Citywide Continuing Professional Services (CCNA)

The City of Sarasota is conducting a Citywide Continuing Professional Services (CCNA) procurement to establish a pool of qualified professional service firms for on-demand architectural, engineering, planning, surveying, and related services across multiple city departments. The solicitation, issued under Florida Statutes 287.055, seeks firms with demonstrated technical expertise and capacity to support ongoing and future municipal needs through individual task assignments or work orders. Proposers must provide comprehensive technical proposals limited to 60 pages, detailing their organizational structure, key personnel, staffing resources, and service delivery methodologies. The evaluation will be conducted using a 100-point scoring system across four categories: Company Qualifications (15 points), Personnel Qualifications (30 points), Relevant Project Experience and References (30 points), and Approach and Methodology (25 points). Proposals are due by February 10, 2026, with the solicitation covering ten primary discipline groups including facilities engineering, civil design, water/environmental services, coastal/marine services, planning, program controls, and specialized support services. Successful firms will be required to comply with current City standards, maintain professional licensure, and provide monthly progress reports and invoices.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it includes local vendor and local employee certification options that may provide minor competitive advantages. The City intends to select multiple firms and does not guarantee a minimum amount of work, suggesting a competitive, open procurement approach. While specific contract values are not explicitly stated, the solicitation includes detailed hourly rate references for over 50 position categories, indicating potential for substantial ongoing professional services work. The initial contract term is one year with two potential one-year renewals, totaling a maximum of three years. Successful respondents must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including worker's compensation and commercial general liability with a minimum of one million dollars per occurrence. Firms must be registered to do business in Florida and comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and local regulations. Liquidated damages provisions are included, with daily penalty rates ranging from $960 to $9,198 depending on project size and complexity.