Engineering Continuing Services – Stormwater

The City of Bradenton, located in Manatee County, Florida, is seeking professional engineering services for stormwater management through a Request for Qualification (RFQ) under Section 287.055 of Florida Statutes. The procurement aims to establish a Professional Services Library with continuing service contracts for an initial three-year term, with work assignments issued on an as-needed basis. Scope of services includes comprehensive stormwater engineering support, encompassing technical studies, cost analysis, GIS services, permitting, field studies, system inspections, land surveying, engineering design, stormwater modeling, floodplain protection, water quality analysis, infrastructure rehabilitation, and additional services like public outreach and grant funding assistance. Proposers must be registered with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and have at least one key personnel member holding a current Professional Engineer license. The evaluation will be based on three weighted criteria: ability of professional personnel (40%), proposer's past performance and experience (40%), and project approach (20%). Key dates include the proposal submission deadline of January 7, 2026, at 2:00 pm, an evaluation meeting on January 21, 2026, proposer presentations on January 28, 2026, and anticipated contract award on February 25, 2026.

The RFQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. There is no mention of incumbent vendors or current contractors in the documentation. The solicitation will be administered through the City's e-Procurement Portal, and while no specific award value or budget range is provided, individual work assignments will have separately negotiated pricing. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence, business auto liability of $300,000, and professional liability of $1,000,000. Proposers must submit detailed documentation including business registration, professional licenses, key personnel resumes, project experience with references, current and projected workload information, and a detailed project approach and management methodology. The City reserves the right to accept or reject proposals, modify quantities, and cancel the solicitation at any time, providing flexibility in the procurement process.