Civil Engineering Services: Roadway Design

Leon County Board of County Commissioners is requesting proposals for civil engineering services on roadway design projects under an on-an-as-needed consultant services agreement (Proposal Number BC-2026-021-B), with proposals due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM and questions due June 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

The scope covers roadway design services for small to medium-sized projects including road widening, realignment, sidewalks, bike lanes, pavement design, roadside drainage and treatment, shielding devices, and expert witness or right-of-way acquisition support services, all performed in compliance with FDOT and County standards by Florida-licensed professionals. Individual project construction values are capped at $7.725 million per Florida Statutes Section 287.055(g)1, with studies limited to $500,000; historical experience indicates most projects range from $250,000 to $1.5 million in construction cost.

Compensation is based on hourly rates and fee schedules submitted by the selected consultant, with each project fee computation serving as a limiting amount. The County will award to multiple qualified firms and issue work assignments through an administrative process in which County staff contacts the selected consultant, the consultant develops detailed scope and fee computations, and the County issues a Notice to Proceed with a purchase order.

The initial agreement term is three years with two optional one-year renewal periods, for a possible total of five years. Anticipated agreement execution is January 1, 2027. Evaluation uses the Consultant's Competitive Negotiation Act framework with weighted criteria: firm's professional personnel (20 points), relevant experience (25 points), firm's approach to projects (30 points), willingness to meet schedule and budget (5 points), current and projected workload effect (5 points), project team location (5 points), State of Florida Certified Minority Business Enterprise status (5 points), and local preference (5 points). The County will rank top-qualified firms and conduct fee negotiations with the top three responsive respondents if available. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Leon County OpenGov procurement portal and include required certifications, insurance documentation, firm qualifications, relevant project experience, and supplemental compliance forms.