Floodplain Management Plan Project

The City of Orlando is seeking a professional engineering consultant to develop a comprehensive Floodplain Management Plan through a Request for Qualification Statements (RQS24-0087). The project, funded by a $126,000 CDBG-MIT grant, requires a 10-step planning process that includes public engagement, risk assessment, hazard identification, and mitigation strategy development. Qualified respondents must be engineering firms registered in Florida with demonstrated expertise in floodplain management, comprehensive planning, and public engagement. The project aims to conduct a repetitive loss area analysis, map flood-prone zones, and develop comprehensive recommendations for mitigating flood risks. Evaluation criteria will assess respondents based on experience, past performance, personnel availability, and project understanding. The solicitation was released on November 27, 2023, with electronic qualification statements due by 2:00 p.m. on January 17, 2024. The project timeline spans 38 months, with key milestones including a June 2024 kick-off meeting, draft plan completion in July 2025, and final plan adoption by October 2025.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total estimated project cost is $150,000, with the CDBG-MIT program covering approximately 84% and the City of Orlando providing the remaining 16% of funding. Respondents must submit their proposals electronically through the OpenGov Portal, with no cost associated with registration. The project contact is Fabio Henao, Project Coordinator in the Public Works Department, who can be reached at fabio.henao@orlando.gov or (407) 246-4376. The city emphasizes that only electronic responses will be accepted, and vendors must maintain current contact information throughout the solicitation process. A virtual opening will be held with options to join online via Microsoft Teams or by phone. The selected consultant will be responsible for creating a comprehensive plan that addresses flood mitigation strategies and engages local property owners in the process.