Civil Engineering Services: Utility Engineering

Leon County Board of County Commissioners in Florida is requesting proposals for an on-call civil engineering services agreement focused on utility engineering under RFP BC-2026-021-K, with proposals due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The County intends to establish agreements with multiple qualified firms.

Services encompass computer modeling, feasibility studies, service capacity reports, system design, review of design documents by others, expert witness services, and general assistance to County staff on matters related to water, sewer, natural gas, communications, electric, and similar utilities. All professional services must be performed by professionals licensed to practice in Florida in compliance with the Consultant's Competitive Negotiation Act. Designed projects shall not exceed a construction value of $7,725,000; studies shall not exceed $500,000. Past experience indicates most designed projects range from $250,000 to $1,500,000 in construction cost.

The initial agreement term is three years with two optional one-year renewal periods, for a possible total of five years. Work assignments will be distributed at the sole discretion of the Public Works Division of Engineering Services. The anticipated agreement execution date is January 1, 2027.

Evaluation is weighted: firm's professional personnel (20 points), relevant experience (25 points), firm's approach to projects (30 points), willingness to meet schedule and budget requirements (5 points), effect of recent and projected workload (5 points), project team location (5 points), and certifications as a minority business enterprise and local preference status (5 points each). The County will negotiate fees and wage rates with the top three rated responsive firms if at least three proposals are received.

All respondents must be currently licensed and registered in Florida and submit required certifications and insurance documentation with proposals. Questions are due June 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.