Construction Engineering Inspection Services (CEI) for Krome & Flagler Avenue W & S Upgrade and Transit Accessibility Improvements

The City of Homestead is seeking a qualified Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for the Krome Avenue and Flagler Avenue Water and Sewer Improvements Project, as well as the Transit Accessibility Improvements Project. The project includes water and sewer infrastructure upgrades along Krome Avenue and Flagler Avenue, in addition to transit accessibility improvements along Krome Avenue. The selected firm will be responsible for monitoring construction activities, reviewing and verifying compliance with approved plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements, and providing comprehensive professional services to ensure that all construction activities are performed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. The scope of services includes project administration and coordination, roadway construction inspection, underground utility installation inspection, landscaping and irrigation system inspection, lighting system inspection, pavement marking installation inspection, signage and traffic signal installation inspection, and materials sampling, testing, and quality assurance. The City encourages participation from MBE/WBE/DBE businesses. • The project is funded through multiple sources, including federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant, state funding through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Grant L0219 and the FDEP Biscayne Bay Water Quality Improvement Grant C2502, as well as various City-funded sources. • The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages participation from MBE/WBE/DBE businesses. • The selected firm will be required to maintain various insurance policies, including professional liability insurance, commercial general liability insurance, automobile liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. • The firm will be required to comply with the City's procurement policies and procedures, including the "Cone of Silence" policy. • The firm will be required to register with and use the E-Verify system to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees.