RFQ 2026-13 Professional Engineering Services for Panacea Inflow & Infiltration Project3

The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional engineering services for the Panacea Inflow & Infiltration Project. The project aims to improve the central wastewater system in the Panacea Shores Units 2, 3, and 4 residential subdivision. Here are the key points: 1. **Project Overview**: The selected firm will provide professional engineering services, including design, environmental compliance, permitting, construction engineering, and inspections for the project. 2. **Eligibility**: Respondents must have an active registration with Sam.gov and provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) on Form 1 of the Proposal Forms. 3. **Proposal Submission**: Proposals are due on July 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. and must be submitted to the Wakulla County Procurement Office. 4. **Evaluation Process**: A selection committee will evaluate proposals based on the respondent's qualifications, experience, and approach to the project. 5. **Cone of Silence**: A Cone of Silence is in effect from June 25, 2026, to the issuance of the Notice of Award, during which time respondents are prohibited from communicating with county personnel, except through formal written requests for clarification or interpretation. 6. **Contract Award**: The county reserves the right to reject any proposal and may award the contract to the respondent whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the county. The RFQ document outlines the scope of work, proposal requirements, and evaluation criteria in more detail. Respondents are expected to carefully review the document and submit their proposals accordingly. Key Dates: - June 25, 2026: Proposal advertisement date and release of RFQ - July 9, 2026: Questions due from prospective respondents - July 16, 2026: Responses to questions due - July 28, 2026: Proposals due - August 12-13, 2026: Oral presentations (if needed) - September 8, 2026: Board consideration of selection committee rankings and authorization to enter into negotiations - September 21, 2026: Posting of intended award - September 22, 2026: Board consideration of intended award Note: The dates are subject to change, and respondents should check the county's website for any updates or addenda to the RFQ.