Design Criteria & Owner's Rep Prof Services for the Water Admin Facility

The City of Winter Haven in Polk County, Florida, is soliciting professional services for Design Criteria and Owner's Representative services for a new Utility Administrative Facility. This procurement opportunity, identified by the contract ID 686b9eed9975852c2505969d, seeks qualified firms to provide comprehensive design guidance and oversight for the project. The primary objectives include developing detailed design criteria and serving as the owner's representative throughout the facility's development process. Interested firms must submit their proposals by August 6, 2025, with complete documentation available on the city's official website (www.mywinterhaven.com) and through the Mercell procurement platform. The procurement appears to require extensive professional expertise in utility facility design, project management, and administrative oversight, likely necessitating firms with significant experience in municipal infrastructure and public facility development.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, potential respondents should anticipate standard municipal procurement guidelines that may include preferences for local or small businesses. The contract's scope suggests a complex professional services engagement that will likely require firms with demonstrated capabilities in architectural design, engineering, project management, and municipal utility infrastructure. Although no specific budget range is provided, municipal utility facility projects typically represent significant investments ranging from several hundred thousand to multiple millions of dollars. Prospective respondents should carefully review all available documentation on the city's website and Mercell platform to fully understand the detailed requirements, submission guidelines, and evaluation criteria for this professional services procurement opportunity.