Continuing Professional Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering Services

The City of Orlando is seeking Qualifications Statements for Continuing Professional Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineering Services (RQS25-0019), targeting professional engineering consultants registered in the State of Florida. The procurement will cover engineering services for various facility types, including recreation centers, sports facilities, assembly facilities, parking garages, office buildings, industrial facilities, and public safety buildings. Qualified respondents must submit electronic qualification statements by 2:00 PM local time on December 5, 2024, with a virtual qualification statement opening scheduled for the same date. The evaluation process will be conducted in two phases, with an Advisory Committee scoring and ranking respondents based on specific criteria. Evaluation will focus on experience (30% in phase 1, 25% in phase 2), personnel qualifications, MBE/WBE/VBE participation, past performance, and proximity to Orlando. The contract term will be three years from execution, with options to extend for two additional one-year terms, not exceeding a total of five years.

The solicitation has specific requirements for business organizations, mandating registration in the State of Florida to provide Engineering Services under Section 471.023 of the Florida Statutes. The procurement strongly encourages participation from Minority, Women, and Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE/VBE), with points allocated for business enterprise participation. Living wage requirements are stipulated, with a minimum of $15.00 per hour for employees providing covered services. The City reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and will negotiate compensation, including a maximum salary multiplier rate of 3.00 without additional approval. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the engineering services and the multi-year contract structure suggests a significant potential contract value. Respondents will be evaluated on a points-based system that considers not just technical capabilities, but also diversity and local economic impact.