Professional Solid Waste Management Engineering Services

The purpose of this request for statement of qualifications (RSQ) is to select the most highly qualified firms to provide professional consulting services to provide solid waste engineering services. It is anticipated that multiple firms will be awarded a basic contract to provide the necessary services for a period of three (3) years exercisable at the option of the County. Two, one-year renewals may be allowable exercisable at the option of the County and as approved by Volusia County and mutually agreed upon.

The County of Volusia is seeking the services of professional consultants to provide solid waste engineering services.

Professional consultants are to provide engineering services to include, but not be limited to, the following: solid waste planning, facility/landfill design, construction management/administration and CQA/CA services. Conceptual studies, feasibility studies, preliminary assessments, cost estimates, and administration assistance. Firms must demonstrate qualification and specific experience in the following listed areas:

• Contamination Evaluation
• Solid Waste Landfill Design, Expansion, Permitting and Construction Management
• Closure Design, Permitting and Construction Management
• Development of Solid Waste Plans
• Design, Permitting and Construction Management to Retro-fit Existing Facilities
• Solid Waste Accounting Services
• Design, Permitting and Construction of Recycling Facilities
• Alternative Energy Facilities

Authorization for performance of services by the selected firm(s) under the basic contract shall be in the form of written task assignments signed by the firm, executed and issued by the County. Each project shall be negotiated at the time of the development of the scope of work. Each task assignment shall describe the services required, state the commencement and completion date of work and establish the amount and method of payment. The task assignment will be issued under, and incorporate the terms of the basic contract.

**Submission method:** Responses must be submitted electronically through OpenGov Procurement at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/volusia. Response must be received before **3:00 pm on Tuesday, December 1, 2026**. Responses received after this time will not be considered.

The County will appoint a committee consisting of County staff to evaluate the proposals and to make a recommendation to the County Council. Award will be made to the proposal(s), which presents the best value to the County based on the entire evaluation process and all the information gathered. The selection process shall be in accordance to CCNA process.

The successful Respondent shall be awarded an Agreement for an initial three (3) year term with the option for two (2) subsequent one (1) year renewals.

Any Proposal in response to this RSQ shall be valid through June 1, 2027.

Insurance requirements are set out in *Exhibit A - Insurance Requirements*, including Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, Auto Liability of $500,000 combined single limit, and Professional Liability of $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 aggregate.

Solicitation Opening Information (Non-Mandatory): December 1, 2026, 3:01pm, Microsoft Teams meeting.