About this opportunity
AI summaryThe County of Volusia seeks a prime consultant to provide Resident Project Representative professional engineering services for corrections security upgrades. The project scope involves upgrading detention controls, replacing relays, integrating closed-circuit television systems with detention controls, deploying new internet protocol cameras and intercoms, and performing related architectural, structural, and electrical work. The prime consultant must be an electrical engineering firm licensed in the State of Florida with staff experienced in the design and construction of detention facilities. Applicants must submit proposals electronically through the County's OpenGov procurement portal by 3:00 pm on December 10, 2026. The deadline to submit questions is November 25, 2026. Evaluation criteria focus on responsiveness, responsibility, timely submission, and the respondent's ability to provide services that serve the County's best interest. Services are anticipated to require an 18 to 24 month commitment.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- County of Volusia
- Solicitation No.
- 26-SQ-56PW
Scope of work
- Oversee the CSSI Contractor from notice to proceed through final completion
- Administer the project and monitor compliance with grant conditions
- Maintain an on-site presence in the construction trailer for all construction activities
- Continuously inspect improvements for compliance with Engineer of Record construction documents
- Closely monitor the Contractor and Subcontractors in secure handling of media
- Commit to resident project representative services for an anticipated 18-24 month duration
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Conformance as responsive and responsible: documentation submitted timely and meets/exceeds RSQ requirements | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Prime consultant must be a State of Florida licensed electrical engineering firm
- Current professional license from the appropriate governing board to practice in the State of Florida
- Staff assigned as RPR must be experienced in design and construction of CSSI at correctional facilities
- Registered with the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org)
- Pass background screening and criminal history check prior to accessing County facilities
Documents to include with your response
- Copies of professional certification/licenses for Respondent and Subconsultant
- Florida Department of State Division of Corporations detail by entity name report
- Notarized disclosure statement regarding contingent fees
- Volusia Human Trafficking Attestation Form
- Truth-in-Negotiation Certification
- Proof of Insurance (or ACORD form) / Notice of Election to be Exempt
- Reference Form with examples of similar projects
Key dates
- Release Date
- November 6, 2026
- Questions due
- November 25, 2026, 11:59 pm
- Response deadline
- December 10, 2026, 3:00 pm
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via agency portal
- Instructions
- Responses must be submitted electronically to https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/volusia
Contract details
- Term
- Likely require an 18-24 month commitment of RPR services for the duration of the construction contract
- Place of performance
- Volusia County Correctional Facility (1354 Indian Lake Road) and Volusia County Branch Jail (1300 Red John Drive), Daytona Beach, Florida
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers Compensation with statutory limits and Employers Liability; Commercial General Liability; Professional Liability covering architectural/engineering services errors and omissions; Motor Vehicle Liability (Coverage Symbol 1 - Any Auto).
- Funding
- Exhibit A Grant Documents (grant provisions subject to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises requirements per County Code Sec. 2-269)