CEI services for Waterway Debris Collection and Removal / NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Grant

The City of Fort Myers is requesting statements of qualifications for Construction Engineering Inspection services on a waterway debris collection and removal project funded through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection Grant, with submittals due October 29, 2026, and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on October 5, 2026.

The scope encompasses minor clearing, bank repair, debris and sediment removal from waterways and canals, repair of eroded areas, installation of articulated concrete block mats, and vegetative restoration measures across Lee County and Fort Lauderdale City jurisdictions. Consultants must demonstrate a minimum of three consecutive years in business under their current company name and comply with Florida business qualifications. Background screening under Florida Chapter 435 is required.

The City will evaluate and rank qualifications without price submittals at this phase; compensation terms and fee schedules are not requested unless the City initiates negotiation after ranking. The evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Approach to the Project/Design (45 points) and Experience of the Firm and Qualifications of Assigned Personnel (55 points). The contract term and renewal options are subject to negotiation under Florida Statute 287.055 and require City Council approval.

Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability, Comprehensive Auto Liability, Workers' Compensation, Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions, Marine Coverage (Protection and Indemnity with minimum limits of $1 million per claim), and Environmental/Pollution Liability Insurance. Respondents must provide a Current Capacity Certification form and disclose any material litigation, administrative proceedings, or professional disciplinary actions from the preceding five years. All submittals must comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA. Questions are due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A non-mandatory Selection Committee meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2026.