceptual Site Plan, Hodges Park Rehab (Project No. 2019-015-ENG, dated 1/11/2022) -
attached for reference; no signature required
SECTION 6 - EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SELECTION
6.1 Selection Committee
A Selection Committee of not fewer than three (3) members appointed by the County Administrator will
independently evaluate all compliant SOQs. No member may have a conflict of interest with any respondent
(Chapter 112, Fla. Stat.). No price information will be solicited or considered in this procurement.
6.2 Evaluation Criteria
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# Evaluation Criterion Max Points Weight
1 Firm Qualifications and Relevant Project Experience - Comparable 30 30%
coastal/beach/park/recreational design projects in Florida; FDEP
ERP/CCCL/USACE permitting; public-sector design/professional services;
relevant scale and complexity; federal grant project experience
2 Key Personnel Qualifications - Florida PE (civil); CFM designation; 25 25%
coastal/environmental permitting specialist; federal grant compliance
administrator (2 CFR Part 200); team depth and stability
3 Project Approach and Technical Understanding - Design and permitting 25 25%
integration; SAC No. 7 pre-construction documentation plan and schedule;
permitting critical path; floodplain/NFIP compliance; data/GIS/reporting support
capability; experience with RESTORE Act or equivalent federal grant programs
4 DBE / WBE / MBE / VBE Participation Plan - Compliance with 2 CFR 10 10%
200.321 and Subrecipient Agreement 12(H) affirmative steps; documented
past performance; proposed certified firm participation on this Project
5 Florida / Gulf Coast Geographic Presence - Firms headquartered in, residents 10 10%
of, or principally engaged in business in Florida; familiarity with Taylor County,
Keaton Beach, and Big Bend Gulf Coast regulatory environment (RESTORE
Act geographic preference per 33 U.S.C. 1321(t)(1)(K))
TOTAL 100 100%
6.3 Reference Checks and SAM.gov Verification
The Selection Committee may contact owner references from Tab 2. Negative references may reduce scores.
Before BOCC approval of the shortlist, the County will verify active SAM.gov registration and non-debarment
status for all shortlisted firms and their proposed key subconsultants per 2 CFR Part 180 and Subrecipient
Agreement 22.
6.4 Shortlisting, BOCC Approval, and Contract Negotiation
The Selection Committee will compile scores, rank firms, and recommend a shortlist of 3-5 firms to the BOCC for
approval at a publicly noticed meeting per 287.055(4)(b), Fla. Stat. Once the BOCC approves the shortlist, the
County will negotiate with the highest-ranked firm per 287.055(5), Fla. Stat. Consistent with the Consultants'
Competitive Negotiation Act, this procurement is qualifications-based only; firms are not required to submit
competitive technical or price proposals at any point in the process. If the County is unable to negotiate a
satisfactory scope of services and fee with the highest-ranked firm, negotiations with that firm will be formally
terminated and the County will proceed to negotiate with the next highest-ranked firm, and so on, until an
agreement is reached ( 287.055(5), Fla. Stat.). If the anticipated value of the Design Services Agreement
exceeds the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, the County will perform an independent cost estimate consistent
with 2 CFR 200.324 before entering into contract negotiations with the top-ranked firm. No form contract is
included with this RFQ; the County will ensure that all federally required terms and conditions described in this
RFQ are incorporated into the negotiated Design Services Agreement, which will be submitted to the Gulf
Consortium for review before execution. The executed contract and competitive procurement documentation must
be submitted to the Gulf Consortium before any reimbursement requests for contract work may be made
(Subrecipient Agreement 12(C)).
SECTION 7 - INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Per Gulf Consortium Subrecipient Agreement 18 and Special Award Condition No. 9, the Design Firm must
provide adequate insurance for all reasonably foreseeable claims from performance of the work. Minimum
required coverages:
Coverage Minimum Limits Notes
Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 Taylor County BOCC and Gulf Consortium
aggregate / $2,000,000 products- named as Additional Insureds
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