SLED Subcontracting
Engagement example · Pre-award · Under NDA

A prime's pre-bid brief for RFQ 2026-WP-15.

Miami Dade College, Professional Engineering Services. Two pools, six disciplines, one hard deadline.

Miami Dade College
Awarding body Miami Dade College
Jurisdiction Florida
Status Responding under NDA
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Solicitation
RFQ 2026-WP-15Qualifications-based
Codes
NAICS 541330NIGP 90735 · 90700
Structure
Two on-call poolsSix disciplines
Techtiz role
Back-officeWhite-label, under NDA
Schedule of events

One hard deadline, no cure.

Electronic upload only. A late or incomplete submission is nonresponsive, with no exceptions.

  1. RFQ issued

    Solicitation 2026-WP-15 released

  2. Questions due

    Before 4:00 PM EST, to William Planas at wplanas@mdc.edu only

  3. Proposals due, 3:00 PM EST

    Electronic upload only. Late or incomplete is nonresponsive

  4. Board approval

    Board of Trustees expected to approve selections

  5. Contract commences

    Initial term through Jun 30, 2027, plus two 1-year options

  6. Irrevocable

    Proposals stay firm for 90 days after opening

Procurement structure

Two pools. One prequalified bench.

The defining feature of this RFQ. Work is assigned project by project, non-exclusive, with no guaranteed minimum. Pool placement turns on construction-cost thresholds and small-business certification.

Shelter Market

Small Local Business Enterprises

Reserved for firms certified as small local business with a principal place of business in Miami-Dade County, under SLBE Policy VI-4. First right of refusal on smaller projects.

$1.0Mreserved construction cost
Scoring, out of 100 · tap a row
Staff & Experience65

Depth of licensed staff and directly relevant project experience. The largest single block of the score.

Past Performance20

Track record on comparable public and educational facilities.

Legal Disputes15

Notarized disclosure of construction claims over the last 10 years. An unsigned response scores zero.

Cover sheet 2026-WP-15-A
Open Market

All qualifying firms

Open to any State of Florida licensed engineering firm meeting the qualifications bar. Construction-cost cap CPI-adjusted under Section 287.55, Florida Statutes.

$7.5Mconstruction cost cap
Scoring, out of 100 · tap a row
Experience50

Relevant engineering experience across the six disciplines in scope.

MDC Past Performance15

Prior work delivered for Miami Dade College, where it exists.

Legal Disputes15

Notarized disclosure of construction claims over the last 10 years.

Location10

Local presence and proximity to the campuses served.

SLBE participation10

Use of certified small local business subconsultants on the team.

Cover sheet 2026-WP-15-B
A firm that meets the criteria can submit for both pools, using cover sheet 2026-WP-15-A and 2026-WP-15-B. Placement in one pool does not guarantee any work.
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Section 5.7 · Technology & AI
The College asks how each firm uses AI and technology to improve efficiency and service delivery.

A generic answer that names off-the-shelf software scores nothing. A specific, project-relevant answer is what separates a shortlisted firm from a filed one. This is the single clearest reason a prime wants a technology Subcontracting.

This is the part Techtiz writes and tools, mapped to your real delivery, not a list of product names.
Task allocation

What can be supported remotely, and what cannot.

The legal line that defines a compliant Subcontracting model.

Florida Statute 471.023. Engineering services in Florida must be performed by, or under the responsible charge of, a Florida-licensed PE. Sealed engineering cannot be performed offshore. This is a statutory line, not a contract term.

Remote technology Subcontracting
Under NDA, under PE charge

Proposal writing and document preparation

SF 330 draft support and formatting

BIM and CAD drafting under direct Florida PE supervision

Permit application drafts and document compilation

LEED documentation under LEED AP oversight

Market research and competitive intelligence

Quality review and compliance checklists for non-engineering deliverables

This column is where Techtiz slots in, under your PE's responsible charge.
US prime only
Sealed, signed, agency-facing

Sealed engineering drawings, calculations, and specifications

Final SF 330 execution

Permit submission

All notarized forms and legal disclosures

All client communication with the College under the Cone of Silence

Where bids fail

Legal Disputes, un-notarized Section 5.10

The rule

Worth 15 points and must be notarized. Covers construction claims between applicant and owner over the last 10 years.

If you miss it

An un-notarized response scores an automatic zero.

How scoring works

Qualifications first. Price comes later.

Price is not scored at the proposal stage. Fee is negotiated after selection under Section 7.1.

Committee method

1

Each criterion is scored 0 to 5, then multiplied by the criterion weight to reach the 100-point total.

2

A score of 0 requires consensus of the whole committee, which protects a strong firm from a single hostile evaluator.

3

The committee may use personal knowledge of a firm's past performance, not only what is written.

Interview stage, out of 100

Program Understanding40
Approach and Method40
Unique Qualifications20

Shortlisted firms are interviewed. The interview is scored separately from the written qualifications.

Scope

Six engineering disciplines, mapped to the SOW.

01 · STRUCTURAL
Structural

Construction documents, code-compliance review, and structural design for campus facilities.

02 · MEP
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing

MEP and fire-protection design across renovation and new-construction scopes.

03 · LOW VOLTAGE
Low Voltage & Systems

Fire alarm, building controls, and low-voltage systems engineering.

04 · CIVIL
Civil

Site, utilities, and civil works for campus infrastructure projects.

05 · ENVIRONMENTAL
Environmental

Environmental review and permitting support for State, Federal, and local approvals.

06 · SURVEYING
Surveying

Land and as-built surveying to support design and construction documents.

Engagement value

Three ways the first year could land.

Non-exclusive, on-call work. These are planning scenarios, not a guaranteed award.

Low
$650-800k

3 to 4 small projects.

High
$1.3-1.6M

8 to 10 projects, including LEED work.

Total estimated annual engagement near $1,100,250 in the mid case. The Project Manager billing rate is the single variable that most affects the negotiated fee.
Federal exposure

Federally funded projects pull in federal provisions.

At least some projects are federally funded, which activates the following on those task orders.
Davis-Bacon prevailing wage

Construction over $2,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

EEO obligations on covered work

Byrd Anti-Lobbying

Certification required

SAM debarment checks

Active registration and screening

Contract Work Hours & Safety

Construction over $100,000

Domestic material preference

2 CFR 200.322

Clean Air and Water Act

Projects over $150,000

What Techtiz delivered

The full package, behind the prime's brand.

Under teaming letter and NDA, we drafted and assembled the response. The prime reviewed, signed, notarized, and uploaded. The agency saw the prime, the prime saw one accountable contact.

Federal Standard Form 330, firm profile, and four to six tailored project references with demonstrated educational and public-facility experience, structured to the committee's 100-point scoring.

SF330Project referencesPersonnel table

Both cover sheets, Public Entity Crime form, Principal Place of Business affidavit, Past Performance Questionnaire, coercion affidavit, and federal grant provisions, prepared for signature and notarization.

Cover sheets A / BNotary-readyCompliance matrix

Folder structure, format checks, a notarization checklist, and a step-by-step electronic-portal upload runbook timed to the hard 3:00 PM EST deadline.

Upload runbookFormat checksDeadline control
NDA Prime name, engagement value, and submission documents under NDA. We never contacted the College.

Insurance bar. CGL $1M per occurrence and $1M aggregate, Auto $1M CSL, Workers Comp, Professional Liability claims-made acceptable. Carrier A.M. Best A minimum. MDC named as Additional Insured, with 30-day cancellation notice.

Capture manager or BD lead at a U.S. prime?

Have an active SLED pursuit? We can build the package.

Send the solicitation and we will scope the back-office work. A US partner manager replies within one business day, under a mutual NDA, never agency-facing.

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Frequently asked questions

Pre-bid brief & confidentiality

Quick answers about how to use this engagement example and what detail is available under NDA.

Why is the prime contractor name withheld?

Most SLED subcontract work sits under mutual NDA and prime branding requirements. Public summaries describe engagement type, technical surface, and outcomes. Partner names and proposal content are shared only with explicit written permission or under an executed teaming agreement.

Can Techtiz support our bid on a similar pursuit?

Yes. If your pursuit matches this engagement type, email sled@techtiz.co or use the teaming intake form. Within 1 business day a U.S.-based partner manager replies with a mutual NDA template and a calendar slot—never agency-facing.

What do we receive under NDA?

Full RFP-decode packs, compliance matrices, technical volumes, submission runbooks, and named-resume options scoped to your vehicle and timeline. Prime name, pricing, and agency data stay inside the prime boundary.

Does Techtiz contact the procuring agency?

No. Techtiz is subcontract-only and never faces the agency. Your program manager holds the client relationship, sign-off, and all agency communication.