Summary of Specifications:
PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 02-06/07 FOR CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATING, SCHEDULING AND CLAIMS ANALYSIS SERVICES, ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS, FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
Cost Estimating Services is a necessary and allied component necessary in order to verify the accuracy of the Architect's and Construction Manager's construction cost estimates and provide City department’s such as CIP and Public Works with an independent professional opinion as to cost, which would be valuable in the successful tracking of cost during the construction phase of any given City project. In addition, do to the fluctuating current construction services market conditions, Cost Estimating Services available to the City via a rotational list, would facilitate the preparation and accuracy of CIP and Public Works budgets during planning, design and construction phases.
The firms selected under this RFP would not only provide Cost Estimating Services but Scheduling and Claims analysis as well. Often, claims analysis is a necessary service on many of the City’s design and construction projects. The ability in having scheduling and cost estimating firm(s) available on a rotating list to be used on an as-needed basis would enable the City to have independent firm(s) evaluate the validity of any given claim by analyzing the project(s) costs and schedules.
It is the intent of the City of Miami Beach to select several firms under this RFP process, which will be contacted on a rotational basis. The selection process to be used by the City will be one of “Best Value Procurement”, meaning that the City will, in addition to price, consider past performance on previous contracts, Risk Assessment for this RFP, and Qualifications of Personnel proposed for this RFP.
Sealed proposals will be received until 3:00 PM on November 10, 2006, at the following address:
City of Miami Beach City Hall Procurement Division -- Third Floor 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Any response received after 3:00 PM on November 10, 2006 will be returned to the Consultant unopened. The responsibility for submitting proposals before the stated time and date is solely the responsibility of the Consultant.
The City will not be responsible for delays caused by mail, courier service, including U.S. Mail, or any other occurrence.
A Pre-Proposal Submission Meeting is scheduled for October 26, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the following address:
City of Miami Beach City Hall 1700 Convention Center Drive Fourth Floor, Mayor’s Conference Room 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, Florida.
The City of Miami Beach has contracted with BidNet which utilizes a central bid notification system created exclusively for state and local agencies located in South Florida. Created in conjunction with BidNet(s), this South Florida Purchasing system allows for vendors to register online and receive notification of new bids, amendments and awards. Vendors with Internet access should review the registration options at the following website: www.govbids.com/scripts/southflorida/public/home1.asp.
If you do not have Internet access, please call the BidNet(r) support group at 800-677-1997 extension # 214.
Attendance (in person or via telephone) to this Pre-Proposal submission meeting is encouraged and recommended as a source of information but is not mandatory. Consultants interested in participating in the pre-Proposal submission meeting via telephone must follow these steps:
(1) Dial the TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-800-915-8704 (Toll-free North America)
(2) Enter the MEETING NUMBER: *2659980* (note that number is preceded and followed by the star (*) key).
Consultants, who are interested in participating via telephone, please send an e-mail to romanmartinez@miamibeachfl.gov expressing your intent to participate via telephone.
The City of Miami Beach reserves the right to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Miami Beach, or waive any informality in any proposal. The City of Miami Beach may also reject any and all proposals.
YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED THAT THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS, WHICH MAY BE FOUND ON THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH WEBSITE: http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/newcity/depts/purchase/bidintro.asp
ONE OF SILENCE -- ORDINANCE NO. 2002-3378 ODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS -- RESOLUTION NO. 2000-23879. EBARMENT PROCEEDINGS -- ORDINANCE NO. 2000-3234. ROTEST PROCEDURES -- ORDINANCE NO. 2002-3344. OBBYIST REGISTRATION AND DISCLOSURE OF FEES -- ORDINANCE NO. 2002-3363.
