Engineering and Technical Services for Sanitary Pipe and Manhole Lining

The City of Bradenton has issued Request for Qualification (RFQ) #26-009NT seeking engineering and technical oversight services for sanitary sewer pipe and manhole lining work throughout the city. The procurement is funded through a State Revolving Fund loan from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, targeting comprehensive project management and compliance services. Proposers must be registered with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to provide engineering services and demonstrate experience with sanitary lining work within the past ten years. The evaluation will be points-based, with 35% allocated to professional personnel abilities, 35% to past performance and experience, and 30% to the proposed approach. Key project dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on November 10, 2025, at 10:00 am, with proposal responses due on December 2, 2025, at 2:30 pm. The evaluation meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2025, with presentations by short-listed proposers on December 18, 2025. The city anticipates a recommended contract award on January 14, 2026, with a final contract award on January 28, 2026.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project requires the selected firm to provide comprehensive services including project management, field services, FDEP SRF loan compliance, data management, public outreach, and special consulting. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the procurement is associated with a State Revolving Fund loan, suggesting significant infrastructure investment. The City of Bradenton reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals and to make changes to the project scope as needed. Proposers will need to demonstrate robust capabilities in sanitary sewer infrastructure rehabilitation, compliance monitoring, and technical oversight. The project appears focused on systematic improvement of municipal wastewater infrastructure through pipe and manhole lining techniques, indicating a strategic approach to infrastructure maintenance and rehabilitation.