Civil Engineering Services: Construction Engineering and Inspection Services

Leon County Board of County Commissioners is requesting proposals for construction engineering and inspection services on an as-needed basis under RFP BC-2026-021-G, with proposals due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The County intends to award agreements to multiple qualified firms; negotiations will proceed with the top three-ranked responsive proposals if at least three qualify.

Services include inspection, testing, testing coordination, and project management in accordance with FDOT procedures; a resident compliance specialist is required for projects involving federal grants. All professional services must be performed by personnel licensed to practice in Florida under Title XXXII F.S. in strict compliance with the Consultant's Competitive Negotiation Act (287.055 F.S.). Work is performed for Leon County's Public Works Division of Engineering Services and potentially other County divisions and constitutional offices.

Projects administered under the agreement shall not exceed $7.725 million in construction value, with studies capped at $500,000; historical experience indicates most projects fall within the $250,000 to $1.5 million range. Compensation is determined through negotiation based on approved hourly rates and fee schedules submitted by awarded firms.

The initial agreement term is three years with two optional one-year renewal periods for a possible total of five years. Agreement execution is anticipated January 1, 2027. Questions are due June 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Leon County's OpenGov procurement portal.

Evaluation uses a weighted scoring system: professional personnel (20%), relevant experience (25%), firm approach (30%), minority business enterprise certification (5%), local preference (5%), willingness to meet schedules and budgets (5%), current and projected workload (5%), and project team location (5%). Respondents must satisfy drug-free workplace certification, E-Verify employment eligibility verification, insurance requirements, equal opportunity commitments, and prohibitions on debarment or scrutinized company list inclusion related to boycotts of Israel or activities in Sudan, Iran, Cuba, or Syria.