Multimodal Transportation Studies, Evaluations and Projects

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Multimodal Transportation Studies, Evaluations and Projects, seeking comprehensive professional services for transportation-related engineering and consulting work. The procurement will establish a multi-year agreement with multiple vendors to provide services including studies, technical investigations, system planning, program development, design work, utility adjustments, construction document preparation, project bidding support, construction services, surveying, and multimodal transportation planning. Potential funding sources include the City, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and other agencies, with projects designed to conform to respective funding agency requirements. The evaluation will be based on a point system covering team background (30 points), key staff availability, experience and relevant project examples (25 points), and project approach (20 points), with additional points for business enterprise certifications. The solicitation was released on July 15, 2024, with questions due by August 5, 2024, and responses due by August 15, 2024 at 3:00 pm, with the City intending to shortlist at least three most qualified respondents and conduct interviews to rank candidates.

The RFQ strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), and Small Business Enterprises (SBE), with firms required to detail their certifications or develop an outreach plan for inclusion. Incumbent firms notified about the solicitation include Alta Planning & Design, American Structurepoint, Pennoni Associates, and WSP USA. Respondents must be registered with the Florida Department of State and meet minimum qualifications, including providing a project manager with at least 10 years of experience who will remain consistent throughout the project term. The proposed multi-year agreement will have an initial one-year term with automatic renewals for up to four years, with individual task orders issued for specific projects. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope suggests a significant potential contract value, with services to be compensated through lump sum or not-to-exceed amounts specified in individual task orders. The contract will require extensive insurance coverage, including professional liability, commercial general liability, and workers' compensation, with specific requirements for background checks and compliance with state and local regulations.