Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: October 14, 2026
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
FROM: Carrie Mathes, FNIGP, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., Manager II, Procurement Division
CONTACT: Michael J. Drozeck, P. E., CFM, Manager, Stormwater Management Division
PHONE: 407-836-7945
SUBJECT: Selection of Consultants, Request for Proposals Y26-810-JF Engineering Design Services for Long Lake and Verona Park - CDBG-DR Infrastructure and Mitigation Projects
RECOMMENDATION:
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Selection of two firms and an alternate to provide Engineering Design Services for Long Lake and Verona Park - CDBG-DR Infrastructure and Mitigation Projects, Request for Proposals Y26-810-JF, from the following firms listed alphabetically:
• Drummond Carpenter, PLLC
• Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
• Halff Associates, Inc.
Request Board authorization for the Procurement Division to negotiate and execute a contract within the not-to-exceed budget amount of $1,486,702 for Engineering Design Services for Long Lake. Further request Board authorization for the Procurement Division to negotiate and execute a contract within the not-to-exceed budget amount of $390,455.30 for Engineering Design Services for Verona Park.
Further request Board authorization for the Procurement Division to formally terminate negotiations with the top ranked firm, if we are unable to come to a favorable negotiated agreement, and commence negotiations with the next ranked alternate, until a successful negotiation is reached. ([Public Works Department Stormwater Management Division] Procurement Division)
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PROCUREMENT:
This project consists of developing recommendations for the design and construction of the Long Lake Pump Station located in District 2 and the Verona Park Subdivision and Pump Station located in District 3.
The Long Lake and Verona Park projects are essential to reducing flood risks and improving the reliability of the County’s stormwater infrastructure. Long Lake has aging pumps, electrical equipment, and a leaking force main that require rehabilitation to ensure reliable operation during major storms. Verona Park has an underperforming pump station, inadequate neighborhood drainage, and downstream canal erosion issues. These improvements will restore pumping capacity, improve drainage, reduce flooding, and strengthen protection for surrounding communities.
FUNDING:
Funding is available in account numbers 5920-068-8717-59C - CDBG DR Ian PW Long Lake Pump Station Improvement, and 5920-068-8735-59V - CDBG DR Ian OC PW Verona Park Pump Station.
DISCUSSION:
Three proposals were received in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP). The Procurement Committee evaluated the proposals in accordance with the criteria set forth in this RFP.
The proposal was evaluated by the Procurement Committee on September 30, 2026. Commissioner Michael Crabb was assigned to the Procurement Committee.
The procurement committee’s scores are attached.