Professional Civil Engineering Services

Columbia County Board of County Commissioners is requesting qualifications from civil engineering firms for CDBG-DR funded upgrades to three public disaster shelters, with qualifications due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

Work must be performed by Florida-licensed Professional Engineers operating under the Consultant's Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA). The scope encompasses full design packages, engineering drawings, specifications, construction cost estimates, surveys, permit applications, environmental reviews, and compliance documentation for hardening and upgrading Winfield Community Center, Deep Creek Community Center, and Springville Community Center. Deliverables include code-compliant showers, right-sized congregate areas, and reliable lighting and power systems. All work is subject to HUD and FEMA required provisions, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, labor standards, equal employment opportunity, suspension and debarment certifications, and federal environmental and procurement compliance.

The County allocated $400,000 of its $4,000,000 CDBG-DR award from the Florida Department of Commerce (MS006) for engineering services. An additional $410,463.75 in 25% matching funds from a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant supports generator installation at critical facilities.

Evaluation is weighted: firm experience and expertise with regulatory agencies (20 points), qualifications of professional personnel (15 points), experience with scope of services (15 points), client references (10 points), ability to work with County staff (10 points), ability to complete projects timely (20 points), and quality of submittal (10 points). The selection committee will narrow finalists to no more than three firms for potential oral presentations. Award recommendation is anticipated October 1, 2026 or later. Questions are due September 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Submissions must include an original and three copies plus one USB drive, proof of liability insurance, Form W-9, and a certificate of professional errors and omissions liability insurability before contract execution. Page limit is 50 pages excluding resumes and reference letters (two pages maximum per assigned personnel).