Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services

The City of Gainesville is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services through an on-call continuing services agreement for transportation projects within Alachua County. The procurement aims to secure professional services for construction, engineering, and inspection of roadways, bridges, sidewalks, bike facilities, multi-use paths, and intelligent transportation system projects involving new construction, resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation, and safety modifications. Consultants must be pre-qualified in specific work groups according to Chapter 14-75 Florida Administrative Code, including Surveying and Mapping, Soil Exploration and Material Testing, and Construction Engineering and Inspection. The City plans to issue two contracts and will evaluate candidates through a comprehensive process involving technical qualifications, written proposal review, and presentation/interview assessments. Proposals are due on October 30, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with the contract term running from the date of execution through September 30, 2030. The majority of work will be funded through Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) direct funding and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Local Agency Program (LAP) funds.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Consultants will be selected based solely on qualifications, with pricing and local business preferences explicitly excluded from evaluation criteria. The City will independently negotiate contract compensation, including developing operating margins, employee classification rates, and fee schedules for defined services. The maximum compensation limit for the contract is $1,500,000, which can be executed through various payment methods such as Fixed Fee Basis (lump sum) and Time Basis Method (cost plus fixed fee, cost per unit work, or specific rates of compensation). Work will be authorized through specific Work Orders issued by the City, with detailed negotiations required for each project's scope, staff hours, and compensation. Consultants must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers Compensation, and Professional Liability, with the City of Gainesville named as an additional insured. Additionally, contractors must complete an Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit certifying compliance with Florida's anti-human trafficking regulations.