Marine Engineering Continuing Contract

The City of Fort Myers in Lee County, Florida is seeking professional qualifications from marine engineering consultants to provide comprehensive marine engineering services through a continuing contract under the State of Florida Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA). This solicitation (RSQ 25-065) is for a three-year contract with two potential one-year renewal options, covering a wide range of marine infrastructure projects including pilings, bulkheads, wharfs, piers, dolphins, floats, ramps, docks, rip-rap, breakwaters, living shorelines, marine utilities, fuel systems, sanitary pump-out systems, dredging, corrosion control, mooring systems, and vessel maintenance. The submission deadline is October 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm, with a proposed City Council approval date of November 17, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include the consultant's project approach (45 points), firm experience and personnel qualifications (55 points), with additional consideration for Minority Business Enterprise participation (13 points) and local vendor preference (5 points). Consultants must demonstrate financial capacity, provide detailed project experience, submit key personnel qualifications, and show understanding of applicable regulations and permitting processes.

The contract will be awarded on a not-to-exceed fee arrangement, with compensation based on actual hours worked by professional and technical personnel at predetermined hourly rates, plus reimbursable expenses. The City reserves the right to award the contract to one or multiple consultants and will apportion work as deemed appropriate, with no guaranteed minimum work volume. Bidders must comply with several mandatory requirements, including E-Verify participation, human trafficking affidavit submission, and potential Minority and Women's Business Enterprise participation goals. Specific compliance documents include a Human Trafficking Affidavit, E-Verify Affidavit, and adherence to federal regulations such as 2 CFR Part 200 and FHWA-1273 provisions. Contractors must also meet strict requirements regarding employment eligibility, domestic product sourcing (American Iron and Steel Provision), and potential debarment restrictions. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the continuing contract structure suggests a flexible procurement approach that allows the city to engage marine engineering services as needed.