REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES HOLT COUNTY, NEBRASKA

REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL

ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES Holt County, NEBRASKA

Holt County is seeking an engineering consultant(s) to provide professional services for a two-year period beginning Nov. 1, 2024. This contract may include projects that utilize county, state and/or federal funding or reimbursement.

If selected for a project, the selected consultant will meet with Holt County to develop a detailed work plan and cost estimate for the primary engineering and/or construction engineering services required. A conflict-of-interest disclosure form will be required on a project-by-project basis. Any questions concerning a real or potential conflict of interest should be submitted to Gary Connot. Contracts may be lump sum or cost-plus contracts.

Copies of all work product shall be submitted to Holt County. Consultant will not copyright any work product and work will remain property of Holt County.

Protocol

Proposals must be submitted at the Holt County Clerk’s office no later than 9 a.m., on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. No exceptions to this deadline will be given. Proposals will be opened at 11 a.m., on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at the Holt County Board of Supervisors meeting. Proposals must include the Nebraska Department of Transportation DR Form 498 and a current Drug-Fee Workplace Policy. Please provide three paper copies and one electronic copy (.pdf format) of your proposal in an envelope clearly marked on the exterior as containing “Proposal for Professional Engineering Services” to Holt County Clerk, 204 N 4th Street, O’Neill NE 68763.

Firms interested in submitting proposals should contact Gary Connot, Holt County Highway Superintendent at 402.336.3888 for any additional questions.

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be reviewed, evaluated and ranked by the Consultant Selection Committee. Price is not a selection criterion, and it is not to be included in the firm’s proposal. The selection criteria are as follows:

1. Professional Qualifications

2. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence in the type of work required.

3. Past Performance

4. Adequate Staff

5. Consultant Proximity to County

6. Familiarity with County, County Personnel, and County Procedures.

Published October 30, 2024 and November 6, 2024

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