Summary of Mead & Hunt Professional Consulting Services File

This document is a professional services proposal submission from Mead & Hunt to the City of Plant City, Florida, in response to the Request for Qualifications for continuing professional consulting services in engineering and surveying disciplines. The City of Plant City is soliciting 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. The submission deadline for questions was May 11, 2026, with proposals 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 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.

Respondents must demonstrate compliance 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 any renewal period adjustments limited to a maximum 4% increase supported by Consumer Price Index documentation and written justification. 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 establishment for 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. No specific budget range or incumbent vendors are identified in this procurement notice.