Agenda 12/13/2022 Item #16A30 (Final Engineering, Design and Permitting for the Comprehensive Watershed Improvements Project)12/13/2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve the selection committee’s ranking of Request for Professional Services (“RPS”)
No. 22-8001, “Comprehensive Watershed Improvement Project,” and authorize staff to begin contract
negotiations with the top-ranked firm, Atkins North America, Inc., so that staff can bring a proposed
agreement back for the Board’s consideration at a future meeting.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain professional engineering services for the Final Engineering, Design, and Permitting for
the Comprehensive Watershed Improvements Project.
CONSIDERATIONS: Collier County’s Comprehensive Watershed Improvement Plan utilized ten major studies
and reports developed by various local, state and regulatory agencies over the past 15 years to reduce freshwater
flows into Naples Bay, restore fresh water flows into Rookery Bay, improve water quality and re -hydrate
approximately 10,000 acres of the Picayune Strand State Forest/South Belle Meade area by linking hydrologic and
ecological restoration projects that will function on a regional basis. This project will allow the County to manage
its natural resources in a more holistic and comprehensive manner.
On June 13, 2022, the Procurement Services Division posted RPS No. 22 -8001, the Comprehensive Watershed
Improvement Project. The County received three proposals by the July 13, 2022, submission deadline. Staff found
all three firms to be responsive and responsible.
A selection committee met and scored each of the proposals on August 18, 2022. Due to a committee m ember’s
inconsistent evaluation, the County dismissed the original committee and assembled a new committee to evaluate
the proposals. The new selection committee met on October 25, 2022, scored the proposals, and shortlisted all three
firms to provide presentations. On November 17, 2022, the selection committee convened for presentations and to
reach a recommended final ranking. Taylor Engineering, Inc. stated it would not conduct a presentation and
withdrew its proposal from consideration. The selection committee ranked the firms as follows:
Firm Ranking
Atkins North America, Inc. 1
South Florida Engineering and Consulting, LLC 2
Taylor Engineering, Inc. Not Ranked
Staff is recommending that the Board approve the selection committee’s ranking and authorize staff to begin
contract negotiations with the top-ranked firm, Atkins North America, Inc. (“Atkins”). Atkins is a qualified design
consultant that has worked with Collier County on numerous environmental projects over the last 15 years, most
recently leading the design for the Upper Gordon River Weir Replacement project.
In the event an agreement cannot be reached with Atkins, staff will continue negotiating with the second ranked
firm, until a proposed agreement can be brought back for the Board’s consideration at a future meeting. If an
agreement cannot be reached with the second ranked firm, staff will need to resolicit these services in an effort to
obtain other interested consultants.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact at this time. Once negotiations are completed and approved,
funding will be available through RESTORE a US Department of Treasury Direct Component (Pot 3) Grant.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There are no growth management impacts as a result of this project.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality, and requires majority vote for
Board approval.-SRT.
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RECOMMENDATION: To approve the selection committee’s ranking for RPS No. 22-8001, “Comprehensive
Watershed Improvements Project,” authorize staff to begin contract negotiations with the top-ranked firm, Atkins
North America, Inc., and in the event that contract negotiations are not successful with that firm, to authorize staff
to continue negotiating with the second ranked firm, so that a proposed agreement can be brought to the Board for
consideration at a future meeting.
Prepared by: Gary McAlpin, Principal Project Manager, Licensed
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. 22-8001 Solicitation (PDF)
2. 22-8001 Final Ranking (PDF)
3. 22-8001 NORA (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.A.30
Doc ID: 24075
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the selection committee’s ranking of Request for Professional
Services (“RPS”) No. 22-8001, “Comprehensive Watershed Improvement Project,” and authorize staff to begin
contract negotiations with the top-ranked firm, Atkins North America, Inc., so that staff can bring a proposed
agreement back for the Board’s consideration at a future meeting.
Meeting Date: 12/13/2022
Prepared by:
Title: Management/Budget Analyst – Growth Management Operations Support
Name: Tara Castillo
12/05/2022 11:59 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Operations Support – Growth Management Department
Name: Gene Shue
12/05/2022 11:59 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Procurement Services Ana Reynoso Level 1 Purchasing Gatekeeper Completed 12/05/2022 12:16 PM
Growth Management Operations Support Brandy Otero Additional Reviewer Completed
12/05/2022 12:22 PM
Growth Management Department Gene Shue Additional Reviewer Completed 12/05/2022 12:25 PM
Growth Management Department Jeanne Marcella Transportation Management Services Department Completed
12/05/2022 12:57 PM
Procurement Services Sandra Herrera Additional Reviewer Completed 12/05/2022 1:06 PM
Grants Erica Robinson Level 2 Grants Review Completed 12/05/2022 1:08 PM
Growth Management Department Trinity Scott Transportation Completed 12/05/2022 1:25 PM
County Attorney's Office Scott Teach Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 12/05/2022 2:44 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 12/05/2022 2:48 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 12/05/2022 2:56 PM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 12/05/2022 3:03 PM
Office of Management and Budget Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 12/05/2022 3:05 PM
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 12/06/2022 11:45 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 12/13/2022 9:00 AM
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GRANT FUNDED REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (RPS)
In accordance with Florida Statute 287.055
Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act
FOR
COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
RPS NO.: 22-8001
KRISTOFER LOPEZ, PROCUREMENT STRATEGIST
PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION
3295 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST, BLDG C-2
NAPLES, FLORIDA 34112
TELEPHONE: (239) 252-8375
Kristofer.lopez@colliercountyfl.gov (Email)
This proposal solicitation document is prepared in a Microsoft Word format (rev 8/16/17). Any
alterations to this document made by the Consultant may be grounds for rejection of proposal,
cancellation of any subsequent award, or any other legal remedies available to the Collier County
Government.
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SOLICITATION PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES (RPS) NUMBER:
22-8001
PROJECT TITLE: Comprehensive Watershed Improvement Project
PRE -PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: Friday June 24th, 2022 at 9:00am
LOCATION: Procurement Services Division, Conference Room A, 3295 Tamiami Trail East,
Bldg. C -2, Naples, FL 34112
RPS OPENING DAY/DATE/TIME : July 13, 2022,at 3:00pm
PLACE OF RPS OPENING: Procurement Services Division
3295 Tamiami Trail East, Bldg. C -2
Naples, FL 34112
All proposals shall be submitted online via the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System:
https://www.bidsync.com/bidsync-cas/
INTRODUCTION
As requested by the Transportation Management Division (hereinafter, the “Division” the Collier County Board of County
Commissioners Procurement Services Division (hereinafter, “County”) has issued this Request for Professional Services (hereinafter,
“RPS”) with the intent of obtaining proposals from interested and qualified Consultants in accordance with the terms, conditions and
specifications stated or attached. The Consultant, at a minimum, must achieve the requirements of the Specifications or Scope of
Work stated.
BACKGROUND
The Collier County/ Rookery Bay Comprehensive Watershed Improvement Plan Final Design and Permitting Phase integrates a
series of linked surface water management projects on approximately 10,000 acres of eastern Collier County. The objective of the
project is restoring the hydrology and ecology of both Naples Bay and Rookery Bay, as well as the hydrologic restoration of the
southern Belle Meade area of the Picayune Strand State Forest (PSSF).
This project will divert water from entering Naples Bay, which is overly impacted by a freshwater surplus during wet season, by
creating a flow-way from the Golden Gate Canal structure through the PSSF to Rookery Bay, which has a freshwater deficit.
Approximately 70% of Collier County’s 2,300 sq. miles has been altered since the 1950’s in order to accommodate coastal
development.
In addition to shoreline modifications, extensive canal construction for urban and agricultural drainage has changed the timing and
quantity of freshwater inflows to coastal waters. These changes have dramatically affected water quality and quantity of many County
estuaries. Prior to intense development, rainfall either infiltrated into the surficial aquifer or flowed through extensive wetlands into
the coastal waters of the County. The final design and permitting of this project are the first step in rehydrating and restoring at least
a portion of the historical flows within the region helping to reestablish historical wetlands and hydroperiods to some degree.
TERM OF CONTRACT
County reserves the right to modify this scope during negotiations for budgetary reasons.
The contract term, if an award is made , will commence on the date of the Notice to Proceed, and end upon acceptance and approval
of final payment.
Prices shall remain firm for the term of the awarded contract.
Surcharges will not be accepted in conjunction with this award, and such charges should be incorporated into the pricing structure.
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DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK
The purpose and intent of this solicitation is to develop the final design and obtain construction permitting from required regulatory
agencies.
A. This portion of the project will focus on and address the following tasks:
1. Update the local scale MIKE SHE/MIKE11 models utilizing newly available data surveys and topographic LiDAR data to
support the permit applications.
2. Prepare construction designs utilizing conceptual designs (if appropriate) with reviews at the 30%, 60%, 90% and 100%
designs, Develop an Opinion of Costs at each level of design.
3. Perform stakeholder coordination/communication during the design phases along with executing flowway easements,
private property owner coordination and execution of the TDR program.
4. Conduct development and public meetings as appropriate.
5. Resubmit existing Conceptual ERP permits applications after answering RAI questions, Address additional SFWMD
questions and secure conceptual ERP permit.
6. Complete project development including detailed designs, develop a Construction ERP permit application and submit,
address RAI questions, and obtain a SFWMD construction permit for this project.
7. Submit and obtain a State of Florida 404 construction permit including permit application, RAI questions, FWS, FWC and
other required regulatory agency approvals required to obtain a construction 404 permit.
8. Obtain FDOT drainage connection and ROW permits.
9. Develop and coordinate the operations and maintenance plans for this program.
10. Develop a construction sequencing and master project schedule.
11. Prepare construction designs utilizing conceptual designs (if appropriate) with reviews at the 30%, 60%, 90% and 100%
designs, Develop an Opinion of Costs at each level of design.
12. Assist through the construction period with shop drawing review and approval, submittal review, plan clarification or
inconsequential field changes to plans, application for payment review and approval, and other tasks that will need input
from the Engineer-of-Record. Record drawings will be required as well.
13. Engineering and Design for the entire project will be included for both phases in the Phase I scope to satisfy FWC requirement
that only 100% designs will be reviewed in the conceptual permit application.
14. Value engineering for cost reduction opportunities during the design should be incorporated during the design process.
B. Revised Conceptual Scope
It is the County’s intent to phase the project into two separate phases and execute one negotiated agreement. The design may be based on
the previous conceptual design developed by Taylor Engineering (Attachment_1) with the following changes and modifications:
1. Preliminary Design and Permitting
a. Phase 1 will allow water to be pumped from the Golden Gate Canal via a new pump station (#1) through a new north flowway
south to the I-75 Canal. A portion of the new north flowway (approximately 60%) has been designed and permitted by Davidson
Engineering and will be constructed/funded as part of the Sports Park Program. The balance of this flowway will be constructed
as part of this project. Analysis of the installed sports park northern flowway is required to determine the potential for use and
modifications required for use on this project.
b. A new floodgate will be installed to control flow direction to either Henderson Creek or the Restore Rehydration area.
Rehydration water will flow under I-75 via existing culverts to the south I-75 canal to the second pump station. Pump Station
#2 will then pump water to and through a distribution header for hydration of the state forest.
c. The flow rate and maximum design rate of the system will not exceed 100cfs.
d. Pumping volume for Phase 1 initially will not exceed 50cfs with the rate managed to complete hydration before entering the
private property at the bottom of the Primary flowway. This will allow for a period of calibration and control of the Variable
Frequency pumps (VFP). A second 50cfs VFP will be added in the future when calibration is completed making the capacity of
Phase 1, 100cfs.
e. The intake system from Collier Creek will be manual without any automatic grate cleaning system. The bar grates will be raked
clean by hand.
f. Both pump stations will be, as much as possible designed exactly the same with the lower design rates of 50cfs for phase 1 and
100cfs for phase 2. Both Pump stations will be located outside without a building. A portable generator will be provided at each
station for emergency use.
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g. Approximately 60% of the northern flowway will have been constructed by the sports park contractor prior to the start of this
project. Our flowway design will match the existing design that has been engineered and permitted by Davison Engineering. Our
scope will include a northern tie-in to the first pump station and a tie-in in the south to the north I-75 canal.
h. Several locations in the north and south I-75 Canals need cleaning as marked on the existing drawings. The existing box culverts
under I-75 are sufficient for our flowway design needs. Road access and power will be required for pump station 2 as per the
existing design.
i. Earthwork activities will be reduced based on the lower design rate of the system (from 200cfs to 100cfs). Fill for the f lowway
will be utilized as fill for the access roads throughout the project. Clearing and grubbing in the construction footprint will also
be used for forestry requirement of exotic removal in work areas.
j. Pump Station 2 will then pump water to and through a distribution header for hydration of the state forest. This portion of the
project will be reduced in scope to 100cfs flow rate or less. This applies to the earthwork as well as the distribution headers.
k. SCADA communications will be included at 2 monitoring stations to both VFP only.
l. Phase I will also include working with the landowner in the Primary and Secondary flowway to secure ea sements to flow water
across their property as well as working with Forestry to resolve exotic removals and maintenance needs. An allowance will be
provided to assist in working with property owners to execute a flowway easement in exchange for TDR credits. An allowance
will be provided to assist with Forestry’s exotic removal requirements is also required.
m. A maximum design and flow rate of 100cfs. An allowance for 15 property owners that will not allow Collier County to flow
water across their property as per the diking method detailed in the Taylor “Sanders Property Plan View 10”.
C. Post Design
Contractor Bidding Phase:
a. Assist in preparing addenda, as required, to interpret, clarify, or expand Bidding Documents.
b. Construction cost estimate and schedule to account for current and future market conditions.
c. Consult with and advise the County as to the acceptability of the contractor and subcontractors, suppliers and other
organizations proposed by the Prime Contractor for those portions of the work as to which such acceptability is required
by the Bidding Documents.
d. Consult with the County concerning, and determine the acceptability of, substitute material and equipment proposed by the
Contractor when substitution prior to the award of contracts is allowed by the Bidding Documents.
e. Attend a pre-bid/quote conference.
f. Attend the bid opening, review bids, qualifications.
g. Provide a recommendation letter of award with a “Reference Log” showing date, time, and comments of all contacted
references provided by the prospective contractor.
D. Public Involvement
The Consultant and their subconsultant(s), if any, shall complete all required public involvement services throughout the design and
construction phases. Work under this item is to include, but not be limited to, the following:
a. Prepare a comprehensive mailing list for all property and business owners who will be affected by the construction with
limits as shown on the most current set of construction documents. Mail notices through the project duration, as directed by
the Project Manager.
b. Prepare informational newsletter(s) which describes the project and addresses frequently asked questions. This task may
require coordination with the County public relations officers. All notifications and materials for distribution must be
approved by the project manager.
c. Press releases as necessary for notification to the public.
d. Contact businesses individually, including other contractors in the project area, either personally or by phone, as necessary
to inform those businesses closely affected by the construction activities.
e. Respond to public concerns in coordination with the project manager. This includes, phone calls, e-mails, site visits,
meetings, and special reports. All messages left by residents should be answer within the next 24 hours.
f. Attend construction progress meetings, as needed, for the duration of the design and construction.
g. Secure site and develop meeting materials for Neighborhood Information Meetings. Assist the project manager to set-up of
the room and materials for neighborhood meetings.
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h. Create web page for project and update it weekly. The updates should include details of the construction and any notification
that has been distributed door-to-door or mailed out.
i. Monitor and manage e-mail account already established by the County. This task requires coordination with County IT and
fingerprinting.
j. The PIO is expected to monitor the e-mail and phone Monday through Friday from 7:00 am through 7:00 pm and Saturdays
from 8:00 am through 12:00 pm .
E. Warranty Services
The EOR and his team will provide warranty services for one (1) year after the final completion of the project construction.
Work under this item is to include, but not be limited to, the following:
a. Post Construction walk thru: Generate a list of warranty issues and coordinate with the contractor.
b. Review the post construction video and pictures provided by the contractor.
c. Keep a log of all warranty issues.
d. One (1) Year Warranty walk thru with the Contractor and County Staff.
CEI services will occur under a separate contract.
RESPONSE FORMAT AND SCORING CRITERIA FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SHORTLIST:
Proposals must be assembled, at minimum, in the order of the Evaluation Criteria listed or your proposal
may be deemed non-responsive
Evaluation Criteria Maximum Points
1. Ability of Professional Personnel 2 5 Points
2. Past Performance 25 Points
3. Project Approach, Willingness to Meet Time and Budget Requirements 2 5 Points
4. Recent, Current, and Projected Workloads of the Firm 2 5 Points
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 100 Points
For complete explanation of each evaluation criteria, please see the file titled “RPS Instructions” included with this
advertisement.
VENDOR CHECKLIST
***Vendor should check off each of the following items as the necessary action is completed (please see, Vendor Check List)***
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Selection CommitteeFinal RankingRPS #: 22-8001Title: Comprehensive Watershed Improvement ProjectName of FirmChristopher JohnsonMark Zordan Daniel Roman Liz Gosselin TotalSelection CommitteeFinal Rank Atkins North America, Inc11215 1.0000South Florida Engineering and Consulting, LLC22127 2.0000Procurement Professional Kristofer LopezDate 11/17/2022Page 1 of 116.A.30.bPacket Pg. 1136Attachment: 22-8001 Final Ranking (24075 : RPS No. 22-8001, “Comprehensive Watershed Improvement
Notice of Recommended Award
Solicitation: 22-8001 Title: Comprehensive Watershed Improvement Project
Due Date and Time: July 13, 2022 at 3:00 pm
Respondents:
Company Name City County State Final Ranking Responsive/Responsible
Atkins North America, Inc. Fort Myers Lee FL 1 YES/YES
South Florida Engineering
and Consulting LLC
Lake Worth
Beach
Palm Beach FL 2 YES/YES
Taylor Engineering, Inc Jacksonville Duval FL Not Ranked YES/YES
Utilized Local Vendor Preference: Yes No
Recommended Vendor(s) For Award:
On June 13th, 2022, the Procurement Services Division released notices for Request for Professional Services
(RPS) 22-8001 Comprehensive Watershed Improvement Project. Twenty-nine thousand four hundred and
seventy-five (29,475) vendors were notified, eighty-four (84) vendors viewed the RPS information, and three
(3) proposals were received the due date of July 13, 2022.
The selection committee convened on August 18th, 2022 as described in step 1 of the solicitation documents
and scored each of the proposals. Following the Selection Committee meeting, a decision was made to dismiss
the Committee and assemble a new Committee to reevaluate the proposals due to a Committee Members
inconsistent evaluation.
The new Selection Committee convened on October 25, 2022 as described in step 1 of the solicitation
documents, the committee scored each of the proposals and shortlisted the following top three (3) firms to
move to step 2 in the order listed below:
Atkins North America, Inc.
South Florida Engineering and Consulting LLC.
Taylor Engineering, Inc.
On November 17, 2022 the Selection Committee reconvened for step 2, presentations, and final ranking.
Taylor Engineering, Inc. stated they would not conduct a presentation and removed themselves from
consideration. The firms were ranked as follows:
Atkins North America Inc., ranked as 1
South Florida Engineering and Consulting LLC, ranked as 2
Staff is recommending negotiations with the top ranked firm, Atkins North America Inc.
Contract Driven Purchase Order Driven
DocuSign Envelope ID: 24D74D21-B4E1-4E78-8B91-1A866A4A5E18
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Required Signatures
Project Manager:
Procurement Strategist:
Procurement Services Director:
__________________________________ _________________
Sandra Herrera Date
DocuSign Envelope ID: 24D74D21-B4E1-4E78-8B91-1A866A4A5E18
11/23/2022
11/23/2022
11/25/2022
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