GLE_Plant_City_RFQ_21-020EN-FC_Response.pdf

This document is a response to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the City of Plant City, Florida, for continuing professional consulting services in engineering and surveying disciplines under Florida Statutes Section 287.055 (the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act). The City seeks qualified firms to provide 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, with submissions limited to 50 pages. The question submission deadline was May 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and proposals were due May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., via the City's e-Procurement Portal. Evaluation committee meetings were scheduled for May 27, 2026. The resulting contracts are effective upon issuance and extend for three years, with renewal options for two additional two-year periods at the City Manager's discretion.

Respondents must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including 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. Fees remain firm for the initial contract term, with 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 an establishment date of at least six months prior to submission. 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 specific budget allocation, set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, or incumbent vendors are identified in this procurement.