Electric Continuing Design-Build Services

Fort Pierce Utilities Authority is soliciting Qualification Statements from design-build firms to provide integrated design and construction services for electric utility system and related infrastructure projects, with submissions due October 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. This is a continuing design-build procurement under Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, establishing a pool of qualified firms for assignment of projects on an as-needed basis through work orders or amendments rather than a single fixed project.

Selected firms may undertake new construction, rehabilitation, renewal and replacement, repairs, upgrades, emergency work, and miscellaneous utility or facility improvement projects. FPUA intends to enter into one or more master continuing design-build agreements with selected firms; individual project assignments will follow through Specific Authorizations or related amendments. Selection does not guarantee work assignment, and FPUA reserves the right to negotiate with any qualified firm for any project subject to applicable law.

Selection criteria emphasize demonstrated qualifications, team structure, licensure, bonding capacity, safety history, and ability to deliver integrated design and construction services. Firms may be selected for one or more service categories. The estimated construction cost for each individual project assigned under any resulting continuing contract shall be less than the limit established for continuing contracts under Section 287.055, Florida Statutes.

The solicitation covers St. Lucie County and Fruitville CDP, Florida. No pre-bid conference is planned. As of the broadcast date of September 4, 2026, 26 planholders had registered, including Ajax Building Company LLC, CivilSurv Design Group Inc, ConstructConnect, and Culpepper & Terpening Inc.