SUBJECT
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Approve master consulting agreements with AECOM Technical Services Inc., Eisman & Russo, Inc., RS&H, Inc., and WSB LLC to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services. (No fiscal impact)
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DESCRIPTION
The Roads and Drainage Division requested Procurement to solicit proposals for the purpose of selecting experienced and qualified firms to provide CEI services for Polk County. These services provide the County with assistance ensuring projects are built according to plans and specifications.
Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-308, Roads & Drainage Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Professional Services was issued, and seven vendors submitted proposals. On June 3, 2025, the Board authorized staff to negotiate master consulting agreements with four of the firms that were elevated to interviews. These firms are as follows:
AECOM Technical Services Inc. Tampa, FL
Eisman & Russo, Inc. Bartow, FL
RS&H, Inc. Lakeland, FL
WSB LLC Jacksonville, FL
These agreements can be used when professional services are needed, and the cost of construction is estimated to be under $7.5 million. Assignment of projects between the firms will be on a rotational basis to ensure an equitable distribution of work among the consultants, except in instances where a consultant may be more highly qualified to perform the work.
The term of each agreement is for a five (5) year period.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board approve master consulting agreements with AECOM Technical Services Inc., Eisman & Russo, Inc., RS&H, Inc., and WSB LLC to provide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and available within each County Division’s budget that utilizes these services.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ken Brush
Procurement Contracts Manager
(863) 534-6727
kenbrush@polk-county.net