EES_Submital_RFQ_21_020EN_FC_(1).pdf

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQu) submission 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 intends to establish continuing contracts for on-call support 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 will support planning, design, permitting, bidding, construction administration, and related activities 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, with submissions limited to 50 pages. The question submission deadline is May 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and proposals are 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. 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.

Pricing terms remain firm for the initial contract term, with renewal period fee adjustments limited to a maximum 4% increase supported by Consumer Price Index documentation and written justification. The City has not designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises but 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. Respondents must comply with E-Verify employment verification requirements and maintain professional liability insurance of $2 million for three years post-project completion, comprehensive liability insurance of $1 million, and workers' compensation coverage. No minimum work volume is guaranteed, and the City reserves the right to select multiple firms to ensure adequate capacity and specialized expertise. The City Manager may award contracts under $50,000; the City Commission makes final decisions on contracts exceeding that threshold. No incumbent vendors are identified in this procurement.