Architectural & Engineering Services- CCNA

The City of Sanford, Florida, located in Seminole County, is seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to establish a continuing contract for professional services under the Consultant Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA). The solicitation covers a broad range of design and engineering disciplines, including architectural services, civil engineering, water/wastewater engineering, and general engineering services for various project types such as new construction, renovations, infrastructure improvements, utility design, roadway projects, and stormwater management. Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of five consecutive years of business operation, current Florida licensure, and include at least one professional engineer registered in Florida and one team member holding an AICP certification. The evaluation criteria will allocate points across firm qualifications (35 points), similar projects and references (25 points), project approach (20 points), personnel and project team experience (15 points), and required forms (5 points). The solicitation was released on October 7, 2025, with written questions due by October 28, 2025, and proposals due on November 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time. Evaluation and selection are anticipated in December 2025, with final City Commission or City Manager approval scheduled for January 2026.

The contract will be non-exclusive, with no guaranteed number of assignments or specific dollar value of fees. Proposers must submit comprehensive documentation, including Standard Form 330, organizational charts, financial information, insurance certificates, and professional certifications. The initial contract term is anticipated to be three years, with the potential for two one-year renewals, not to exceed a total of five years. Individual project work is limited to construction costs not exceeding $7.5 million and professional services fees not exceeding $500,000 per project. Insurance requirements include professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 minimum, workers' compensation with $1,000,000 employer's liability limits, commercial general liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence, and comprehensive auto liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit. Compensation will be negotiated after qualifications-based selection and may be structured as lump sum, hourly rates, fixed per phase, cost-plus, or a combination thereof. Proposers must complete a Foreign Country of Concern Attestation and provide evidence of financial stability, state licensure, and professional certifications. The City reserves the right to obtain services from third parties and does not require performance or payment bonds.