Qualification Information

1. Levels of Qualification
   There are two levels of Qualification according to Rule 14-75, Florida Administrative Code:
   • Unlimited – This level of qualification allows consultants to compete for any projects for which they are technically qualified with the Department. Continued qualification at this level requires annual submittal of a qualification form along with proof of insurance and an overhead audit prepared by an independent CPA. When applying for annual renewal, if there have been no changes in qualifying personnel, please provide a statement on page 4 of the Qualification Application form, indicating that the employees used to qualify your firm from the previous year are still employed by your firm.
   • Minor Projects Only – This level of qualification allows consultants to compete for minor projects with fees estimated at or below $250,000. Contract advertisements identify whether a contract is a minor project or a major project. Continued qualification at the minor project level requires annual submittal of a qualification form along with proof of insurance. A self-certified overhead report and statement describing the firm's accounting system is recommended, but not required. When applying for annual renewal, if there have been no changes in qualifying personnel, please provide a statement on page 4 of the Qualification Application form, indicating that the employees used to qualify your firm from the previous year are still employed by your firm.
2. Standard Work Types
   All consultants competing for contracts in the standard types of work must qualify with the Department in the applicable work types.  Qualification is not required for professional services contracts outside of the standard work types. Sub-consultants performing services in any of the standard types of work must also be qualified with the Department.
3. Prequalification Application Form
   The Request for Qualification Package Application, Form No.375-030-01, is required for original applications, renewals and changes. The form is  html formatted, which allows for completion of the form on-line. The program creates a data file on the user's computer which may then be submitted as an attached file to e-mail. Paper copies of the qualification form are available on request, but consultants are encouraged to complete the form on-line and submit the data file electronically. This allows the Department to directly load the form data into the Professional Services data base.
   Qualification files should be sent to: co.profserv@dot.state.fl.us. For the present, supporting material including overhead audit reports, insurance certifications and resumes should be sent as paper copies via conventional mail.
   For more information please contact either Lorraine Odom or Carla Perry at 850/414-4477.

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