XPROF #2024-XPROF.fedaid-5 - Bridge Inspection and Evaluation Consultant Services

COUNTY OF KAUA’I BIDS AND PROPOSALS AND OTHER SOLICITATIONS (2024-XPROF.fedaid-5) The County of Kaua'i, acting by and through the Department of Public Works in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.) and Title 49, CFR, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation, hereby notifies all interested firms that it will affirmatively assure that disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex or national origin in consideration for an award. Estimated Procurement Schedule (subject to change) Publication Date: March 25, 2024 Proposals Due: (4 wks.) April 25. 2024 Evaluation: (3 wks.) May 16, 2024 Discussion* with Top 3: (1 wks.) May 23, 2024 Selection Notification: (3 wks.) June 13, 2024 Consultant Audit (if necessary): (1 Mo) July 12,

2024 Finalize Scope and Negotiations: (3 wks.) August 2, 2024 State and FHWA Approval of Fee: (2 wks.) August 16, 2024 Notice to Proceed: (2 wks.) August 30, 2024 * In accordance with the Brooks Act (U.S.C., Title 40, Chapter 11, Section 1103), written or verbal discussions will be conducted by the County after proposals are received. Discussions allow proposal clarification and solicitation of additional information by the selection committee. It is also an opportunity for the top three consultants to change/update their proposals. Estimated Design Schedule (subject to change) Notice to Proceed: August 30, 2024 Conduct Bridge Inspections (12 - 24 wks.) November 22, 2024 to Feb 14, 2025 Prepare Reports (8 – 12 wks.) April 11, 2025 to May 9, 2025 Final Reports Complete: (8 – 12 wks.) July 3, 2025 to August 1, 2025 Questions should be directed to the County of Kaua’i Division of Purchasing. Please see page 9 for more details. Consultants who are interested in providing the professional services listed herein shall transmit their response in accordance with the instructions provided in the Information Packet electronically to www.publicpurchase.com. The response shall be electronically transmitted either MS Word or PDF format. The email subject line shall include the following reference: 2024-XPROF.fedaid-5 Bridge Inspection and Appraisal (FHWA) FY 24 Deadline for submissions is 4:00 PM, April 25, 2024 H.S.T. MICHELLE LIZAMA Director of Finance Publicized: March 25, 2024, http://www.spo.hawaii.gov and http://www.kauai.gov