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1 Request for Quote
Florida Department of Transportation
State Term Contract No. 80101507-23-STC-ITS
2
Overview
2.1
The Florida Department of Transportation (Department), is requesting resumes and hourly rate quotes for staff augmentation resources meeting the specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed below. The Department will select the candidate that provides the best overall value to the State, based on skill set and rate.
Term
: The contract term for this Staff Augmentation position is intended to be
8/1/2025 - 6/30/2026
, with possible renewal, based on excellence in work provided, need and budget availability.
NOTE
: "Term " does not mean the awarded contractor or resource are locked in for the full year - any contractor or resource may be terminated for cause, convenience, or funding during the contract term.
Candidate Submission
: FDOT is accepting one (1) candidate submission per vendor for this position.
Rate Increase
: Please do not impose a rate increase for any subsequent year of the contract as part of your bid response. This is a firm fixed price and will be increased only at the discretion of the Department, based on consultant job performance and availability of funds. Imposing additional increases will automatically disqualify the candidate submission from consideration.
Quote Evaluation
: Quotes will be evaluated based on the specifications identified in the scope of services and sub sections below. The eQuote will be awarded to the Contractor who presents a Candidate who demonstrates the best value to the Department based upon the response provided. The submission of additional work samples, or in person interview(s) may be requested at the discretion of the Department.
Face to Face Interviews
: t the hiring manager's discretion, interviews may be conducted via Microsoft Teams or in person.
Telecommuting
: Teleworking is not authorized for this position.
Work Hours Flexibility to work hours between 7:00 AM & 7:00 PM and/or Saturdays, either on a rotation or as part of a regular and on call work schedule.
This position will report to
: Burns Building 605 Suwannee Street Tallahassee, FL 32399
Conflict of Interest Statement
: To prevent any bias, unfair competitive advantage, conflict of interest, or the appearance of impropriety, Vendor employees must not have been directly or indirectly involved in the development of the Scope of Services or related solicitation documentation for which the Vendor is preparing a bid. If the Vendor employee worked in conjunction with the Department on the development of the solicitation document, the Vendor is disqualified from submitting a bid for this solicitation. The Vendor personnel assigned to other Department projects outside this Agreement, shall hold and maintain any confidential information that could benefit the Vendor on future solicitations in strictest confidence.
The Department will avoid Organizational Conflict of Interest through mitigation efforts in three categories:
. "
Unequal Access
" wherein an unfair competitive advantage surfaces when a Vendor obtains information not generally available to other competitors, and where such information would assist them in winning the contract over their competitors. B. "
Impaired Objectivity
" wherein a support Vendor is performing duties that involve assessing or evaluating itself or related entity. C. "
Biased Ground Rules
" wherein the Vendor is writing the SOW, performing systems engineering, or providing technical direction efforts.
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4. Scope of Services
The candidate selected for this position must be a highly motivated, self-starter, independent worker with high initiative, excellent communication skills, and demonstrated project coordination experience. The scope of work encompasses both analytical research and project management responsibilities, including assisting senior managers with documentation, reporting, and analysis while coordinating team assignments, tracking project milestones, and ensuring adherence to deadlines. The candidate will conduct research on innovative and/or advanced technology tools and technologies, evaluate their potential applications within FDOT operations, test solutions, and prepare findings and recommendations for management review. Key duties include writing and editing internal documentation, presentations, and workflows, serving as a liaison between project teams and stakeholders, and monitoring project progress to identify risks and propose solutions. The candidate will also write and edit internal documentation, presentations, and workflows while utilizing project management tools and methodologies to support efficient project execution. This position requires the ability to work both independently on research tasks and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive project success.
5 Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or another related field.
6 Experience
Experience in analyzing a situation to determine what tasks need to be completed. Experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Required. Experience in constructing workflow diagrams and flow charts. Highly desired. Experience working on agile project teams is highly desired. Experience assisting or managing small projects is highly desired. 7. Primary Job Duties/ Tasks
The activities this candidate will be tasked with include, but are not limited to the following:
Perform analyses on innovative tools and technologies Develop business cases Perform data validation and analysis Build reports and dashboards for analysis Participate in Peer Reviews of work product Revise and/or draft new methods and practices nalyze and document processes Solicit stakeholder input Must complete daily reporting activities Other duties as assigned 8. Job Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
The submitted candidate must be able to apply the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques associated with document management. bility to work as a self-starter with high initiative with very little guidance. bility to categorize work, set priorities, and determine short and/or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them. bility to plan, organize, coordinate, prioritize, and manage complex work assignments and project schedules. bility to research, identify, and implement innovative solutions. bility to establish and maintain effective working relationships. bility to work independently and as a team. bility to provide excellent customer service. bility to leverage critical thinking skills and conduct analysis in all aspects of work. Skilled in interpreting and communicating technical information both verbally and in writing (including notetaking). bility to work effectively with users to identify and document requirements. bility to identify and define stakeholder needs. bility to follow established processes and practices. bility to adhere to compliance standards. bility to ensure thorough and complete communication with all stakeholders and chain of command including immediate and appropriate follow through. 9. General Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
Self-Management:
Must have the initiative to derive the next steps of an assignment with little guidance. Communication
: Can clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team meetings, management presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others as well as taking comprehensive notes. Customer Service
: Works well with clients and customers (i.e., business office, public, or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem. Decision Making
: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions utilizing critical thinking skills and analysis. Flexibility
: is open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information. Can adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others. Interpersonal
: Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others. Leadership
: Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Can adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations. Problem Solving
: Able to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations accordingly. Team Building
: Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal. Quality Assurance
: Knowledge of the ideologies, techniques and tools for quality assurance and control. The ability to put the ideologies, techniques, and tools into practice.
Florida Department of Transportation
State Term Contract No. 80101507-23-STC-ITS
2
Overview
2.1
The Florida Department of Transportation (Department), is requesting resumes and hourly rate quotes for staff augmentation resources meeting the specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed below. The Department will select the candidate that provides the best overall value to the State, based on skill set and rate.
Term
: The contract term for this Staff Augmentation position is intended to be
8/1/2025 - 6/30/2026
, with possible renewal, based on excellence in work provided, need and budget availability.
NOTE
: "Term " does not mean the awarded contractor or resource are locked in for the full year - any contractor or resource may be terminated for cause, convenience, or funding during the contract term.
Candidate Submission
: FDOT is accepting one (1) candidate submission per vendor for this position.
Rate Increase
: Please do not impose a rate increase for any subsequent year of the contract as part of your bid response. This is a firm fixed price and will be increased only at the discretion of the Department, based on consultant job performance and availability of funds. Imposing additional increases will automatically disqualify the candidate submission from consideration.
Quote Evaluation
: Quotes will be evaluated based on the specifications identified in the scope of services and sub sections below. The eQuote will be awarded to the Contractor who presents a Candidate who demonstrates the best value to the Department based upon the response provided. The submission of additional work samples, or in person interview(s) may be requested at the discretion of the Department.
Face to Face Interviews
: t the hiring manager's discretion, interviews may be conducted via Microsoft Teams or in person.
Telecommuting
: Teleworking is not authorized for this position.
Work Hours Flexibility to work hours between 7:00 AM & 7:00 PM and/or Saturdays, either on a rotation or as part of a regular and on call work schedule.
This position will report to
: Burns Building 605 Suwannee Street Tallahassee, FL 32399
Conflict of Interest Statement
: To prevent any bias, unfair competitive advantage, conflict of interest, or the appearance of impropriety, Vendor employees must not have been directly or indirectly involved in the development of the Scope of Services or related solicitation documentation for which the Vendor is preparing a bid. If the Vendor employee worked in conjunction with the Department on the development of the solicitation document, the Vendor is disqualified from submitting a bid for this solicitation. The Vendor personnel assigned to other Department projects outside this Agreement, shall hold and maintain any confidential information that could benefit the Vendor on future solicitations in strictest confidence.
The Department will avoid Organizational Conflict of Interest through mitigation efforts in three categories:
. "
Unequal Access
" wherein an unfair competitive advantage surfaces when a Vendor obtains information not generally available to other competitors, and where such information would assist them in winning the contract over their competitors. B. "
Impaired Objectivity
" wherein a support Vendor is performing duties that involve assessing or evaluating itself or related entity. C. "
Biased Ground Rules
" wherein the Vendor is writing the SOW, performing systems engineering, or providing technical direction efforts.
Need help with MFMP
? Contact the MFMP Customer Service Desk at 866-352-3776 if you have any questions regarding application functionality.
4. Scope of Services
The candidate selected for this position must be a highly motivated, self-starter, independent worker with high initiative, excellent communication skills, and demonstrated project coordination experience. The scope of work encompasses both analytical research and project management responsibilities, including assisting senior managers with documentation, reporting, and analysis while coordinating team assignments, tracking project milestones, and ensuring adherence to deadlines. The candidate will conduct research on innovative and/or advanced technology tools and technologies, evaluate their potential applications within FDOT operations, test solutions, and prepare findings and recommendations for management review. Key duties include writing and editing internal documentation, presentations, and workflows, serving as a liaison between project teams and stakeholders, and monitoring project progress to identify risks and propose solutions. The candidate will also write and edit internal documentation, presentations, and workflows while utilizing project management tools and methodologies to support efficient project execution. This position requires the ability to work both independently on research tasks and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive project success.
5 Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or another related field.
6 Experience
Experience in analyzing a situation to determine what tasks need to be completed. Experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Required. Experience in constructing workflow diagrams and flow charts. Highly desired. Experience working on agile project teams is highly desired. Experience assisting or managing small projects is highly desired. 7. Primary Job Duties/ Tasks
The activities this candidate will be tasked with include, but are not limited to the following:
Perform analyses on innovative tools and technologies Develop business cases Perform data validation and analysis Build reports and dashboards for analysis Participate in Peer Reviews of work product Revise and/or draft new methods and practices nalyze and document processes Solicit stakeholder input Must complete daily reporting activities Other duties as assigned 8. Job Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
The submitted candidate must be able to apply the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques associated with document management. bility to work as a self-starter with high initiative with very little guidance. bility to categorize work, set priorities, and determine short and/or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them. bility to plan, organize, coordinate, prioritize, and manage complex work assignments and project schedules. bility to research, identify, and implement innovative solutions. bility to establish and maintain effective working relationships. bility to work independently and as a team. bility to provide excellent customer service. bility to leverage critical thinking skills and conduct analysis in all aspects of work. Skilled in interpreting and communicating technical information both verbally and in writing (including notetaking). bility to work effectively with users to identify and document requirements. bility to identify and define stakeholder needs. bility to follow established processes and practices. bility to adhere to compliance standards. bility to ensure thorough and complete communication with all stakeholders and chain of command including immediate and appropriate follow through. 9. General Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
Self-Management:
Must have the initiative to derive the next steps of an assignment with little guidance. Communication
: Can clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team meetings, management presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others as well as taking comprehensive notes. Customer Service
: Works well with clients and customers (i.e., business office, public, or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem. Decision Making
: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions utilizing critical thinking skills and analysis. Flexibility
: is open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information. Can adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others. Interpersonal
: Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others. Leadership
: Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Can adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations. Problem Solving
: Able to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations accordingly. Team Building
: Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal. Quality Assurance
: Knowledge of the ideologies, techniques and tools for quality assurance and control. The ability to put the ideologies, techniques, and tools into practice.