Dewberry_Engineers_Inc.pdf

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQu) document from the City of Plant City, Florida, seeking professional consulting services in engineering and surveying disciplines under Florida Statutes Section 287.055, the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act. The City solicits on-call support for planning, design, permitting, bidding, construction administration, and related services across seven discipline categories: Site Development/General Civil, Transportation, Stormwater and Flood Mitigation, Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing, Geotechnical & Materials Testing, Environmental Contamination, and Survey/Mapping & Subsurface Utility Engineering. Services are available for infrastructure and capital improvement projects with estimated construction costs not exceeding $7.5 million or study costs not exceeding $0.5 million. Firms must submit separate responses for each discipline category of interest, limited to 50 pages per submission. The question submission deadline is May 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with proposals due May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., via the City's e-Procurement Portal. Evaluation committee meetings are scheduled for May 27, 2026. The resulting contracts will be effective upon issuance and extend for three years with renewal options for two additional two-year periods at the City Manager's discretion.

Fees shall remain firm during the initial contract term, with any renewal period adjustments limited to a maximum 4% increase supported by Consumer Price Index documentation and written justification. The City offers local preference points (1.5% of total score) to respondents maintaining a physical office within Plant City with at least two full-time employees, current Florida business tax certification, required professional licenses, and establishment for at least six months prior to submission. No set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are designated, and no minimum work volume is guaranteed. Respondents must demonstrate compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including E-Verify employment verification, and maintain professional liability insurance of $2 million for three years post-project completion, comprehensive liability insurance of $1 million, and workers' compensation coverage. The City Manager may award contracts under $50,000, while the City Commission makes final decisions on contracts exceeding that threshold. The City reserves the right to select multiple firms to ensure adequate capacity and specialized expertise. No specific budget range or incumbent vendors are identified in this procurement notice.