Summary of Professional Consulting Services Continuing Contracts

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQu) document issued by the City of Plant City, Florida, pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 287.055 (the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act) for continuing professional consulting services in engineering and surveying disciplines. The City seeks qualified firms to provide on-call support for planning, design, permitting, bidding, construction administration, and related services for infrastructure and capital improvement projects with estimated construction costs not exceeding $7.5 million or study costs not exceeding $0.5 million. Seven discipline categories are available for competition: Site Development/General Civil, Transportation, Stormwater and Flood Mitigation, Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing, Geotechnical & Materials Testing, Environmental Contamination, and Survey/Mapping & Subsurface Utility Engineering. Firms must submit separate responses for each discipline category, with each submission 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. 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 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. Respondents must maintain professional liability insurance of $2 million for three years post-project completion, comprehensive liability insurance of $1 million, and workers' compensation coverage. Local preference points (1.5% of total score) are available 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 established business for at least six months prior to submission. No set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are designated. 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. Respondents must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including E-Verify employment verification requirements.