OCI_Associates_2C_Inc.pdf

This is a Request for Qualifications submission document from OCI Associates 2, Inc. for the City of Plant City, Florida's Professional Consulting Services Continuing Contracts procurement. The City seeks qualified engineering and surveying firms to provide on-call professional 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 of interest, with each submission 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 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 any 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 establishment for at least six months prior to the submission deadline. No minimum work volume is guaranteed, and the City reserves the right to select multiple firms. The City Manager may award contracts under $50,000, while the City Commission makes final decisions on contracts exceeding that threshold.