WMP_Study_Area.pdf

This is a Scope of Work document for the City of St. Cloud, Florida, seeking a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive Watershed Master Plan (WMP) for the City's Joint Planning Area. The selected consultant will provide technical, planning, and stakeholder engagement services to evaluate watershed conditions, assess flood risks, and develop implementable strategies for flood mitigation, stormwater management, and water quality improvement. The consultant must demonstrate expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, floodplain analysis, environmental engineering, ecology, and urban planning. No pre-response conference is required for this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The contract will be effective upon execution by both parties and shall remain in effect through completion of the consulting services. The selection of the successful consultant shall be made at the City's discretion in a prompt manner following receipt and evaluation of all responses.

Firms must meet minimum bidder qualifications that include demonstrated experience with developing a Watershed Master Plan and specific expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and floodplain analysis. The solicitation is issued pursuant to the Consultant's Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA), Section 287.055, Florida Statutes. Interested proposers must complete all requirements set forth in the RFQ document and confirm acceptance by electronic signature on the Respondent's Certification. After selection, the consultant will be required to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with the City of St. Cloud.