Alachua County Wide Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan and University of Florida Supplement

Post InformationPosted At:Wed, Aug 9, 2023 11:24 AMSealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)Private Bid:No1. Introduction1.1. SummaryAlachua County Board of County Commissioners (hereinafter, the “County” or “Alachua County”) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or entities (hereinafter, referred to as "Consultant” or the “proposer”) for the provision of RFP 23-426-DK Alachua County Wide Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan and University of Florida Supplement.The following apply to this request for proposal: Instruction to Proposers, Terms and Conditions, Insurance, Scope of Work, Proposal Requirements and Organization, Request for Proposal Selection Procedures, Evaluation Phases, Attachments, Submittals and Sample Agreement.The purpose of the Alachua Countywide Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan is to make walking and biking attractive transportation choices for residents and visitors of all ages and abilities. It aims to do so through the creation of goals, policies,

programs, and projects that will make walking and biking safer, more comfortable, and more convenient. The project Includes two separate scopes of work (detailed in the scope of work), to be evaluated by the same committee for award.Scope of Work: the Alachua Countywide Bicycle-Pedestrian Master PlanScope of Work: the University of Florida Campus Bicycle Master PlanNote: The two scopes will be contracted separately and the University of Florida (UF) may decide not to contract for its supplemental Scope of Work.1.2. BackgroundLocation: Alachua County is located in North Central Florida. The County government seat is situated in Gainesville. Gainesville is located 70 miles southwest of Jacksonville, 129 miles southeast of Tallahassee, 140 miles northeast of Tampa - St. Petersburg and 109 miles northwest of Orlando. Alachua County has a population of over 250,000 and a regional airport. The County itself consists of a total area of 969 square miles.Form of Government: Alachua County is governed by a Board of five (5) elected County Commissioners and operates under the established County Manager Charter form of government. In addition to the five County Commissioners, there are five elected Constitutional Officers: Supervisor of Elections, Sheriff, Clerk of the Court, Tax Collector, and the Property Appraiser. The Alachua County Attorney also reports to the Board.1.3. Contact InformationDarryl R KightProcurement Supervisor, CPPB, CPM Email: drkight@alachuacounty.usPhone: (352) 374-5202Department:Growth Management1.4. TimelineOpenGov Release Project Date::August 9, 20232nd Advertisement Date::August 16, 2023Question Submission Deadline:September 3, 2023, 12:01amQuestion Response Deadline:September 6, 2023, 6:30pmSolicitation Submission Deadline:September 13, 2023, 2:00pmSolicitation Opening – Teams Meeting:September 13, 2023, 2:00pm The scheduled solicitation opening will occur via Teams Meeting; the information to join is provided below. Attendance (live viewing) of the proposals opening is not required. Join Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTQyYzk5YzMtZDc4ZS00N2IxLTljMWUtMjAwNTQwN2NjNTNi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2290fc851d-766d-4d7b-a09c-bfbf1d2dac94%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22c82ab8e7-6ee1-4cd5-9191-4aa322a1828f%22%7dMeeting ID: 259 625 692 241 Passcode: yX9G3Q Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 469-998-7938,,366862554# United States, Dallas Phone Conference ID: 366 862 554# If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate, please contact the Alachua County ADA Coordinator at ADA@alachuacounty.us or Equal Opportunity Office at 352-374-5275 at least 7 business days prior to the event. If you are unable to notify the Office prior to the event, please inform an Alachua County employee that you need assistance. TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service).