Engineering and architectural continuing service agreement

Pasco County is seeking statements of qualifications for an Engineering and Architectural Continuing Service Agreement (RSQ-TPR-26-031) to provide ongoing professional services for maintenance and improvements of public facilities. The county requires qualified mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and architects to support projects with construction budgets under $7.5 million. Proposers must submit comprehensive responses detailing project understanding, team qualifications, and past experience through the Bonfire online platform by December 9, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. ET. The evaluation process will assess proposals across four key criteria: Project Understanding and Approach (350 points), Project Team and Past Experience (350 points), Location and Workload (100 points), and Quality/Cost Controls (200 points). Potential contractors will be evaluated on their capacity, skill, ability to meet timelines, character, integrity, and previous contract performance. The county will conduct a virtual public opening of responses at 2:00 p.m. ET on the submission date, with written questions accepted until November 21, 2025.

The procurement includes local preference provisions that provide additional evaluation points for businesses located in specific counties: 10 points for Pasco County businesses and 5 points for businesses in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, and Hernando Counties. To qualify as a local business, firms must maintain a physical business address in the designated area for at least 12 months and provide a local business tax receipt. The contract will be a five-year agreement with two potential one-year renewals, with work assigned through task orders at the county's discretion. Compensation will be structured using various methods including Lump-Sum, Not-to-Exceed, and task-specific approaches, with reimbursement based on direct salaries, overhead rates, and operating margins. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the scope suggests multiple contracts will be awarded to at least three firms across mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and architectural disciplines. The solicitation incorporates federal provisions and requires compliance with various regulations, including E-Verify, drug-free workplace programs, and public records requirements.