Summary of Specifications:
It is the intent of Okaloosa County, on behalf of its Water & Sewer Department (OCWS), to contract with multiple professional engineering firms for engineering services including but not limited to: engineering studies and design; surveys; preparation of plans, specifications, and contract documents; preparation of cost estimates; obtaining necessary federal, state, and local governmental agency permits; construction inspections; construction management; contract administration; project completion certifications and as-builts may be required; design-build services; subsurface utility engineering (SUE; AKA “mapping”); line locate management and implementation; presentations to the BCC and the general public; assistance in identifying and acquiring grants and loans from federal agencies or other applicable sources of funding; grand administration; and any type of environmental consulting. The types of projects which may be assigned include: potable water wells; tanks; booster stations; SCADA; water/wastewater treatment plants; disposal systems; lift stations; water/sewer mains & services; other components of the water distribution system and wastewater collection system; reclaimed water infrastructure; and any other type of project which may be in the County’s Capital Improvement Plan or under the purview of the Water & Sewer Department or another County department. Services of the consultant shall be under the general direction of the County Department Director initiating the work or his/her designee, who shall act as the County’s representative during the performance of the scope of services.
Additional information concerning this RFQ is provided in the scope of work. If there are any questions, please contact DeRita Mason at 850-689-5960.