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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

CITY OF HIALEAH GARDENS

WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT

RFQ No. 2026-04

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

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Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

2. PURPOSE

3. SCOPE OF WORK

3.1. WATER DISTRIBUTION

3.2. WASTEWATER COLLECTION

3.3. UTILITY PLANNING

3.4. ENGINEERING DESIGN

3.5. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

3.6. CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES

3.7. FUNDING ASSISTANCE

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4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

5. TERM OF AGREEMENT

6. METHOD OF ASSIGNMENT

7. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

7.1. COVER LETTER

7.2. FIRM PROFILE

7.3. QUALIFICATIONS

7.4. PROJECT EXPERIENCE

7.5. PROJECT TEAM

7.6. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

7.7. CURRENT WORKLOAD

7.8. REFERENCES

7.9. REQUIRED FORMS

8. EVALUATION CRITERIA

9. SHORTLISTING

10. NEGOTIATIONS

11. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

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12. E-VERIFY

13. PUBLIC RECORDS

14. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

15. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

16. QUESTIONS

17. SUBMITTAL DEADLINE

18. ANTICIPATED SERVICES

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1. INTRODUCTION

The City of Hialeah Gardens ("City") is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified engineering firms to establish a pool of pre-qualified firms capable of providing continuing professional engineering services on an as-needed basis for the City's

Water and Sewer Department.

Selected firms will provide professional engineering, consulting, planning, design, permitting, construction administration, inspection, grant assistance, and related services for various utility infrastructure projects.

Selection under this RFQ does not guarantee any minimum amount of work. Services will be assigned on an as-needed basis through individual Work Orders or Task Authorizations.

This solicitation is being conducted in accordance with the Consultants' Competitive

Negotiation Act (CCNA), Section 287.055, Florida Statutes.

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this RFQ is to create a pool of qualified engineering firms to provide professional engineering services for the planning, design, permitting, construction administration, and implementation of water and wastewater utility projects.

The City anticipates selecting multiple firms to provide services over the term of the agreement.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

Selected firms may be requested to perform services including, but not limited to:

3.1. WATER DISTRIBUTION

• Water main design

• Water main replacement

• Water system modeling

• Hydraulic analysis

• Pressure evaluations

• Fire flow analysis

• Water quality studies

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• Water treatment improvements

• Pump station improvements

• Water storage facilities

3.2. WASTEWATER COLLECTION

• Gravity sewer design

• Force main design

• Lift station rehabilitation and replacement

• Sewer rehabilitation

• Manhole rehabilitation

• Inflow and infiltration (I&I) studies

• Capacity assessments

• Flow monitoring

• Sewer modeling

3.3. UTILITY PLANNING

• Master planning

• Capital Improvement Plans (CIP)

• Utility system assessments

• Asset management

• GIS integration

• Rate studies

• Utility operational evaluations

3.4. ENGINEERING DESIGN

• Preliminary Engineering Reports (PER)

• Basis of Design Reports

• Construction drawings

• Technical specifications

• Engineer's Opinion of Probable Cost

• Bid document preparation

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• Value engineering

3.5. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

• FDEP permitting

• Miami-Dade County DERM permitting

• Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department coordination

• Environmental permitting

• Utility coordination

• Regulatory compliance assistance

3.6. CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES

• Construction administration

• Shop drawing review

• RFI responses

• Site inspections

• Progress meetings

• Pay application review

• Change order evaluation

• Final inspections

• Record drawings

3.7. FUNDING ASSISTANCE

• State Revolving Fund (SRF)

• FEMA

• Resilient Florida

• Community Development Block Grants

• Federal grants

• Grant administration support

3.8. SPECIALIZED SERVICES

• SCADA design

• Instrumentation and controls

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• Electrical engineering

• Structural engineering

• Geotechnical engineering

• Surveying coordination

• Utility locating coordination

• Condition assessments

• Leak detection support

• Asset management

• Emergency engineering services

4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Interested firms shall demonstrate:

• Registration to practice engineering in the State of Florida.

• Current Certificate of Authorization issued by the Florida Board of Professional

Engineers.

• Experience providing engineering services for municipal water and wastewater utilities.

• Experience with Florida Department of Environmental Protection requirements.

• Experience working with Miami-Dade County agencies is preferred.

• Ability to provide services within established schedules.

• Sufficient staff and resources to perform assigned work.

5. TERM OF AGREEMENT

The initial agreement shall be for three (3) years with the option of two (2) one-year renewals, subject to City Council approval.

6. METHOD OF ASSIGNMENT

Projects shall be assigned on an as-needed basis.

Depending upon the size, complexity, and specialization required, the City may:

• Select the most qualified firm for a specific project;

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• Request proposals from one or more firms within the pool;

• Negotiate scope and fee pursuant to the CCNA process.

The City reserves the right to utilize any qualified firm in the pool based upon project requirements.

7. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Interested firms shall submit one (1) original, five (5) copies, containing the following:

7.1. COVER LETTER

Signed by an authorized representative.

7.2. FIRM PROFILE

Include:

• Firm history

• Office locations

• Years in business

• Ownership information

• Number of employees

7.3. QUALIFICATIONS

Describe experience providing municipal engineering services including:

• Water systems

• Wastewater systems

• Utility infrastructure

• Municipal projects

7.4. PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Provide at least five (5) similar projects completed within the last ten (10) years.

Include:

• Client

• Project description

• Construction cost

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• Services provided

• Completion date

• Client contact

7.5. PROJECT TEAM

• Provide resumes of key personnel, including

• Project Manager

• Professional Engineers

• Discipline Leads

• Support Staff

7.6. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Describe capabilities related to:

• Utility modeling

• GIS

• SCADA

• Survey coordination

• Construction administration

• Permitting

• Grant assistance

7.7. CURRENT WORKLOAD

Describe the firm's ability to perform additional work.

7.8. REFERENCES

Provide at least three municipal references.

7.9. REQUIRED FORMS

Include all forms contained within this RFQ.

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8. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Criteria Points

Firm Qualifications 25

Relevant Municipal Experience 25

Project Team Qualifications 20

Past Performance & References 15

Capacity & Availability 10

Local Knowledge & Regulatory Experience 5

Total 100

9. SHORTLISTING

The Evaluation Committee may:

• Rank firms based solely upon submitted qualifications;

• Conduct interviews;

• Request additional information.

The City reserves the right to waive interviews if deemed unnecessary.

10. NEGOTIATIONS

The City shall negotiate with the highest-ranked firm(s) in accordance with Section 287.055, Florida Statutes.

If negotiations fail, negotiations may be terminated and commenced with the next highest-ranked firm.

11. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Prior to execution of any agreement, selected firms shall provide certificates of insurance meeting City requirements, including:

• Commercial General Liability

• Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions)

• Workers' Compensation

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• Automobile Liability

Coverage limits shall comply with City requirements.

12. E-VERIFY

The successful firms shall comply with Section 448.095, Florida Statutes, regarding

E-Verify.

13. PUBLIC RECORDS

All documents submitted become public records pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

14. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Firms shall disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest.

15. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

The City reserves the right to:

• Reject any or all submittals.

• Waive informalities.

• Request clarification.

• Cancel this solicitation.

• Select any number of firms.

• Re-advertise the solicitation.

• Negotiate with one or more qualified firms.

16. QUESTIONS

Questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted in writing to:

• Kristopher Perez

Director, Water and Sewer Department

City of Hialeah Gardens

13601 NW 107th Avenue Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018

Email: KPerez@cityofhialeahgardens.com

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17. SUBMITTAL DEADLINE

Statements of Qualifications must be received no later than:

Date: Monday, August 10, 2026

Time: 4:00 PM

Attn: Maria L. Joffee, City Clerk 10001 N.W. 87 Avenue Hialeah Gardens, Florida 33016

18. ANTICIPATED SERVICES

Projects may include, but are not limited to:

• Water main replacements

• Sewer rehabilitation

• Lift station improvements

• Water quality improvements

• Utility relocation

• Pump station design

• Water and wastewater master plans

• SRF-funded projects

• FEMA-funded projects

• Emergency utility repairs

• Utility modeling

• Asset management

• SCADA improvements

• Condition assessments

• New utility infrastructure

• Utility permitting and regulatory compliance

• Construction administration and inspection support