Summary of South Hillsborough Wellfield Feasibility Report

This is a feasibility report attachment supporting a Request for Proposal issued by Hillsborough County, Florida, for professional engineering services related to the design and construction administration of a new groundwater wellfield in southern Hillsborough County. The project encompasses the development of collector mains, wells, and water treatment facilities (Project 01612), and prospective firms must demonstrate established reputations and documented successful experience in providing comprehensive professional engineering services. The RFP solicits responses from qualified architectural and engineering firms capable of delivering reliable products and services, with selected respondents expected to have appropriately experienced staff and resources to support the project scope. Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for February 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CST at the Expo Center, written questions due by February 13, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. CST/CDT, and sealed proposals due electronically through the County's Bonfire Purchasing Portal by February 26, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. CST/CDT. Finance Committee approval is anticipated for March 18, 2026, with design contract execution expected in April 2026.

Proposals will be evaluated on cost (20%), firm experience and qualifications (15%), project team experience and qualifications (30%), project approach and understanding (25%), and timeline understanding and commitment (10%). Pricing must be submitted as a firm fixed cost in the provided Bid Table format, with all reimbursable expenses including transportation, communications, and overtime included in the fee, except for fees to secure approvals from authorities having jurisdiction, which the County will reimburse. Firms must provide hourly rates for all personnel and detailed sub-consultant information identifying the type of work and percentage of total services. No specific award values or budget ranges are published, and no minority or disadvantaged business enterprise set-asides apply to this procurement. All quoted conditions and prices must remain firm for ninety calendar days from the opening date. The contract will be governed by the AIA Two-Party Standard Form of Agreement (B105-2017), and selected firms must complete consultant background checks at their own expense prior to commencing work.