Civil Engineering Services: Environmental Support Services

Leon County, Florida is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide environmental support services under RFP BC-2026-021-F, with proposals due August 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due July 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The County intends to enter into agreements with multiple firms to service small to medium-sized projects on an as-needed basis, with work distribution at the sole discretion of the Public Works Division of Engineering Services.

Services include technical and scientific investigations, environmental assessments, water quality monitoring, hazardous materials evaluations, archaeological assessments, landfill monitoring, remedial action plan preparation, and environmental permitting support. All services must be performed under the oversight of a Registered Professional Engineer in compliance with Florida Statutes. Individual project construction values may not exceed $7,725,000 per Florida Statutes Section 287.055(g)1, with studies capped at $500,000; historical experience indicates most projects range from $250,000 to $1,500,000.

The anticipated agreement execution date is January 1, 2027. The initial term is three years with two optional one-year renewal periods, for a possible total of five years. Pricing and compensation will be negotiated with the top three qualified firms based on hourly rates and fee schedules submitted for each specific work assignment.

Evaluation criteria (total 100 points) include professional personnel (20 points), relevant experience (25 points), ability to meet schedules and budgets (5 points), current and projected workload capacity (5 points), project team location (5 points), firm's approach (30 points), MBE certification (5 points), and local preference status (5 points). The County encourages participation from State of Florida Office of Supplier Diversity-certified Minority Business Enterprise firms and offers local preference points for firms with offices in Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, or Jefferson Counties. All standard certifications, insurance requirements, and compliance with Florida employment and ethical business practices requirements are mandatory.