HomeMy WebLinkAboutAddendum #1 RFQ 22-06-01 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT SERVICES1
ADDENDUM # 1
DATE: THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2022
TO: ALL PLANHOLDERS
FROM: GENESIS CUEVAS, PURCHASING MANAGER
RFP NO.: RFQ 22-06-01 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT SERVICES
Please attach this addendum to the documents in your possession and include the Acknowledgement
of Addenda form with your response incorporated with the Request for Qualifications.
Q1. Please clarify which of the six required sections for RFQ NO 22-06-01 for landscape architecture
services count towards the 15 page limit defined in section 5.1. Are resumes, licenses and forms
included?
A1. The 15 page limit will be applied towards each evaluation criteria identified in Section 4-
Evaluation Criteria. No more than 15 pages each to address each criteria referenced in Section
4. Resumes, licenses and forms are not included towards the 15 page limit.
Q2. Can you also clarify which form is the cover page form referred to on page 22 of the RFP?
A2. Provide the RFP # and title, the Firm’s name; the name, address, telephone number and
email of the contact person; and the date of the proposal, in addition to ensuring the Bid Form
1 is included as well. The cover page should also include, briefly stating the proposers’
understanding of the work to be done, the commitment to perform the work within the
required time period, a statement why the Firm believes they are the best qualified to perform
the work.
Q3. Page 18 indicates submittals shall be no more than 15 pages, Is that 15 pages single-sided or double-
sided? Would the City consider increasing the 15-page limit in order for a thoughtful response?
A3. Please refer to answer # 1 above.
Q4. Page 19 shows that 2.5 points are allotted for MBE, can subconsultants fill this role?
A4. In accordance with Florida Statute 287.055, Acquisition of professional architectural,
engineering, landscape architectural, or surveying and mapping services; definitions;
procedures; contingent fees prohibited; penalties; Section 2. (b): In determining whether
a firm is qualified, the agency shall consider such factors as the ability of
professional personnel; whether a firm is a certified minority business enterprise;
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If your firm is a certified minority business enterprise as defined by the Florida
Small and Minority Business Assistance Act of 1985, include your certification.
Q5. Page 9 indicated the prime must have licensed architects on staff, but page 10 indicates the prime
firm must be a registered Landscape Architect, please confirm.
A5. The proposing firm must state an affirmative statement and submission of evidence must
be included with the Firm’s response indicating that the Firm’s assigned key professional staff
possess all licenses and certifications required for the proposed discipline.
Q6. As currently worded, we believe that the indemnity provision section 1.26 on page 5 of the proposal
is not in compliance with FL Statute 725.08 and is unenforceable. Please consider rewording same to
conform with the statute. Suggested language per FL Statutes 725.08: “The design professional shall
indemnify and hold harmless the agency, and its officers and employees, from liabilities, damages, losses,
and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees, to the extent caused by the negligence,
recklessness, or intentionally wrongful conduct of the design professional and other persons employed or
utilized by the design professional in the performance of the contract.”
A6. The Proposer must provide and state any and all exceptions to this RFQ, specifications, the
Terms and Conditions as stated on page 25 of the RFQ.
Q7. “As currently worded, we believe that the indemnity provision section 1.35 on page 7 of the proposal
is not in compliance with FL Statute 725.08 and is unenforceable. Please consider rewording same to
conform with the statute. Suggested language per FL Statutes 725.08: “The design professional shall
indemnify and hold harmless the agency, and its officers and employees, from liabilities, damages, losses,
and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys' fees, to the extent caused by the negligence,
recklessness, or intentionally wrongful conduct of the design professional and other persons employed or
utilized by the design professional in the performance of the contract.”
A7. The Proposer must provide and state any and all exceptions to this RFQ, specifications, the
Terms and Conditions as stated on page 25 of the RFQ.