Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 11/6/2025
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director; Mark Acreman, Assistant County Engineer; Seth Peterson, Pre-Construction Manager
Submitted by: Jeanette Brown, Assistant Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering / Environmental Services for Park Improvements to Perdido Bay Park in Lillian, Alabama, for the Baldwin County Commission
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering / Environmental Services for the Park Improvements to Perdido Bay Park in Lillian, Alabama, and authorize the Purchasing Director to advertise the RFQ.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Highway Department is requesting that the Commission approve the attached solicitation for professional services for the engineering/environmental services for park improvements to Perdido Bay Park. The park improvements to Perdido Bay Park in Lillian, Alabama, project is to include ADA parking, sidewalks, pavilions, a new boardwalk, lighting, an overlook, and a viewing platform along the shoreline of Perdido Bay. This project will also address current erosion issues and prevent future degradation. Additionally, lighting enhancements will be incorporated into the project ensuring year-round safety and convenience for visitors.
This project will be funded by the Gulf of Mexico Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA). Staff requests that the Commission approve the RFQ and authorize the Purchasing Director to advertise.
Previous Commission action/date: 06/03/2025 meeting: Adopted Resolution #2025-140 and authorized submittal of application to Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for Alabama Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) funds for improvements to Perdido Bay Park in Lillian, Alabama.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: 11/06/2025
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Mail RFQ
Additional instructions/notes: N/A