Lafayette County Engineering Services - HMGP Southeast River Drive 2026
Lafayette CountyCounty · Lafayette County, FL- Due
- Oct 30, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Steve Land
- (386) 294-1600
The 30-second brief
The Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms to provide professional engineering services for the Southeast River Drive Flood Risk Reduction Project. Services include preliminary engineering, surveying, testing, engineering design, cost estimating, permitting, bidding assistance, construction administration, and resident observation funded through a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Agreement No. H1276). Procurement follows a Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) basis under the Florida Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (Section 287.055, Florida Statutes), with no pricing or cost information to be submitted. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026, at 3:00 P.M., with written questions due by October 23, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Evaluation criteria focus on knowledge of State and Federal rules, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program experience, municipal engineering projects, management and staffing, technical approach, and local conditions familiarity.
Knowledge of State and Federal rules governing the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and other programs serving local governments - 30 points, Experience with projects funded through Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs - 30 points, Experience with municipal engineering projects - 10 points, Management and Staffing - 10 points, Approach to Task - 10 points, Ability to become familiar with local conditions - 10 points
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Summary
The Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms to provide professional engineering services for the Southeast River Drive Flood Risk Reduction Project.
Services include preliminary engineering, surveying, testing, engineering design, cost estimating, permitting, bidding assistance, construction administration, and resident observation funded through a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Agreement No. H1276). Procurement follows a Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) basis under the Florida Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (Section 287.055, Florida Statutes), with no pricing or cost information to be submitted. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026, at 3:00 P.M., with written questions due by October 23, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Evaluation criteria focus on knowledge of State and Federal rules, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program experience, municipal engineering projects, management and staffing, technical approach, and local conditions familiarity.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Knowledge of State and Federal rules governing the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and other programs serving local governments - 30 points, Experience with projects funded through Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs - 30 points, Experience with municipal engineering projects - 10 points, Management and Staffing - 10 points, Approach to Task - 10 points, Ability to become familiar with local conditions - 10 points
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
14- Letter of Transmittal
- Certificate of Insurability
- Equal Opportunity Report Statement
- Certification Regarding Debarment
- Suspension
- Ineligibility
- Byrd Anti-Lobbying Compliance and Certification Regarding Lobbying
- Certification of Non-segregated Facilities
- Sworn Statement Pursuant to Section 287.133(3)(a)
- Florida Statutes
- Public Entity Crime Statement
- Drug-free Workplace Certification
- Anti-Collusion Clause Form
- Anti-Kickback Affidavit
- Submit to
- Lafayette County Clerk of Court's Office, 120 West Main Street, Mayo, FL 32066
- Scope location
- Mayo, FL
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Lafayette County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Lafayette County Clerk of Court's Office, 120 West Main Street, Mayo, FL 32066. For questions, contact Steve Land.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Lafayette County in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Steve Land at (386) 294-1600. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Knowledge of State and Federal rules governing the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and other programs serving local governments - 30 points, Experience with projects funded through Hazard Mitigation G..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Lafayette County?
All active and historical solicitations from Lafayette County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Lafayette County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Letter of Transmittal, Certificate of Insurability, Equal Opportunity Report Statement, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, Byrd Anti-Lobbying Compliance and Certification Re. Review the full document from Lafayette County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Mayo, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.