Civil Engineering Services: Geotechnical Services

Leon County Board of County Commissioners is requesting proposals for civil engineering services focused on geotechnical work under RFP BC-2026-021-E, with proposals due July 21, 2026, and a question deadline of June 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The County intends to establish master service agreements with multiple qualified firms on an as-needed basis, not a single award.

All personnel performing geotechnical work must be registered professional engineers licensed in Florida. Services include field sampling and testing, laboratory testing, engineering evaluation and reporting on geotechnical issues, design of road base and subgrade improvements, embankment stabilization, erosion control, and sediment removal from natural water bodies or constructed stormwater management facilities. Work will be assigned through an administrative process in which County staff issues a detailed scope and purchase order following consultant fee negotiation on pre-approved hourly rates. Projects administered primarily by the Public Works Division of Engineering Services, though other County divisions and constitutional offices may also request services.

The initial agreement period is three years with two optional one-year renewal periods for a possible total of five years. Projects shall have construction value not exceeding $7.725 million per Florida Statutes Section 287.055(g)1, with studies not exceeding $500,000; historical experience indicates most projects fall in the $250,000 to $1.5 million construction cost range. The anticipated agreement execution date is January 1, 2027.

Evaluation uses a weighted scoring system: firm's professional personnel (20%), relevant experience (25%), approach to projects (30%), willingness to meet schedule and budget (5%), effect of current and projected workload (5%), project team location with local preference (5%), Florida Certified Minority Business Enterprise status (5%), and local preference certification (5%). Award will be made to the most advantageous responsive and responsible vendor following fee negotiations with the top three qualified firms. Firms must comply with Florida statutory requirements, maintain required licenses and insurance, and meet CCNA compliance and employment eligibility standards.