Continuing Professional Consulting Services

The City of Plant City, Florida is seeking responses for continuing professional consulting services under the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA, Section 287.055, Florida Statutes), with responses due May 14, 2026. The procurement covers engineering, consulting, and surveying services for municipal infrastructure projects where estimated construction cost does not exceed $7.5 million or study cost does not exceed $0.5 million.

The City owns and operates extensive water and wastewater infrastructure: one water reclamation facility, four water treatment plants, 57 wastewater lift stations, 265 miles of potable water lines, 46 miles of reclaimed water lines, 160 miles of gravity sewer lines, and 55 miles of force main. Services sought include feasibility studies, master planning, surveying, geotechnical investigations, environmental evaluations, design development, construction-document preparation, permitting support, cost estimating, bidding assistance, construction-phase services, and post-construction certifications.

The City will award continuing-services contracts on a work-order basis. The initial term is three years from execution, with provisions for two additional two-year renewal terms (seven years maximum) at the City's sole discretion. The City is not obligated to assign any minimum work volume. Compensation shall be based on actual labor costs plus overhead and profit per salary classifications and rates specified in the agreement; reimbursable costs must be itemized and listed for approval. Monthly invoices with detailed labor documentation are required; approved invoices will be processed within 15 days and payment made within 45 days per Florida Statutes Part VII, Chapter 218.

The consultant must maintain Workers' Compensation insurance, General Liability coverage of $1 million minimum, Automobile Liability of $1 million minimum, and Professional Liability of $2 million for three years post-project completion. All work products become the sole property of the City. The contract is non-exclusive and governed by Florida law, with disputes resolved by the City Manager.