CITY OF PANAMA CITY BEACH
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

 CEI Services for North Richard Jackson Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project, Phase 2

 PCB24-21 RFQ PACKAGE       ADDENDUM NO. 1       PROPOSER'S CERTIFICATION FORM       BID OPENING      REVIEW COMMITTEE SCORING     AWARD

The City of Panama City Beach (the "City"), under the provisions of Section 287.055, Florida Statutes (the Consultant's Competitive Negotiation Act), hereby gives notice that it seeks qualification statements for professional services related to construction engineering and inspection of North Richard Jackson Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project, Phase 2. This Project will generally include intersection improvements by constructing a roundabout, creating a north bound left turn lane into Home Depot’s middle driveway, and eliminating cross movements at Market Street by extending the southbound left turn lanes leading to the intersection with Panama City Beach Parkway. As identified in the City’s Local Agency Participation contract with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Consideration will be given to only those firms that are qualified pursuant to law and that have been prequalified by FDOT to perform the indicated types of work.

Work Types: 10.1 – Roadway Construction Engineering Inspection

This project is federally funded with assistance from the FDOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). By submitting a letter of response, the Consultant certifies that they are in compliance with FDOT Procedure No. 375-030-006 (Restriction on Consultants Eligibility to Compete for Department Contracts) and that no principle is presently suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation on this transaction by any Federal Department or Agency.

Statements of Qualification (SOQ) will be received by the Purchasing Manager located at 17007 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL 32413 until 10:15 AM (CST) on February 12, 2025. Paper and electronic submittals will be publicly opened, and receipt acknowledged immediately thereafter. The qualifications and other information should be submitted in strict compliance with the directives provided in the RFQ.  City is under no obligation, either express or implied, to reimburse responding firms for any expenses associated with preparation and submittal of the Statement of Qualifications in response to this request.

Submittal documents may be downloaded online at www.demandstar.com and on the City’s website at https://www.pcbfl.gov/about-us/rfp-posts-list starting on January 13, 2025.

• Electronic Proposals will only be accepted when submitted through DemandStar’s Bid portal. Emailed submissions will not be accepted.
• Alternatively, one original and one electronic copy (USB flash drive) may be delivered to the City Hall Office at the address below. Any sealed SOQ submitted on paper must identify and clearly mark the Bid # PCB24-21 RFQCEI Services for North Richard Jackson Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project, Phase 2 on the package.

Receipt of a SOQ by any Panama City Beach Office, receptionist, or personnel other than the City Hall’s front desk does not constitute “receipt” as required by this solicitation.  The time received at City Hall shall be conclusive as to the timeliness of receipt.

All paper Proposals shall be sealed and delivered or mailed to:

City of Panama City Beach City Hall
ATTN: Purchasing Manager
17007 Panama City Beach Parkway
Panama City Beach, Florida 32413

The City of Panama City Beach encourages all segments of this business community to participate in its procurement opportunities, including small business, minority/women owned businesses, and disadvantaged business enterprises.  The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, or age in the administration of contracts.

Any and all questions regarding the proposal documents shall be directed to City of Panama City Beach Purchasing Manager: Carrie Jagers, by email at purchasing@pcbfl.gov.  Contact with any other City official or City employee for the purpose of inquiries regarding this proposal or the meaning or interpretation of these specifications shall be grounds for disqualification.  The deadline to submit questions is Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4:00PM CDT.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all SOQs in whole or in part, to waive informalities in the RFQ documents, to obtain new SOQs, or to postpone the opening of SOQs, or if unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract to terminate all negotiations under the RFQ and proceed by whatever appropriate means it may elect.  Each Statement of Qualifications shall be valid to the City for a period of ninety (90) days after opening.

The City of Panama City Beach adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations for access to the bid opening by a physically handicapped person upon notice 48 hours prior to the meeting.  Please call City Clerk, Lynne Fasone, at 850-233-5100 or email at CityClerk@pcbfl.gov to make a request.

The City of Panama City Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.