Miscellaneous Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Services

Hillsborough County Capital Programs Department is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for Miscellaneous Architectural/Engineering (A/E) Services under Request for Professional Services (RPS-26-00137), with proposals due electronically through the County's Euna Procurement system by April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The County seeks proposals from experienced, Florida-licensed architectural and engineering firms to provide design and construction services for various County projects, sites, and facilities, encompassing comprehensive A/E services including architectural, civil, landscaping, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and specialty subconsultant services. The scope includes basic A/E services as well as specialized services for project types ranging from renovations and new construction to site improvements, programming, project development, and project management, with work to be assigned through individually negotiated Work Orders for study activities not exceeding $500,000 or professional services for construction projects with estimated construction costs not exceeding $7.5 million. Firms must demonstrate substantial experience in design, permitting, and construction of similar public facilities, including fire services facilities, libraries, and government buildings, with the designated project manager required to be a State of Florida-licensed architect with proven experience in public facility design and construction. Evaluation criteria allocate a maximum of 100 points across four categories: Ability of Firm and Its Professional Personnel (34 points), Firm's Experience with Projects of Similar Size and Type (36 points), Firm's Willingness and Ability to Meet Schedule and Budget Requirements (15 points), and Effect of Firm's Recent, Current, and Projected Workload (15 points), with additional bonus points available for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation (up to 5 points for 10% or more SBE subcontracting), volume of work (up to 5 points), and past performance rating (up to 5 points). A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference will be held via Microsoft Teams, and all proposals must be submitted using Standard Form 330 Part II with supporting documentation including resumes, organizational charts, and project experience information demonstrating capability in cost-effective site planning, regulatory permitting with agencies such as SWFWMD, DEP, ACOE, and Hillsborough County Health Department, and proven on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Hillsborough County has established an inspirational Small Business Encouragement Program participation goal of 10%, and proposers utilizing registered SBE firms must submit the SBE-2 Form requesting bonus points, with all named SBEs required to be registered with either Hillsborough County or possess reciprocal registration with another jurisdiction as specified in the solicitation, along with executed Letters of Intent. All proposers must comply with E-Verify requirements, provide proof of legally authorized workforce documentation, adhere to IMAGE best practices, and submit professional services certification in Engineering. Required insurance coverage includes Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability, and Professional Liability of $1,000,000 per claim, with Hillsborough County named as an Additional Insured on applicable policies; all insurance must be obtained from entities authorized to conduct business in Florida with A.M. Best ratings of A-, Class 7 or better. Proposers must also complete and submit a Substitute W-9 Form, Certificate of Liability Insurance, Direct Deposit Authorization Form, and an Affidavit of Compliance denying doing business with Foreign Countries of Concern as defined in Florida Statutes Section 287.138, with the affidavit requiring notarization. The four-year term contract will award one or more qualified firms with a maximum total fee payable per selected firm not to exceed $3,000,000.00, with no work guaranteed to selected firms as a result of contract placement; firms receiving SBE bonus points must report monthly SBE utilization through the County's B2GNOW Vendor Compliance System and maintain agreed-upon subcontractor participation levels throughout the contract term.