Consulting Services, City Facility Improvement Projects

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida, located in Pinellas County, is seeking consulting services for City Facility Improvement Projects through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) released on November 6, 2023. The procurement is an as-needed, multi-year contract for architectural and engineering consulting services covering a wide range of project needs, including studies, site planning, master planning, space needs assessments, facility maintenance planning, sustainable design, architectural designs, construction cost estimates, document preparation, project bidding support, construction phase services, permitting, and regulatory compliance. Vendors must submit their qualifications by December 5, 2023, at 3:00 pm, with questions due by November 16, 2023. The evaluation process will involve shortlisting at least three qualified respondents, followed by interviews and oral presentations, with a recommended award to the City Council anticipated on March 18, 2024. The selection will be based on a point system evaluating team background and experience (6 points), staff availability (5 points), and project approach (4 points), with a multi-year agreement not to exceed four years total.

The solicitation encourages participation from diverse business enterprises, including Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), and Woman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), with additional points awarded for these certifications. Vendors must comply with various city policies, including living wage requirements for contracts exceeding $200,000, environmental preferable purchasing guidelines, and Health in All Policies considerations. Additional compliance requirements include background checks for different city facilities, E-Verify regulations, and maintaining workplaces free from discrimination. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the multi-year, as-needed nature suggests flexibility in project scope and potential spending. The contract will require comprehensive professional liability insurance and adherence to strict professional standards, with the City reserving the right to issue specific Task Orders for individual projects and terminate the agreement with 15 days' notice.