Engineering Services for Groundwater Management & Planning

Sarasota County is seeking professional engineering consultants through a Request for Professional Services (RPS #252678MN) to provide comprehensive groundwater management and planning services. The solicitation targets firms with expertise in wellfield management, groundwater protection, and geologic analyses, with specific requirements for proposers to be registered with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation and have key personnel who are licensed Professional Engineers and Professional Geologists. Preferred qualifications include at least five years of experience with underground injection control (UIC) wells. Proposals will be evaluated electronically through OpenGov Procurement, with the Professional Services Review Committee (PSRC) conducting a competitive selection process that may include written proposal reviews and potential presentation/interview rounds. The contract is structured for an initial 5-year term, with proposers potentially required to provide annual proof of continued qualifications to remain in the Professional Services Library. The proposal submission deadline is March 10, 2025, with electronic submissions accepted through the OpenGov Procurement portal, and firms will be assessed based on detailed evaluation criteria outlined in the solicitation documents.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating Commercial General Liability coverage of $1M per occurrence, Professional Liability of $1M per claim, Workers' Compensation, and Business Automobile Liability. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly disclosed, the multi-year contract structure suggests a potentially significant engagement for selected consultants. The solicitation indicates that Sarasota County may include multiple firms in the Professional Services Library for this service category, which implies potential for ongoing or rotating contract opportunities. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Sarasota County and the Siesta Key CDP, with a focus on technical engineering and geological services related to groundwater management. The county reserves the right to select the most qualified proposers based on their submissions, indicating a merit-based selection approach that prioritizes technical expertise and demonstrated capability in groundwater management and planning services.