Engineering Services SOQ

St. Clair County is seeking qualified firms to provide civil engineering consulting services through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a three-year period. The procurement will prequalify three to five engineering firms to support various county projects, with potential work assignments spanning capital improvement initiatives subject to funding and Board of Commissioners' approval. Required services include comprehensive engineering support such as environmental testing, project scoping, surveying, permit applications, construction plan development, bid document preparation, bid analysis, construction monitoring, materials testing, and grant contract management. Interested firms must submit detailed qualifications electronically to MITN by Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., with all questions to be submitted by Wednesday, July 16, 2025 to the Purchasing Coordinator. The qualifications package must adhere to strict page limits: one-page cover letter, one-page firm introduction, up to 6 pages of technical experience, 3 pages of staff experience, 6 pages of project descriptions, and 10 pages of staff resumes. Evaluation will focus on demonstrating firm capabilities, technical expertise, and relevant project experience, with the county reserving the right to reject any or all qualification packages.

The RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation does not provide specific budget ranges or potential award values, indicating that project scope and funding will be determined by the St. Clair County Board of Commissioners on a project-by-project basis. This suggests potential variability in project size and financial resources available for the selected engineering consultants. The three-year contract period implies ongoing opportunities for the selected firms, with the potential for multiple project assignments contingent upon county needs and available funding. While precise financial details are not outlined, the document suggests a competitive selection process focused on finding highly qualified engineering consulting firms capable of supporting diverse county infrastructure and capital improvement initiatives.