Comprehensive Bridge Design, Engineering, and Construction Support Services for Overlook Drive Bridge Replacement - Bridge No. 157189

The City of St. Petersburg is seeking a qualified engineering team to provide comprehensive bridge design, engineering, and construction support services for the Overlook Drive Bridge Replacement (Bridge No. 157189). This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicits proposals for full-scope services including preliminary design, detailed design, bidding, and construction phase support for bridge replacement. The project will be partially funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Local Agency Program (LAP), requiring strict compliance with program standards. Respondents must submit a 50-page Statement of Qualifications following SF330 form guidelines, with a project manager possessing a minimum of 10 years of experience. The evaluation process will allocate 100 points, with 33 points for team background and key staff availability, 25 points for experience and relevant project examples, and 22 points for project approach. Key dates include a June 26, 2025 release, a July 17, 2025 deadline for questions, and a July 31, 2025 response deadline at 12:00 am. A shortlist of at least three most qualified respondents will be invited for interviews on September 12, 2025.

The procurement encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Small Business Enterprises (SBE), and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), with additional points allocated for these certifications. Firms must demonstrate business outreach plans and disclose their business enterprise status. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence), commercial automobile liability ($1M), workers' compensation, and professional liability ($1M). Respondents must submit five reference bridge design projects completed within the past five years, with construction values between $3-15 million. Technical requirements specify compatibility with AutoCAD Civil 3D 2024 and ESRI software, and firms must provide current Florida licenses. While a specific budget is not explicitly stated, the project involves comprehensive bridge replacement services with potential for significant engineering and construction support. The City emphasizes environmental considerations, health policies, and compliance with state and federal requirements, including E-Verify and non-discrimination statutes.