Planning Commission Surveying Services

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania is seeking qualified surveying professionals to provide as-needed surveying services across multiple project types through a competitive procurement process. The county requires surveyors to perform three primary survey categories: farmland conservation easement acreage determinations, metes and bounds surveys for open space conservation and trail easement projects, and transportation-related boundary surveys. Qualified surveyors must demonstrate expertise in creating precise legal descriptions, producing plot plans that comply with Act 43 of 1981 and Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors standards, and possess appropriate engineering licenses. The solicitation is structured as a two-year contract with potential three one-year extensions, and proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire portal by November 13, 2025. Bidders are required to provide comprehensive qualifications, including firm descriptions, personnel resumes, county familiarity, surveying experience, equipment details, and past project histories.

The procurement opportunity encourages participation from diverse business enterprises, with specific provisions for women-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, disabled-veteran-owned, and LGBTQ+-owned businesses. Vendors must be certified by recognized third-party organizations to qualify for diverse business designations. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the county will evaluate proposals based on technical competence, local experience, and cost-effectiveness, with a "cost not-to-exceed" fee structure for farmland preservation projects. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the solicitation indicates an annual easement purchase threshold of at least $10 million, suggesting significant potential contract value. Prospective contractors must meet strict compliance requirements, including providing comprehensive insurance coverage, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to nondiscrimination policies and Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.