Professional Architectural and Engineering Continuing Services

Monroe County, Florida is requesting qualifications for professional architectural and engineering continuing services on a four-year contract with an option for one additional one-year renewal, with responses due November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via the Bonfire electronic bidding platform. The County anticipates retaining at least three qualified firms or individuals under multi-year continuing agreements, with specific projects awarded on a task order basis and no minimum services or compensation guaranteed to any selected firm.

Scope includes planning, design, schematic design, design development, preparation of contract documents, cost estimating, project administration, construction administration, consultation and onsite inspections, shop drawing review, permit applications, zoning applications, and presentations to the County Commission. Projects shall have construction costs not exceeding $7.725 million or, for study activities, professional service fees not exceeding $500,000 per individual study.

Respondents must hold proper professional licensing and carry professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Compensation will be based on hourly rates outlined in Attachment B or negotiated not-to-exceed amounts for individual task orders. Reimbursable expenses are separately identified in task orders and subject to maximum contract amounts and state travel limitations. Monthly invoicing and payment occur under the Local Government Prompt Payment Act.

Evaluation is on a 100-point scoring system: executive summary (5 points), relevant experience and references on similar projects (45 points), historic renovation and preservation project experience (5 points), services provided (15 points), and staffing and qualifications (30 points). Financial information and required compliance forms (ethics, drug-free workplace, non-collusion, debarment affidavits) are evaluated on a pass/fail basis. The County retains the right to reject any or all responses. Bid opening is scheduled as a virtual Zoom meeting on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. No site visits or bidders' conferences are scheduled.